Wes Moore Takes NGA Chair With Service, Federalism Agenda
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore now leads the governors’ association as states prepare for fights over federal authority, elections, workforce policy and health.
Oklahoma
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Muskogee seeks proposals for citywide pedestrian and traffic-safety plan
The City of Muskogee is seeking a consultant to develop a Safe Streets for All Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. Proposals are due to the Public Works Department by 3 p.m. CDT on August 6, 2026.
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Oklahoma named a potential host for federal nuclear campus, but no project is awarded
Oklahoma is one of five states continuing to explore a federal nuclear campus that could include reactors, fuel-cycle work and radioactive-waste activities. No site, award or construction commitment exists.
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US-69 bridge replacement in Durant is approaching construction, with lane reductions ahead
ODOT expects construction to begin in late summer or early fall 2026 on a nearly $19 million project replacing four US-69 bridges in Durant. Traffic is expected to remain open but narrower for approximately 450 days, with temporary crossovers and limited ramp closures.
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Tulsa voters face an August 25 city election after the July 31 registration deadline
Tulsa voters registered by July 31 can prepare for the August 25 city election, with the absentee-ballot request deadline and in-person voting dates still ahead.
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Oklahoma City pools change schedules Sunday, August 2
Northeast Community Pool ends its scheduled 2026 season Sunday, while Earlywine and Will Rogers shift to weekend-only hours through August 30.
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Oklahoma Arts Council opens FY2027 Community Arts Experience grants for statewide programs
The Oklahoma Arts Council is administering FY2027 Community Arts Experience grants for eligible Oklahoma organizations, schools, local governments and tribal nations. Projects must take place between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027.
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Oklahoma IT Symposium scheduled for Aug. 19–20 in Tulsa
The Oklahoma IT Symposium is scheduled to bring training, keynote speakers and a daylong symposium for the state’s IT community to Tulsa on Aug. 19–20, 2026.
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OU cancer-center research points to more effective leukemia diagnostic testing
The University of Oklahoma has highlighted Stephenson Cancer Center research that points toward a more effective diagnostic test for leukemia patients, though the available announcement does not establish clinical use or patient outcomes.
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Tulsa Police Chief Dennis Larsen announces retirement after nearly five decades of service
Tulsa Police Chief Dennis Larsen plans to retire after nearly 50 years of service, the city announced July 20. The city has not disclosed his final day or a timeline for choosing a successor.
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Oklahoma City names M.T. Berry as its first Black police chief
Oklahoma City identified former assistant city manager M.T. Berry as the city’s first Black police chief in a July 17, 2026, city news listing.
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Oklahoma Republican runoff set Aug. 4 for governor and three other statewide offices
Oklahoma’s Aug. 4 Republican primary runoff includes contests for governor, superintendent of public instruction, labor commissioner and insurance commissioner.
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Two Oklahoma state questions qualify for Aug. 25 statewide election
The Oklahoma State Election Board lists two state questions as qualified for the Aug. 25, 2026, election. Two additional questions are listed as qualified for Nov. 3.
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Oklahoma governor orders statewide review of public-school spending ahead of Aug. 31 deadline
Gov. Kevin Stitt has directed a statewide review of transparency in public-school spending, with a completed report due to his office by Aug. 31, 2026.
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Tulsa voters face Aug. 25 municipal election and utility-franchise decision
Tulsa’s 2026 municipal general election is scheduled for Aug. 25. City Council materials also list a proposed 20-year Oklahoma Natural Gas franchise ordinance that calls for voter approval at a special election.
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Oklahoma City Human Rights Commission continues effort to identify discriminatory land-record language
Oklahoma City’s Human Rights Commission invited residents to participate in the Plat Amendment Project, including an Aug. 1 volunteer session focused on discriminatory language in historical land documents.
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Oklahoma Wildcatters complete first 2026 home PBR Teams series
The Oklahoma Wildcatters completed their first home competition of the 2026 PBR Teams season, hosting Wildcatter Days from July 31 through Aug. 2 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
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Oklahoma City seeks input on Classen Boulevard development plan
Oklahoma City has begun public outreach for Thrive on Classen, a transit-oriented development planning effort focused on the Classen Boulevard corridor.
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Tulsa launches 18 pre-approved home plans aimed at easing housing construction
The City of Tulsa has launched 18 sets of pre-approved housing plans intended to help builders move through residential development more easily, quickly and affordably.
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Oklahoma City advances MAPS 4 northeast-south BRT project with $97 million transit program
Oklahoma City’s MAPS 4 transit program is budgeted at $97 million and includes a planned 17-mile bus rapid transit route between the Adventure District and southwest Oklahoma City, alongside citywide bus-stop and service upgrades.
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Tulsa police chief to retire as department plans new downtown patrol division
Tulsa Police Chief Dennis Larsen is retiring after nearly five decades of service. Separately, Tulsa Police plans a fourth patrol division focused on downtown and nearby areas, expected to begin operating at the end of August.
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Oklahoma runoff candidates face Aug. 11 campaign-finance reporting deadline ahead of Aug. 25 statewide vote
Candidates and committees in Oklahoma’s Aug. 25 statewide runoff primary must file pre-runoff campaign-finance reports during an Aug. 11-17 window covering activity from June 2 through Aug. 10.