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Your Vote Counts: Oklahoma's perspective on Trump presidency, Supreme Court tensions, and calls for political accountability

Your Vote Counts: Oklahoma's perspective on Trump presidency, Supreme Court tensions, and calls for political accountability

Drake Johnson On Your Vote Counts, Griffin Media's political analyst Scott Mitchell and guests explored topics ranging from Trump’s priorities to pressing issues within Oklahoma politics.

House Approves $895 Billion Defense Bill With Gender-Affirming Care Restrictions

House Approves $895 Billion Defense Bill With Gender-Affirming Care Restrictions

CBS News The House approved the massive $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act on Wednesday, after a controversial provision on gender-affirming care prompted backlash from Democrats and threatened to topple the must-pass bill's chances in the chamber.

State Superintendent Ryan Walters Complies With House Subpoena

State Superintendent Ryan Walters Complies With House Subpoena

News 9 Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has complied with the subpoena recently issued by the members of the House Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee

State Superintendent Proposes New Rule To Cut Funding To Diversity Programs

State Superintendent Proposes New Rule To Cut Funding To Diversity Programs

Kaitlyn Deggs Walters says money should focus on educational basics, but others argue these programs educate kids from different perspectives.

'I Just Want Answers To My Questions:' Rep. Mark McBride On Subpoena To State Superintendent Walters

'I Just Want Answers To My Questions:' Rep. Mark McBride On Subpoena To State Superintendent Walters

News 9 After filing a subpoena demanding answers from State Superintendent Ryan Walters, Rep. Mark McBride sat down with News 9 to discuss the next steps.

How Much Are State Colleges Really Spending On DEI Programs In Oklahoma?

How Much Are State Colleges Really Spending On DEI Programs In Oklahoma?

News 9 Many republican lawmakers have been calling for decreased DEI spending, but reports show less than 1% of state and federal funding supports DEI.

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Executive Order Signed, Cutting Down Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs In Colleges

Executive Order Signed, Cutting Down Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs In Colleges

Haley Weger Stitt says no colleges should be using state resources for things like mandated training based on race or ethnicity, disclosure of pronouns, or any preferential treatment based on race or ethnicity.

Executive Order Signed, Cutting Down Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs In Colleges

Executive Order Signed, Cutting Down Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs In Colleges

Haley Weger Stitt says no colleges should be using state resources for things like mandated training based on race or ethnicity, disclosure of pronouns, or any preferential treatment based on race or ethnicity.

DeSantis Curtails Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs In Florida State Colleges

DeSantis Curtails Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs In Florida State Colleges

Associated Press Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that blocks public colleges from using federal or state funding on diversity programs, addressing a concern of conservatives ahead of the Republican governor’s expected presidential candidacy.

DeSantis Curtails Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs In Florida State Colleges

DeSantis Curtails Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs In Florida State Colleges

Associated Press Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that blocks public colleges from using federal or state funding on diversity programs, addressing a concern of conservatives ahead of the Republican governor’s expected presidential candidacy.

Gov. Stitt Lays Out His Plans For 2023

Gov. Stitt Lays Out His Plans For 2023

Haley Weger With over $4 billion in savings, Governor Stitt outlined his plans for the state. He says his main priorities are to “drive excellence in education,” “continue to make Oklahoma the most business-friendly state in the nation” and “protect Oklahomans and promote freedoms.”

Gov. Stitt Lays Out His Plans For 2023

Gov. Stitt Lays Out His Plans For 2023

Haley Weger With over $4 billion in savings, Governor Stitt outlined his plans for the state. He says his main priorities are to “drive excellence in education,” “continue to make Oklahoma the most business-friendly state in the nation” and “protect Oklahomans and promote freedoms.”

OK Secretary Of Education Requests Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Spending From Universities

OK Secretary Of Education Requests Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Spending From Universities

Feliz Romero The Oklahoma Secretary of Education wants to know how much universities are paying for Diversity Equity and Inclusion programs.

OK Secretary Of Education Requests Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Spending From Universities

OK Secretary Of Education Requests Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Spending From Universities

Feliz Romero The Oklahoma Secretary of Education wants to know how much universities are paying for Diversity Equity and Inclusion programs.

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Myanmar earthquake death toll expected to exceed 3,000, officials say

Myanmar earthquake death toll expected to exceed 3,000, officials say

CBS News The leader of Myanmar's ruling military junta said on state television Tuesday that it was assumed the death toll would exceed 3,000, according to the Reuters news agency.

Myanmar earthquake death toll expected to exceed 3,000, officials say

Myanmar earthquake death toll expected to exceed 3,000, officials say

CBS News The leader of Myanmar's ruling military junta said on state television Tuesday that it was assumed the death toll would exceed 3,000, according to the Reuters news agency.

Severe weather threat goes up Tuesday

Severe weather threat goes up Tuesday

News 9 The next storm system moves through Tuesday night. Meteorologist Lacey Swope has your latest forecast.

Severe weather threat goes up Tuesday

Severe weather threat goes up Tuesday

News 9 The next storm system moves through Tuesday night. Meteorologist Lacey Swope has your latest forecast.

Water Safety: Tips for staying safe on the water and how to prevent drownings

Water Safety: Tips for staying safe on the water and how to prevent drownings

Addie Crawford The Oklahoma City Fire Department reports an increase in the number of drownings from the months of April to September, as people head to the water during warmer weather. Here's what you can do to stay safe.

Water Safety: Tips for staying safe on the water and how to prevent drownings

Water Safety: Tips for staying safe on the water and how to prevent drownings

Addie Crawford The Oklahoma City Fire Department reports an increase in the number of drownings from the months of April to September, as people head to the water during warmer weather. Here's what you can do to stay safe.

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Myanmar earthquake death toll expected to exceed 3,000, officials say

Myanmar earthquake death toll expected to exceed 3,000, officials say

CBS News The leader of Myanmar's ruling military junta said on state television Tuesday that it was assumed the death toll would exceed 3,000, according to the Reuters news agency.

Severe weather threat goes up Tuesday

Severe weather threat goes up Tuesday

News 9 The next storm system moves through Tuesday night. Meteorologist Lacey Swope has your latest forecast.

Water Safety: Tips for staying safe on the water and how to prevent drownings

Water Safety: Tips for staying safe on the water and how to prevent drownings

Addie Crawford The Oklahoma City Fire Department reports an increase in the number of drownings from the months of April to September, as people head to the water during warmer weather. Here's what you can do to stay safe.

Edmond man accused of helping sons flee country following OKC woman's death to stand trial

Edmond man accused of helping sons flee country following OKC woman's death to stand trial

Christian Hans An Edmond man will stand trial for allegedly assisting his two sons, both charged with first-degree murder, in fleeing to Pakistan after a woman's death in Oklahoma City.

Bethany woman arrested in child abuse investigation

Bethany woman arrested in child abuse investigation

Christian Hans A Bethany woman was arrested as part of a child abuse investigation, according to police.

Q&A: What comes next for Oklahoma's proposed social studies standards?

Q&A: What comes next for Oklahoma's proposed social studies standards?

Jordan Fremstad State Democrats want to send Oklahoma’s new social studies standards back to the drawing board. The standards require the approval of the state legislature before they become official.

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