In The News 05.14.2025

Here are the headlines shared on Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Governor Stitt and legislative leaders discuss a new budget deal (Read) / Image Oklahoma Voice

In The News

Here are the headlines shared on Wednesday, May 14, 2025

• Oklahoma Republicans tout proposed $12.6 billion budget deal (Oklahoma Voice)

• Oklahoma lawmakers approve $12.59 billion budget with tax cuts, flat agency funding (KWTV)

• Oklahomans speak out, write letters against bill restricting statewide ballot initiatives (KFOR)

• Software glitch cancels thousands of medical marijuana business licenses, OMMA says (KFOR)

• Oklahoma ranchers worried about screwworms inching closer to the state (KOCO)

• Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Floodwater removed, power restored at Price Tower days after new owners take over (KOTV)

• Stitt’s anti-DEI policy for Oklahoma colleges and universities now state law (KGO)U

• Some Oklahoma lawmakers push to override Gov. Stitt's veto of MMIP bill (KGOU)

• Tulsa faith leaders gather in support of immigrants, call to fund legal defense (KWGS)

• Open primary advocates will file legal challenge if efforts thwarted (KWGS)

• Hispanic festivities combine cultural celebration with immigration anxiety at Oklahoma Capitol (Oklahoma Voice)

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