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President Biden Faces Calls To Withdraw From Race As He Hosts NATO Summit, Rallies Democrats

Alex Cameron It will be a busy and demanding week for President Biden: he’s hosting a 3-day NATO summit where he will be trying to convince U.S. allies to stay united behind Ukraine; on top of that, and perhaps more importantly, he’ll be trying to convince Democrats on Capitol Hill to stay united behind him.

Greater OKC Chamber Of Commerce Makes Annual Trip To DC For With Congressional Delegation

Alex Cameron Oklahoma City-area business leaders were in the nation's capital last week, meeting with the state's congressional delegation and looking for opportunities to capitalize on federal projects and programs.

'An Important Package': House Republicans Pass Nearly-$900 Billion NDAA, With Some Amendments

Alex Cameron In a mostly party line vote, House Republicans Friday passed their version of the annual National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA. The nearly $900 billion measure includes standard support for the military, but also some nods to conservative cultural positions that most Democrats wouldn’t support.

Governor Stitt One Of 19 Governors Calling For Changes To Federal Energy Policy In Letter To Biden Administration

Haley Weger Stitt was one of 19 governors sending a letter to President Biden, laying out concerns with the administration's energy policies and calling for a list of changes.

State Lawmakers Adjourn Sine Die, Ending Second Session Of 59th Legislature

News On 6 State lawmakers have officially adjourned Sine Die, marking the end of the second session of the 59th legislature. Governor Kevin Stitt is calling this a successful session and laying out some of the highlights of the last few months.

State Democrats File Formal Resolution For Superintendent Walters' Possible Impeachment

Haley Weger House Democrats filed House Resolution 1052 to form a bipartisan committee to investigate the State Superintendent. House Republicans will decide whether or not to put the resolution up for a vote on the House floor.

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Attorney General Prepared To Fight After Biden Administration Threatens To Sue Oklahoma Over New Law

Haley Weger The federal government gave the attorney general and Gov. Stitt until Monday to agree to refrain from enforcing the immigration law.

Attorney General Prepared To Fight After Biden Administration Threatens To Sue Oklahoma Over New Law

Haley Weger The federal government gave the attorney general and Gov. Stitt until Monday to agree to refrain from enforcing the immigration law.

State Lawmakers Struggle To Agree On Budget, Nearing Legislative Deadline

Haley Weger State lawmakers are getting closer to the legislative deadline, where they have to finalize a state budget. Leaders from the Senate and House met for their fourth budget summit today, as they work to negotiate numbers.

State Lawmakers Struggle To Agree On Budget, Nearing Legislative Deadline

Budget Negotiations Drag On In Oklahoma Capitol

Haley Weger The Oklahoma Capitol is still working out the 2025 budget. There have been budget meetings all day Wednesday as a part of the Senate’s push for transparency.

Budget Negotiations Drag On In Oklahoma Capitol

Haley Weger The Oklahoma Capitol is still working out the 2025 budget. There have been budget meetings all day Wednesday as a part of the Senate’s push for transparency.

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Budget Discussion Creates Tension In Oklahoma State Capitol

Haley Weger Similar to years past, it seems to be the governor and House on the same page with budget priorities, while the Senate isn’t agreeing with the other two. Now, the three parties have less than four weeks to find common ground.

Budget Discussion Creates Tension In Oklahoma State Capitol

'It's Going To Cost Oklahomans A Lot Of Money To Fight This': Local Immigration Attorney Reacts To New Immigration Law

Haley Weger Under the new law, anybody caught in Oklahoma illegally will be jailed or fined, and must leave the state in 72 hours. But there's still confusion and concern about the logistics of the new law.

'It's Going To Cost Oklahomans A Lot Of Money To Fight This': Local Immigration Attorney Reacts To New Immigration Law

Public Schools Could See Satanic Temple Chaplains If Oklahoma Bill Passes

Amanda Taylor A controversial bill that would allow chaplains to council children in public schools is now gaining support from the Satanic Temple.

Public Schools Could See Satanic Temple Chaplains If Oklahoma Bill Passes

Amanda Taylor A controversial bill that would allow chaplains to council children in public schools is now gaining support from the Satanic Temple.

'This Is Oklahoma, This Is What We Do:' State Lawmakers Help Oklahomans Impacted By Tornado Outbreak

Haley Weger State lawmakers are surveying the damage and figuring out what they can do on the state level to help Oklahomans impacted by this weekend’s storms. Governor Kevin Stitt issued a state of emergency declaration for 12 counties, and state lawmakers are working to ensure emergency management across the state is fully funded.

'This Is Oklahoma, This Is What We Do:' State Lawmakers Help Oklahomans Impacted By Tornado Outbreak

Bill Aims To Attract & Keep Professional Sports Teams In Oklahoma

Haley Weger It would allow Oklahoma teams in one of the major five sports leagues that have at least $10 million on their payroll to receive up to $10 million back from the state.

Bill Aims To Attract & Keep Professional Sports Teams In Oklahoma

Haley Weger It would allow Oklahoma teams in one of the major five sports leagues that have at least $10 million on their payroll to receive up to $10 million back from the state.

Bill Aiming To Fix Loophole In State Bidding Procedures Headed To Gov. Stitt

Haley Weger A state audit was released this week probing into alleged misspent federal dollars. Now state lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would hopefully prevent this from happening again.

Bill Aiming To Fix Loophole In State Bidding Procedures Headed To Gov. Stitt

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'Not A Great Look': Former OKPOP Museum Employee Reacts To Suddenly Being Laid Off

Chloe Abbott Most of the employees at Tulsa's OKPOP Museum were laid off by the Oklahoma Historical Society on Monday.

'Not A Great Look': Former OKPOP Museum Employee Reacts To Suddenly Being Laid Off

Chloe Abbott Most of the employees at Tulsa's OKPOP Museum were laid off by the Oklahoma Historical Society on Monday.

Bixby Firefighter Dies In Off-Duty Accident

News On 6 Members of the Bixby Fire Department are sad after one of their firefighters died in an accident involving a tractor.

Bixby Firefighter Dies In Off-Duty Accident

News On 6 Members of the Bixby Fire Department are sad after one of their firefighters died in an accident involving a tractor.

Local Bakery Moving Into Tulsa's New Outlet Mall

News On 6 The new Barbee Cookies store at Tulsa Premium Outlets will offer more foot traffic, opening on Aug. 15th. News On 6's Alyssa Miller had the details on this Coca-Cola Porch.

Local Bakery Moving Into Tulsa's New Outlet Mall

News On 6 The new Barbee Cookies store at Tulsa Premium Outlets will offer more foot traffic, opening on Aug. 15th. News On 6's Alyssa Miller had the details on this Coca-Cola Porch.

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'Not A Great Look': Former OKPOP Museum Employee Reacts To Suddenly Being Laid Off

Chloe Abbott Most of the employees at Tulsa's OKPOP Museum were laid off by the Oklahoma Historical Society on Monday.

Bixby Firefighter Dies In Off-Duty Accident

News On 6 Members of the Bixby Fire Department are sad after one of their firefighters died in an accident involving a tractor.

Local Bakery Moving Into Tulsa's New Outlet Mall

News On 6 The new Barbee Cookies store at Tulsa Premium Outlets will offer more foot traffic, opening on Aug. 15th. News On 6's Alyssa Miller had the details on this Coca-Cola Porch.

Cost Of Oklahoma Hunting, Fishing Licenses Increase To Help Support Wildlife Department

Jonathan Polasek For the first time in about 20 years, changes have come to the cost of hunting and fishing licenses in Oklahoma. Governor Kevin Stitt signed the Oklahoma Wildlife Modernization Act into law earlier this year, and it took effect on July 1.

Man Shot During Confrontation At Tulsa Gas Station Dies At Hospital

News On 6 A 45-year-old man died at the hospital on Saturday after Tulsa Police said he was shot during a confrontation with his estranged wife at a gas station near 11th and Sheridan last week.

Tulsa Radio Station Works To Preserve Large, Rare Music Collection

News On 6 Radio IDL is responsible for one of the largest Blues and Black history sheet music collections in the nation. Now work is being done to archive and digitalize them.

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President Biden Faces Calls To Withdraw From Race As He Hosts NATO Summit, Rallies Democrats

Greater OKC Chamber Of Commerce Makes Annual Trip To DC For With Congressional Delegation

'An Important Package': House Republicans Pass Nearly-$900 Billion NDAA, With Some Amendments

Governor Stitt One Of 19 Governors Calling For Changes To Federal Energy Policy In Letter To Biden Administration

State Lawmakers Adjourn Sine Die, Ending Second Session Of 59th Legislature

State Democrats File Formal Resolution For Superintendent Walters' Possible Impeachment

Inequity In College Funding Debated On Oklahoma House Floor Tuesday

Inequity In College Funding Debated On Oklahoma House Floor Tuesday

State Budget Discussions Stall Tuesday As Deadline Looms

State Budget Discussions Stall Tuesday As Deadline Looms

Biden Administration Files Lawsuit Against Okla., Calls Law Unconstitutional

Biden Administration Files Lawsuit Against Okla., Calls Law Unconstitutional

Attorney General Prepared To Fight After Biden Administration Threatens To Sue Oklahoma Over New Law

Attorney General Prepared To Fight After Biden Administration Threatens To Sue Oklahoma Over New Law

State Lawmakers Struggle To Agree On Budget, Nearing Legislative Deadline

State Lawmakers Struggle To Agree On Budget, Nearing Legislative Deadline

Budget Negotiations Drag On In Oklahoma Capitol

Budget Negotiations Drag On In Oklahoma Capitol

Budget Discussion Creates Tension In Oklahoma State Capitol

Budget Discussion Creates Tension In Oklahoma State Capitol

'It's Going To Cost Oklahomans A Lot Of Money To Fight This': Local Immigration Attorney Reacts To New Immigration Law

'It's Going To Cost Oklahomans A Lot Of Money To Fight This': Local Immigration Attorney Reacts To New Immigration Law

Public Schools Could See Satanic Temple Chaplains If Oklahoma Bill Passes

Public Schools Could See Satanic Temple Chaplains If Oklahoma Bill Passes

'This Is Oklahoma, This Is What We Do:' State Lawmakers Help Oklahomans Impacted By Tornado Outbreak

'This Is Oklahoma, This Is What We Do:' State Lawmakers Help Oklahomans Impacted By Tornado Outbreak

Bill Aims To Attract & Keep Professional Sports Teams In Oklahoma

Bill Aims To Attract & Keep Professional Sports Teams In Oklahoma

Bill Aiming To Fix Loophole In State Bidding Procedures Headed To Gov. Stitt

Bill Aiming To Fix Loophole In State Bidding Procedures Headed To Gov. Stitt

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'Not A Great Look': Former OKPOP Museum Employee Reacts To Suddenly Being Laid Off

'Not A Great Look': Former OKPOP Museum Employee Reacts To Suddenly Being Laid Off

Bixby Firefighter Dies In Off-Duty Accident

Bixby Firefighter Dies In Off-Duty Accident

Local Bakery Moving Into Tulsa's New Outlet Mall

Local Bakery Moving Into Tulsa's New Outlet Mall

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'Not A Great Look': Former OKPOP Museum Employee Reacts To Suddenly Being Laid Off

Bixby Firefighter Dies In Off-Duty Accident

Local Bakery Moving Into Tulsa's New Outlet Mall

Cost Of Oklahoma Hunting, Fishing Licenses Increase To Help Support Wildlife Department

Man Shot During Confrontation At Tulsa Gas Station Dies At Hospital

Tulsa Radio Station Works To Preserve Large, Rare Music Collection