Oklahoma Political News
Tulsa judge makes five on state Court of Criminal Appeals
Former Tulsa County District Judge Clancy Smith was sworn in Wednesday as the newest member of the state Court of Criminal Appeals.
Thursday September 2, 2010 7:30AM | tulsaworld.com
Third of council may skip private sessions with mayor
Not all city councilors are on board with hashing out their relationship with Mayor Dewey Bartlett in closed-door meetings Tuesday sponsored by the Tulsa Metro Chamber.
Thursday September 2, 2010 7:30AM | tulsaworld.com
State workers insurance rate hike less
A rate increase by the organization that administers the insurance plan for state employees, teachers and retirees will be about 1 percent less than approved earlier.
Thursday September 2, 2010 7:26AM | tulsaworld.com
Boynton investigated on allegations of nepotism, Open Meeting Act violations
BOYNTON — The town of Boynton is under investigation on allegations of nepotism and violating the Open Meeting Act, as well as for the sudden formation of a police force.
Thursday September 2, 2010 3:12AM | tulsaworld.com
Obama says it's time to turn page on Iraq
Claiming no victory, President Barack Obama formally ended the U.S. combat role in Iraq after seven long years of bloodshed, declaring firmly Tuesday night: 'It is time to turn the page.' Now, he said, ...
Wednesday September 1, 2010 9:44AM | tulsaworld.com
Annual drawdown at Grand Lake leaves some boats out of the water
John Clark is like a lot of people with a boat on Grand Lake.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 7:27AM | tulsaworld.com
E-tickets create backlog in court system
The city's new electronic police citation program has been such a success that it's creating a backlog in the municipal court system, the City Council learned Tuesday.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 7:27AM | tulsaworld.com
Tulsa highway lights to be turned on
Drivers won't have to depend on their night vision to travel Tulsa's expressways after highway lighting is restored Wednesday evening.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 7:27AM | tulsaworld.com
5 ex-governors in comeback bids
In an election year of the angry electorate, former governors in five states are hoping that a deja vu appeal sells better than the anti-establishment pitch.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 7:26AM | tulsaworld.com
Oklahomans' reaction to end of U.S. combat operations in Iraq
Members of Oklahoma's congressional delegation commented Tuesday on the end of U.S. combat operations in Iraq marked by President Barack Obama in a nationwide address:
Wednesday September 1, 2010 7:25AM | tulsaworld.com
Oklahoma Supreme Court senior justice to retire
The most senior judge on the Oklahoma Supreme Court will retire by the end of the year.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 7:25AM | tulsaworld.com
Care-home generatormandateconsidered
A state lawmaker said Tuesday that he is considering legislation that would require some assisted-living centers to have backup generators.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 7:23AM | tulsaworld.com
State Chamber gets ready for activism in elections
The State Chamber of Oklahoma is loading up for this year's elections, doubling its political action committee and summoning candidates for a two-day 'interview' with the state's business-related PACs ...
Wednesday September 1, 2010 7:23AM | tulsaworld.com
Tulsa mayoral business card flap ends with no change
City councilors agreed Tuesday to drop an idea that would have allowed the mayor's spouse or any other relative of a city employee to have city business cards.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 7:22AM | tulsaworld.com
Council mulling $100 fee for special events
Tulsa's City Council might implement a $100 special-event permit fee to help cover the city's administrative costs of processing the applications.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 7:21AM | tulsaworld.com
Scholarship program draws Tulsans' interest
Most of the interest in a new scholarship program for children with disabilities has come from parents in the Tulsa area, a House panel was told Tuesday.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 7:21AM | tulsaworld.com
Tulsans most interested in private school scholarships for disabled children
Most of the interest in a new scholarship program for children with disabilities has come from parents in the Tulsa area, a House panel was told Tuesday.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 3:02AM | tulsaworld.com
Passengers detained for suspicious items
Two men on a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Amsterdam were questioned by Dutch authorities after U.S. officials found a cell phone taped to a Pepto Bismol bottle and a knife and box cutter in checked ...
Tuesday August 31, 2010 7:28AM | tulsaworld.com
Overhaul called for climate panel
Scientists reviewing the acclaimed but beleaguered international climate change panel called Monday for a major overhaul in the way it's run, but stopped short of calling for the ouster of the current ...
Tuesday August 31, 2010 7:27AM | tulsaworld.com
SQ 744 forum draws fans, foes of school spending proposal
Packed into a sweltering outdoor patio at an Oklahoma City restaurant, nearly 50 people quizzed advocates on both sides of a ballot measure aimed at getting more money to the state's public education ...
Tuesday August 31, 2010 7:27AM | tulsaworld.com
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