Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
Local Government
Cleveland County Election Board representatives will register voters and update registrations at Moore Norman Technology Center's Franklin Road campus on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., ahead of the Oct. 9 deadline for the Nov. 3 general election.
Local Government
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 on Wednesday, Sept. 9, to allow full enforcement of HB 1775, Oklahoma's law restricting race and gender discussions in classrooms, with direct implications for Norman Public Schools teachers.
Local Government
Cleveland County District Judge Michael Tupper dismissed the lawsuit challenging Norman's Rock Creek Entertainment District after a four-and-a-half-hour hearing Tuesday, clearing the way for construction and a planned $230 million bond sale to proceed.
Local Government
The Cleveland County Election Board certified results from the Aug. 25 runoff primary, with Mike Mazzei narrowly beating Gentner Drummond in the Republican governor's race locally, Roberto Seda winning the HD 91 seat covering parts of Norman, and Noble voters approving an $89.9 million school bond.
Local Government
Norman has created a new Office of Social Services led by community services manager Amanda Sherf, funded by opioid settlement money, as the city's A Better Way homeless outreach program closes due to lack of funding.
Local Government
Noble Public Schools voters narrowly approved an $89.9 million bond package on Aug. 25 that will fund a new 5th and 6th grade school, a fine arts center and athletic upgrades without raising property taxes.
Local Government
The Norman City Council voted 5-4 to reject a resolution supporting three Oklahoma Turnpike Authority interchanges along the South Extension Turnpike, with Mayor Holman and three council members voting against after a meeting that ran past 1:30 a.m.
Local Government
Norman paused its purchased water connection from Oklahoma City on Monday after treatment issues at the Draper plant sent discolored water into northwest Norman homes; the water is safe but residents should avoid washing light clothing until lines clear.
Local Government
Noble's Planning Commission meets Monday, Aug. 24, to vote on adopting the Noble Proud 2050 Comprehensive Plan, a 25-year document guiding the city's growth, land use and infrastructure decisions.
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