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Parent opt-out forms against state superintendent
SUMMARY: A controversy surrounds Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters regarding his directives involving religion in classrooms, which has sparked backlash from parents and school administrators. In response, the nonprofit Defense of Democracy has created opt-out forms for parents who want to shield their children from Walters’ policies, including a recent prayer video and a mandate to incorporate the Bible into instruction. Many parents express concern over the shift from educational focus to ideological issues. While most schools reportedly won’t share the prayer video, Walters defends his actions as a stand against state-sponsored atheism.
Parent opt-out forms against state superintendent
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2024 Year in Review: Looking back in Oklahoma's year in politics
SUMMARY: KOCO served as a key election night headquarters in 2024, covering the June primary, August runoff, and November general election. Donald Trump was re-elected as president, winning every county in Oklahoma. The fierce Republican primary battle between Tom Cole and newcomer Paul Bondar stood out, with Bondar losing significantly despite heavy spending on ads. Oklahoma made headlines by reintroducing the Bible in classrooms and eliminating the state grocery tax, a bipartisan success for Governor Kevin Stitt. The state also mourned former Senator Jim Inhofe’s passing, and KOCO committed to thorough coverage of various candidates and issues in upcoming elections.
2024 Year in Review: Looking back in Oklahoma’s year in politics
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Census to use satellite imagery to count new home builds | National
SUMMARY: The U.S. Census Bureau has launched an experimental method to count new housing construction using satellite imagery, as announced on December 19. This approach replaces traditional data collection in selected areas, employing convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to analyze satellite images. The technology can identify various construction stages and types of buildings, including single-family and multi-family homes. The method will complement conventional data from local government offices, enhancing accuracy in housing statistics. The experimental approach is currently applied in District 7, covering Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana, which reported 14,100 new housing starts in November.
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Two women shot in Bricktown, suspect on the run
SUMMARY: Two women were shot in Bricktown early Sunday morning, and they are expected to survive their injuries. The incident originated from a fight involving multiple individuals, during which a bystander pulled out a gun. Oklahoma City police received the call around 2 AM and confirmed that one woman was shot in the upper thigh, and the other in the calf. Authorities have identified a female suspect through security footage. This shooting follows another incident in October involving multiple victims and highlights ongoing concerns about increasing gun violence in the area. Police are enhancing their presence and working with local businesses to prevent future incidents.
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