Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will take the stage Tuesday in the only planned debate between the respective Democratic and GOP presidential candidates between now and November. ow.ly/9xBZ50Tj6YG

A majority of college faculty in southern states, including Arkansas, are concerned about political interference and are considering leaving academia, according to a new American Association of University Professors survey. ow.ly/R2w950TjjrO

Since the U.S. Supreme Court started allowing states to ban all or most abortions, doctors report that these laws have detrimentally changed their jobs and the quality of care they can provide pregnant patients. ow.ly/ByfG50Tjlvz

A rural charter school district with sites in Seminole and Okmulgee has been approved to open a new school in Blanchard. ow.ly/ia4T50Tjv3R

Oklahoma could become the latest state to allow political candidates to spend campaign funds on babysitters and caregiving. Some say the measure could remove dependent care costs as a barrier to running for public office. ow.ly/8H3o50TjxIK

The Oklahoma Ethics Commission could vote as soon as this week on a policy to allow political candidates to spend their campaign funds on child care and other caregiving costs. ow.ly/m6Up50TjxKj

ICYMI: A U.S. Department of Agriculture initiative to feed hungry kids during the months is winding down, with advocates calling it a success despite some hiccups. ow.ly/LPUz50Tj6BF

A new charter school has been approved to open in Blanchard next year. ow.ly/6Nw450TjxMx

ICYMI: Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will take the stage Tuesday in the only planned debate between the respective Democratic and GOP presidential candidates between now and November. ow.ly/r3ge50Tj7cK

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s early Monday statement that he would vote to legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida sent a strong signal that both major parties are moving to adopt popular marijuana reform efforts. ow.ly/3aaf50Tkceb

ICYMI: A majority of college faculty in southern states, including Arkansas, are concerned about political interference and are considering leaving academia, according to a new American Association of University Professors survey. ow.ly/R2w950TjjrO

Kansas told the U.S. postmaster general that 1,000 primary voters were disenfranchised because ballots mailed before Election Day in August arrived in county offices more than three days after the deadline or without an essential postmark. ow.ly/ZhTV50TknOo

ICYMI: Since the U.S. Supreme Court started allowing states to ban all or most abortions, doctors report that these laws have detrimentally changed their jobs and the quality of care they can provide pregnant patients. ow.ly/ByfG50Tjlvz

A panel of Arkansas lawmakers agreed Monday to recommend legislation next year that would eliminate the $10 monthly fee that comes with paying off court-ordered fines and fees, such as traffic tickets, on an installment plan. ow.ly/4Zo650Tkp9J

As Congress returns from recess Monday, House Republicans have attached a provision to bar noncitizens from voting in federal elections — which is already unlawful — to a stopgap funding bill that is already teeing up a battle. ow.ly/VuOs50TkqWc

The Oklahoma State Work Permits and Visa Task Force issued recommendations to find ways to aid immigrants who want to live and work in the state, drawing mixed reactions from legislators. oklahomavoice.com/2024/09/10/rec…

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s early Monday statement that he would vote to legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida sent a strong signal that both major parties are moving to adopt popular marijuana reform efforts. ow.ly/3aaf50Tkceb

The Oklahoma State Work Permits and Visa Task Force issued recommendations to find ways to aid immigrants who want to live and work in the state, drawing both praise and criticisms. oklahomavoice.com/2024/09/10/rec…

Kansas told the U.S. postmaster general that 1,000 primary voters were disenfranchised because ballots mailed before Election Day in August arrived in county offices more than three days after the deadline or without an essential postmark. ow.ly/ZhTV50TknOo

The Oklahoma State Work Permits and Visa Task Force issued recommendations to find ways to aid immigrants who want to live and work in the state. ow.ly/C9Eh50TlcuJ