Oklahoma Schools Chief Ryan Walters Steps Down to Lead Anti-Union Group
As Ryan Walters resigns, what happens next? How Oklahoma fills role, election process
Walters told host Trace Gallagher he will lead the Teacher Freedom Alliance, a new professional organization that touts itself as “an alternative to union membership” for teachers. It is a part of the Freedom Foundation,
Ryan Walters to resign, ending scandal-plagued tenure as Oklahoma schools’ chief

Oklahoma court stops social studies standards with 2020 election misinformation from taking effect

The Oklahoma Supreme Court is putting on hold proposed new social studies standards for K-12 public school students that include conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.
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Petition for open primaries in Oklahoma could be moving again, state Supreme Court says

The Oklahoma Supreme Court’s decision frees petitioners from a months-long legal challenge that stalled its plan to gather signatures for open primary elections. But, challengers have not given up their fight.
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Oklahoma voters could see changes in primary election system

Currently, voters can only vote in the primary elections for the party with which they’re registered. If the proposed change — known as State Question 836 — makes it onto the ballot and is approved, voters would be able to choose from all candidates in a primary, regardless of party affiliation.
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Open primary ballot plan OK'd by Oklahoma Supreme Court

An initiative petition aiming to reform Oklahoma’s election system and open primaries can begin collecting signatures following a ruling from the Oklahoma Supreme Court.

Oklahoma Supreme Court clears path for open primary question to reach voters

The Oklahoma Supreme Court unanimously ruled Tuesday that a proposed change to an open primary election system would not violate the state constitution, clearing the way for supporters to begin

Stitt sets special election to replace Oklahoma lawmaker convicted of domestic abuse

Voters in northern Oklahoma will soon decide who will replace Rep. Ty Burns after the Republican lawmaker convicted of domestic abuse and assault announced he would resign. The filing period for the race to fill the soon-to-be vacant House District 35 seat will run Oct.

Fired Oklahoma board secretary seeks $100,000 from Education Department

The former secretary of Oklahoma’s top school board has demanded $100,000 from the state Department of Education, contending the agency wrongfully fired her after she complained department staff interfered with her job duties.