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Lawmakers, Childcare Providers Look At Solutions For Rising Childcare Costs

News 9 State lawmakers and childcare providers are digging into solutions for rising childcare costs. This comes after the Department of Human Services (DHS) proposed funding cuts and eliminating subsidies for families.

Biden Administration Proposes Cutting Medical Debt From Credit Reports

Chinh Doan The Biden Administration announced a proposal to cut medical debt from credit reports. The office also calls on states and local leaders to take further actions to reduce medical debt. News On 6 got reaction on the proposal from a state lawmaker, financial expert and a nonprofit helping those in need.

New Bill Proposes Tax Incentive For Oklahoma Employers To Help With Daycare Costs, Tax Credit For Childcare Workers

Kristen Weaver Representative Suzanne Schreiber said Oklahoma has too few childcare centers that are too expensive for many families, leading to fewer people returning to the workforce after having kids. House Bill 4147 would give a tax credit to childcare workers and incentivize employers to help employees pay for childcare, operate a daycare, or buy spots at a daycare for employees.

'We Are Desperate': Tulsa Lawmaker Files Bill To Make Daycare More Affordable, Accessible

News On 6 Lawmakers are discussing a bill whose sponsor says will help Oklahoma workers by making daycares more accessible and affordable.

Tulsa Public Schools Back To Being Largest Public School District In Oklahoma

Chinh Doan Tulsa Public Schools is back to being the largest public school district in Oklahoma. TPS superintendent, Dr. Deborah Gist, said it is not a competition to be bigger than Oklahoma City Public Schools. She said rather, it is important for all districts to grow to help the state thrive. TPS is also Tulsa County’s third largest employer.

TPS Will Extend School Year, Keep Days The Same Length

Amy Avery

Tulsa Public Schools students will have an extra five days added on to the school year due to the walkout.

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Tulsa Chamber Says Legislation Is First Step To Improving Education

Emory Bryan

Some Tulsa business leaders are praising lawmakers for their vote on the teacher pay raise, and several also urged lawmakers to continue restoring education cuts made over the years.

Tulsa Chamber Says Legislation Is First Step To Improving Education

Emory Bryan

Some Tulsa business leaders are praising lawmakers for their vote on the teacher pay raise, and several also urged lawmakers to continue restoring education cuts made over the years.