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Oklahoma AG Drummond responds to Superintendent Walters' opinion request on Trump executive order

New legislation was filed to allow State Board of Education members to place items on meeting agendas, backed by House Speaker Kyle Hilbert and Senate President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton.
The legislation was prompted by a board vote requiring parents to report their citizenship for child enrollment.
Attorney General Gentner Drummond criticized both Governor Kevin Stitt and Superintendent Ryan Walters, urging Walters to focus on his duties instead of immigration issues.
Governor Stitt expressed disapproval of the proposal for board members to add agenda items, calling it 'needless political drama.

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New legislation increases tension between Walters, Stitt, Drummond

In an attempt to further tighten the reins on State Superintendent Ryan Walters, lawmakers filed new legislation regarding board proceedings amid Walters's controversial politically-driven tenure.House Speaker Kyle Hilbert and Senate President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, citing support from Governor Kevin Stitt, filed an amendment to House Bill 1491 that would allow members of the State Board of Education to place items on the board meeting agenda.Fo…

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Red state leader calls for states to stand behind Trump's ban on funding illegal immigration

As Democratic states double down on resisting the Trump administration, Oklahoma Education Superintendent Ryan Walters is calling on states to stand behind the president.

9 days ago·New York, United States

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AG to Ryan Walters: Request for legal opinion on Trump order inappropriate, 'political drama'

"Notwithstanding your rumored aspirations, you are not part of the federal executive branch," Gentner Drummond wrote in the letter Monday stating that the AG's Office lacks appropriate jurisdiction. #oklaed

10 days ago·Tulsa, United States

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OK Attorney General warns Oklahomans to be cautious of contractor scams after severe weather

Attorney General Gentner Drummond warned Oklahomans to be cautious of scammers after Tuesday morning's severe weather.

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Oklahoma AG Drummond responds to Superintendent Walters' opinion request on Trump executive order

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — On Monday, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond responded to a request by State Superintendent Ryan Walters for a formal opinion on a federal executive order regarding undocumented immigration and federal funding. Walters requested an opinion from the Attorney General's Office on February 24 after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to exclude undocumented immigrants from any publicly-funded services and…

11 days ago·Oklahoma City, United States

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Oklahoma AG calls Walters’ ask for opinion on Trump order a ‘manufactured political drama’

In a letter criticizing Oklahoma's governor and state superintendent, Attorney General Gentner Drummond wrote Monday that he cannot give a legal opinion on federal law. (Photo by Janelle Stecklein/Oklahoma Voice)OKLAHOMA CITY — Calling the inquiry a “manufactured political drama,” Oklahoma’s attorney general declined state Superintendent Ryan Walters’ request for a legal opinion over whether a presidential order blocks federal education funds fr…

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Oklahoma AG Drummond responds to Superintendent Walters' opinion request on Trump executive order

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New legislation increases tension between Walters, Stitt, Drummond

New legislation increases tension between Walters, Stitt, Drummond

Red state leader calls for states to stand behind Trump's ban on funding illegal immigration

Red state leader calls for states to stand behind Trump's ban on funding illegal immigration

AG to Ryan Walters: Request for legal opinion on Trump order inappropriate, 'political drama'

AG to Ryan Walters: Request for legal opinion on Trump order inappropriate, 'political drama'

OK Attorney General warns Oklahomans to be cautious of contractor scams after severe weather

OK Attorney General warns Oklahomans to be cautious of contractor scams after severe weather

Oklahoma AG Drummond responds to Superintendent Walters' opinion request on Trump executive order

Oklahoma AG Drummond responds to Superintendent Walters' opinion request on Trump executive order

Oklahoma AG calls Walters’ ask for opinion on Trump order a ‘manufactured political drama’

Oklahoma AG calls Walters’ ask for opinion on Trump order a ‘manufactured political drama’

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