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Jackson Lahmeyer, a pastor, and State Representative Mark Tedford will face each other in an August 25 runoff in Oklahoma’s First Congressional District, a solidly red, Tulsa-area seat.

Dove Schools in Oklahoma integrate STEM across all grades, offering hands-on activities like robotics and power tools, leading to 100% graduation and college acceptance rates. The public charter network, founded in 2000, has expanded to over 4,700 students and emphasizes early college preparation and character education.

Oklahoma's student performance has declined, dropping to 48th in NAEP rankings, but charter schools, particularly brick-and-mortar ones serving Black and Hispanic students, have shown stronger performance. Data from 2024-25 shows 31 of 49 brick-and-mortar charter schools outperformed traditional schools, with notable examples like Deborah Brown Elementary School outscoring peers by 59 points. Virtual charters, however, largely underperformed except Oklahoma Connection Academy High School.

Cities across the U.S., including Denver, Oklahoma City, and several in Michigan and North Carolina, have imposed moratoriums on new data center construction due to concerns over rising electricity costs and environmental impacts. Industry supporters argue these facilities provide jobs and tax revenue, while opponents push for regulatory frameworks to address community concerns.

Cities across the U.S. are imposing moratoriums on data center construction due to resident concerns over electricity costs and environmental impacts. While supporters highlight job creation and tax revenue benefits, opponents argue for stricter regulations before projects proceed. Examples include Denver, Oklahoma City, and multiple counties in Michigan and North Carolina.

Cities across the U.S. are implementing moratoriums on data center construction due to concerns over rising electricity costs and environmental impacts. Supporters argue data centers provide jobs and tax revenue, while opponents highlight residential and energy-related issues. Examples include Denver, Oklahoma City, and multiple counties in Michigan and North Carolina.

Cities across the U.S. are implementing moratoriums on data center construction due to resident concerns over electricity costs, environmental impacts, and nuisance issues. While industry supporters highlight job creation and tax revenue benefits, local officials argue for regulatory frameworks before approving projects. Denver, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and several other communities have paused new developments, though some areas like Cheyenne, Wyoming, have chosen not to impose restrictions.

Cities across the U.S. are imposing moratoriums on data center construction due to resident concerns over electricity costs, environmental impacts, and nuisance issues. While industry supporters highlight job and tax benefits, local officials argue rules are needed to address community impacts before projects proceed.

Cities and counties across the U.S. are implementing moratoriums on new data center construction due to resident concerns over rising electricity costs and environmental impacts. Supporters argue data centers provide jobs and tax revenue, while opponents push for regulatory frameworks before projects proceed.

Cities across the U.S. are imposing moratoriums on data center construction due to concerns over electricity costs, environmental impacts, and residential disruptions. Examples include Denver, Oklahoma City, and several Michigan and North Carolina counties, while industry supporters argue these facilities provide economic and digital infrastructure benefits.

A prior felon in Tulsa was sentenced for possessing a spent military rocket launcher, drugs, and firearms, as announced by U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. The case highlights illegal possession of weapons and narcotics by an individual prohibited from owning firearms.

The Defense Business Brief covers Tulsa's growing space industry presence, includes insights from Cadenazzi regarding strategic priorities, and highlights Anduril's significant $5 billion funding round that demonstrates strong investor confidence in defense technology startups.

The Tulsa Race Massacre reparations campaign is led by civil rights attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons, who seeks justice for the living survivors and their descendants. The massacre occurred in 1921, resulting in the destruction of over 35 city blocks and an estimated 191 businesses. Nearly 105 years later, no one has been compensated for their losses.

A man from Tulsa, Oklahoma was arrested and charged with attempting to provide 3D-printed weapons to someone he believed was acting on behalf of al-Qaida. The criminal complaint was unsealed after the suspect's appearance before a federal judge. The case involves federal terrorism-related charges related to weapons provision.