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- Oklahoma public school students could soon earn credit through ‘Satanic Temple Academy’www.kswo.com Oklahoma public school students could soon earn credit through ‘Satanic Temple Academy’
In a post on social media, the religious group stated their Hellion Academy of Independent Learning (HAIL) could soon be available for Oklahoma students.
Anyone interested should definitely contact Stitt to let him know we support HB1425 so that our children will have the choice to attend the Hellion Academy of Independent Learning and receive proper school credits.
cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/13615093
> cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/13614799 > > > > The Satanic Temple is once again announcing plans for the Sooner State after a bill was sent to the governor’s desk which could allow students to receive class credits for religious and moral instruction off school campuses. > > > > > > House Bill 1425 would force school districts to adopt a policy which allows students to go off-campus to attend a religious or moral instruction course taught by an independent entity. The student would be allowed to miss up to three class periods per week to attend such a course. > > > > > > Instructors of these courses would not need to be licensed or certified teachers. > > > > > > ... > > > > > > In response to the bill being one step away from becoming the state’s newest law, The Satanic Temple is highlighting their own learning academy that Oklahoma students could use to possibly earn school credit. > > > > > > In a post on social media, the religious group stated their Hellion Academy of Independent Learning (HAIL) could soon be available for Oklahoma students. > > > > > > “The Satanic Temple believes that public schools should be free from religious influence,” the post said. “We are, however, prepared to ensure our members’ children receive the same opportunities as those participating in other religion’s programs. By not vetoing HB 1425, Governor Stitt will allow the state to grant elective credit for religious and morality classes taught by The Satanic Temple, making it possible for parents to invite TST’s HAIL program to their local public schools as soon as this fall.”
- Gov. Stitt signs bill into law giving ‘immunity’ to poultry companies polluting Oklahoma waterwayskfor.com Gov. Stitt signs bill into law giving ‘immunity’ to poultry companies polluting OK waterways
Governor Kevin Stitt has now signed into law a measure that gives poultry farmers/companies “immunity” for polluting Oklahoma waterways.
- Pittsburg County sheriff charged with felony embezzlement, claims politics behind itwww.mcalesternews.com Pittsburg County sheriff charged with felony embezzlement, claims politics behind it
Pittsburg County Sheriff Chris Morris claims a criminal charge filed against him Tuesday was “election interference” because the vote for that office is more than a month away.
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- Got any of them storm pictures?
One of the things I miss most from Twitter and Reddit is getting nearly instant pictures of storm damage.
- Woodward County Wildfire That Injured 2 Firefighters At Zero Percent Containmentwww.news9.com Woodward County Wildfire That Injured 2 Firefighters At Zero Percent Containment
A wildfire in western Oklahoma has put two firefighters in the hospital while destroying more than 5,000 acres.
- House and Senate standoff threatens timely state budget agreementwww.kgou.org House and Senate standoff threatens timely state budget agreement
Oklahoma legislative leaders disagree over the path forward toward developing the state budget for the next fiscal year.
- Unauthorized ACA plan switches drive call for action against rogue agentswww.kgou.org Unauthorized ACA plan switches drive call for action against rogue agents
Federal and state regulators are mulling what they can do to thwart the growing problem. Rogue health insurance brokers are switching consumers' plans without permission and collecting the commission.
- Last month's western Oklahoma wildfire property damage estimated at nearly $33 millionwww.kosu.org Last month's western Oklahoma wildfire property damage estimated at nearly $33 million
Property damage from 16 western Oklahoma wildfires is expected to cost more than double the price of the Louisiana Purchase, according to the Oklahoma State University Extension Service.
- Candidate filing draws 285 hopefuls • Oklahoma Voiceoklahomavoice.com Candidate filing draws 285 hopefuls • Oklahoma Voice
Oklahoma saw the fewest number of candidates seeking office in years when the filing period closed Friday.
- Blog Oklahoma Newsletter: Keyhole Gardenblogoklahoma.substack.com Keyhole Garden
I've been busy getting our keyhole garden ready for the season. Oh, and we had a solar eclipse.
Blog Oklahoma Newsletter - Keyhole Garden - I've been busy getting our keyhole garden ready for the season. Oh, and we had a solar eclipse. - April 8, 2024
https://blogoklahoma.substack.com/p/keyhole-garden?utm_source=lemmy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=newsletter
- Oklahoma family's land threatened by ACCESS project's eminent domainokcfox.com Oklahoma family's land threatened by ACCESS project's eminent domain
A metro family could lose their dream property near indian hills to eminent domain as their land is currently set to be part of phase two of the ACCESS Oklahoma
- Jury awards Oklahoma family $2.97 million for loss of home and property to Kickapoo Turnpikekfor.com Jury awards Oklahoma family $2.97 million for loss of home and property to Kickapoo Turnpike
An Oklahoma family has been awarded a huge compensation by a jury after they were forced out of their home to make way for the Kickapoo Turnpike. The family did not believe they were offered a fair…
- City Of Tulsa Proposes 3 New Attractions On Route 66 Ahead Of Centennial Celebration In 2026www.newson6.com City Of Tulsa Proposes 3 New Attractions On Route 66 Ahead Of Centennial Celebration In 2026
The Route 66 Centennial is less than two years away, and the City of Tulsa wants to add several attractions to enhance the Mother Road. The city of Tulsa has released three proposed improvements, including two focused on Cry Baby Hill.
- Oklahoma court rules 'McGirt' does not apply in Osage Nationwww.kgou.org Oklahoma court rules 'McGirt' does not apply in Osage Nation
Oklahoma’s Court of Criminal Appeals says Congress disestablished the Osage Nation’s reservation around the time Oklahoma became a state.
- Ryan Walters’ shadow looms over election losses in three Tulsa School Board raceswww.readfrontier.org Ryan Walters’ shadow looms over election losses in three Tulsa School Board races
Walters has spent much of his tenure as State Superintendent battling with Tulsa schools, but on Tuesday, voters appeared to hand him a stern message.
- Dispute over distribution of Oklahoma teacher pay raises led to legislative dust-up • Oklahoma Voiceoklahomavoice.com Dispute over distribution of Oklahoma teacher pay raises led to legislative dust-up • Oklahoma Voice
Lawmakers say they are negotiating how to resolve a potential legal issue with how last year's teacher pay raise bill was structured.
- Candidates flock to Capitol to file for office • Oklahoma Voiceoklahomavoice.com Candidates flock to Capitol to file for office • Oklahoma Voice
Two-hundred and six candidates on Wednesday flocked to the Capitol for the first day of filing for legislative and congressional seats.
- Thunder opens registration for summer youth basketball camps to boost teamwork, confidenceokcfox.com Thunder opens registration for summer youth basketball camps to boost teamwork, confidence
The Oklahoma City Thunder has opened registration for its summer youth basketball camps.
https://www.nba.com/thunder/summercamps
- Advocates, lawmakers push for school board elections to be held in Novemberokcfox.com Advocates, lawmakers push for school board elections to be held in November
Rep. Toni hassenbeck, (r) District 65"to me, it's not even a controversial or crazy issue; the more people we get to the polls, the better off we are."Coming on
- A decade after retirement, Oklahoma baseball coach gets surprise 900th winwww.koco.com A decade after retirement, Oklahoma baseball coach gets surprise 900th win
But he didn't know it was happening at the time
- Oklahoma Senators blame opposite chamber for state budget delays, refuse to hear fiscal House billswww.kgou.org Oklahoma Senators blame opposite chamber for state budget delays, refuse to hear fiscal House bills
Oklahoma's budget-making process has hit a snag: Senators won’t consider any money bills from the opposite chamber, and Pro Tem Greg Treat said they’ll continue with that stance until they get a budget plan from the House.
- MSNBC: White nationalist who marched in Charlottesville removed from city council after grassroots effort
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- Eclipse brings tourism and challenges as Oklahoma goes under the shadow of the Moonwww.kgou.org Eclipse brings tourism and challenges as Oklahoma goes under the shadow of the Moon
Any point on the globe can expect to see a total solar eclipse about once every 400 years. This Monday, it’s far southeast Oklahoma’s turn.
- U.S. Drought Monitor / Oklahoma / March 28, 2024
U.S. Drought Monitor / Oklahoma / March 28, 2024 https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?OK
- Man arrested in connection to Shawnee post office attackskfor.com Man arrested in connection to Shawnee post office attacks
Linny Stallin was arrested Wednesday in Oklahoma City by the U.S. Marshals and Oklahoma City Police, almost two months after the first attack took place.
- What education measures are still alive at the 2024 legislative session’s halfway point?www.kgou.org What education measures are still alive at the 2024 legislative session’s halfway point?
Lawmakers are at the halfway point in this year’s legislative session, and just a fraction of the education bills filed at the top of the session have survived big legislative deadlines.
- Poison hemlock, kudzu could be added to an Oklahoma plant hit list • Oklahoma Voiceoklahomavoice.com Poison hemlock, kudzu could be added to an Oklahoma plant hit list • Oklahoma Voice
Musk, Canada and Scotch thistles are the only plants listed in Oklahoma's Noxious Weeds Law, but lawmakers could add kudzu and poison hemlock.
- Rare double brood cicadas to emerge in Oklahoma this summerkfor.com Rare double brood cicadas to emerge in Oklahoma this summer
A rare emergence of two different brood cicadas will take place together as early as late April in eastern Oklahoma and the eastern half of the U.S.
- Cherokee Nation’s 2024 special election question: What to knowwww.cherokeephoenix.org Cherokee Nation’s 2024 special election question: What to know
In a rare special election later this year, Cherokee Nation voters will decide whether the tribe should call a constitutional convention, last held in 1999.
- 4-H Excused Absences Signed by Governorwww.okhouse.gov 4-H Excused Absences Signed by Governor
Welcome to Oklahoma's House of Representatives website!
- Cherokee Nation chief presses Oklahoma educators to pressure state leaders to act on car compact • Oklahoma Voiceoklahomavoice.com Cherokee Nation chief presses Oklahoma educators to pressure state leaders to act on car compact • Oklahoma Voice
The Cherokee Nation’s chief asked educators to help his tribe ramp up pressure on the governor and lawmakers to ensure a car tag compact renewal happens.
- Tulsa Animal Welfare warns pet owners about scammers posing as the shelterwww.fox23.com Tulsa Animal Welfare warns pet owners about scammers posing as the shelter
FOX23 heard from Tulsa Animal Welfare about scammers pretending to be with their organization and targeting people who’ve adopted pets from the shelter.
- Oklahoma City council approves police access to school cameras amid privacy concernsokcfox.com Oklahoma City council approves police access to school cameras amid privacy concerns
Oklahoma City police looking to gain access to security cameras at multiple districts. The steps it would take to make it happen, and why some are concerned.
- Enid city commissioner answers questions on white nationalist ties ahead of recall votewww.koco.com Enid city commissioner answers questions on white nationalist ties ahead of recall vote
In exactly one week, Enid voters will decide the fate of one of their own city commissioners in a recall election
- State Chamber asks court to clarify why state question to increase minimum wage can move forwardwww.koco.com State Chamber asks court to clarify why state question to increase minimum wage can move forward
State Question 832 looks to gradually increase Oklahoma's minimum wage to $15
- University of Central Oklahoma student makes big NIL impressionkfor.com University of Central Oklahoma student makes big NIL impression
A University of Central Oklahoma football player has used the state’s Student Athlete Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Rights Act to make a name for himself.
- 'Result of the toxicity': U.S. Dept. of Ed investigating whether OSDE is misusing federal moneykfor.com 'Result of the toxicity': U.S. Dept. of Ed questions whether OSDE is misusing federal money
More than a dozen Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) employees are being tasked with substitute teaching in Tulsa Public Schools, but how they’re being paid has been brought into l…