OSDH supports raising the age to buy tobacco products
In effort to protect youth and young adults from the harmful of effects of tobacco use, federal law raising the buying age for tobacco from…
State Government
Attorney General calls for Fentanyl to remain a Schedule I drug
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Mike Hunter today sent a letter to Congress, asking members to take quick action on legislation that would permanently classify…
Hundreds of Oklahomans released from prison
More than 500 Oklahomans were released from prison and reunited with their families as a result of Gov. Kevin Stitt’s signing of their commutations. The…
Attorney General calls on web-based platforms to crack down on illegal alcohol sales
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Hunter has sent a letter that calls on the websites Facebook, Craigslist and eBay to take more proactive measures to…
Logan County residents can now text 911
Residents in Logan County, along with three other counties, can now send a text message to 911 to request emergency help. The Association of Central…
Hofmeister announces no-cost availability of safety phone app to Oklahoma schools
Public schools statewide have an opportunity to strengthen safety and security through an initiative being offered to school districts free of charge. The Rave Panic…
State: August 2019 collections increase slightly over estimate
OKLAHOMA CITY — General Revenue Fund collections in August were $451.4 million and came in at $2.8 million, or 0.6%, above the monthly estimate. This…
New regulations for Medical Marijuana program approved
The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority has received approval from Governor Kevin Stitt on emergency rules that will update current regulations and establish new license categories…
New app for Oklahoma vehicle renewals
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahomans who need to renew registrations for cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats and other vehicles can now take care of business wherever they are…
Stitt: The time is now for Congress to ratify USMCA for the benefit of Oklahoma
By: Governor Kevin StittSpecial to Guthrie News Page Earlier this summer, President Trump gave his 30-day notice, required by law, that he intends to submit…
Senate Minutes with Senator Chuck Hall
Too often, we forget to pause and think about the real reason for the holidays we celebrate as a nation. Memorial Day is not just…
Major disaster declaration approved for April storm
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Kevin Stitt today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the state’s request for disaster assistance for 18…
Governor launches Oklahoma checkbook ensuring easy access to government’s spending ledger
OKLAHOMA CITY — Governor Kevin Stitt announced today the launch of Oklahoma Checkbook, fulfilling a campaign promise to provide Oklahomans with an easy-to-navigate site so…
State: Medical marijuana sales go over $23M in May
For the eighth straight month, medical marijuana dollar amounts in Oklahoma continue to rise. Sought after marijuana products like the golden state banana are often…
Year-to-date collections continue to come in above estimate
OKLAHOMA CITY — General Revenue Fund collections in April were $906.1 million and came in at $60.1 million, or 7.1 percent, above the monthly estimate. This…
The RoundUp: Local Legislators gives an update from the State Capitol
Chris Evans visits with Rep. Garry Mize, Rep. John Pfeiffer and Senator Chuck Hall on the ongoing issues during the current legislative session. Each legislator…
Governor signs bill to increase speed limits on turnpikes, highways
OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt today signed a bill into law that will increase the speed limit on Oklahoma turnpikes from 75 to 80…
State: Year-to-date collections above estimate by 6.8%
OKLAHOMA CITY — General Revenue Fund collections in March were $508.9 million and came in at $31.8 million, or 6.7%, above the monthly estimate. This amount…
Committee secures passage of bill to prohibit vaping on school property
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Mark Vancuren, R-Owasso, this morning won unanimous passage of a bill that will prohibit vapor products on school property in…
Senate Minutes with State Senator Chuck Hall
The 48 men and women who serve in the State Senate come from every single part of the state. Some have to drive many hours…