SQ832, on the June 16, 2026 ballot, aims to raise Oklahoma’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.50 per hour, based on cost-of-living adjustments. Critics argue this could harm small businesses and challenge the petitioners’ motives, suggesting they should utilize their own donations to help the poor rather than push for government mandates.
Residents in Edmond, Oklahoma, have long opposed a WalMart Market development at Covell and Coltrane roads, citing community concerns. Despite local resistance and a ruling favoring the developer, the city council had prioritized residents’ voices. Now, Judge Anthony Bonner has effectively prioritized the rights of a developer above the rights of the citizen property owners in the area.
Oklahomans are increasingly concerned about the rapid expansion of data centers in their state, driven by corporations seeking cheap resources. Residents feel ignored by city councils that approve these facilities without public input, raising fears of rising utility costs and environmental consequences. Some legislators are advocating for greater transparency and regulation of these developments.
Oklahoma Senator Kendal Sacchieri urges citizens to contact Governor Stitt to halt the submission of Oklahoma’s driver’s license data to the national REAL ID database. She emphasizes the importance of personal data choice and warns against the potential privacy risks under REAL ID regulations, highlighting its implications for surveillance and digital identification.
The author discusses their decision to withdraw support from the Save Oklahoma Plan due to concerns over the mandatory E-Verify requirement, while still expressing strong support for Representative Shaw and six other aspects of the plan. They advocate for unity and cooperation to focus on upcoming elections, emphasizing the importance of collaboration over conflict.
OK Rep. Jim Shaw discussed the “Save Oklahoma Plan,” emphasizing the importance of E-Verify to combat illegal employment practices in Oklahoma. The plan includes stopping the green energy agenda, biosludge dumping, foreign land ownership, toll roads, vaccine status discrimination and taxpayer-funded lobbying. Also mandatory E-Verify use for all employees.
Katy Smith has highlighted failures in Oklahoma’s child protection systems through her work, emphasizing the need for accountability among taxpayer-funded institutions. A podcast and video discuss Presten’s case and urge citizens to contact representatives to advocate for reform. Citizens are called to elect officials committed to serving the public.
Governor Stitt’s appointments reflect a pattern favoring personal connections over public representation, with many appointees linked to his campaign or prior collaborations. This shift raises concerns about transparency and accountability in government, as qualified individuals from the general public seem overlooked. Many appointments lack clear job descriptions, further obscuring intent.
The Jim Shaw Plan and what that encompasses – including the Oklahoma-based liberty-minded organizations that have endorsed the plan.
The author describes a sudden shutdown of their long-standing YouTube channel, ROPE Report, citing alleged spam violations. Following an appeal, the channel was reinstated within an hour, raising suspicions of malicious reporting. The author believes the removal could be linked to ongoing disputes with the state Election Board regarding their content on Oklahoma’s election practices.