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As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, Oklahoma's two largest airports aren't playing a controversial video blaming Democrats for the lapse in appropriations.

Oklahoma's new State Superintendent of Public Instruction is ending his predecessor's plan to distribute Bibles to every classroom.

Mental health service providers are continuing to sound the alarm about budget cuts and their impact on services across Oklahoma.

Research shows the model can benefit multiple generations by bringing them together to participate in ongoing, mutually beneficial activities. Oklahoma officials are looking to expand the programs to accommodate the state's aging population.

Some Oklahoma lawmakers are keen on regulating independent political expenditures — also known as 'dark money' donations — used to influence state and local elections. An interim study of the subject in the House Elections and Ethics Committee discussed the dangers and possible solutions to a growing concern.

A new documentary about the story of Indigenous efforts to restore bison is airing across the country in select theaters, including in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma teachers are lauding the departure of former state superintendent Ryan Walters. Some are even obtaining new teaching certificates to remove his name from their credentials.

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation shared a press release on Wednesday, drawing disapproval from several tribal leaders of the five largest tribes in Oklahoma and tribal lawyers. It highlighted a gray area of where tribal citizens can hunt and fish with tribally issued licenses.

The Oklahoma State Board of Education met for its first special meeting under the newly appointed State Superintendent on Thursday. Board members discussed the accreditation process for schools not meeting the standards before entering a three-hour executive session to discuss teacher certifications and suspensions.

Ahead of Oklahoma City's historically big bond election next Tuesday, we're breaking down bonds to better understand how they work in Oklahoma and why they're so important to local government operations.