The RoundUp: Local Legislators discuss the first six weeks at the State Capitol
Chris Evans visits with Rep. Garry Mize, Rep. John Pfeiffer and Senator Chuck Hall on the first six weeks of the legislative session on The…
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Rep. Mize: House passes hundreds of bills by Legislative deadline
HThursday was a major legislative deadline for the House and Senate. It was our Third Reading deadline, the day that bills had to be heard…
Governor Stitt signs agency accountability bills
Oklahoma City – Governor Kevin Stitt today signed five agency accountability bills that give the executive branch the authority to hire and fire agency leaders…
House passes bill requiring same transparency from virtual charter schools as other public schools
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to require the same level of transparency from virtual charter schools as other public schools passed the Oklahoma House of…
House passes $1,000 tax credit for teachers who purchase classroom supplies out of pocket
HOKLAHOMA CITY – The House of Representatives today unanimously passed a measure that would provide Oklahoma school teachers some financial relief when they spend money…
Mize passes bill supporting Oklahoma’s Film and Music Industry
OKLAHOMA CITY— Rep. Garry Mize, R-Guthrie, announced Thursday the passage of House Bill 2511 from the Oklahoma House of Representatives. HB2511 allows the State Purchasing…
House passes bill aimed at increasing number of doctors in rural areas
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House of Representatives today passed a measure aimed at encouraging more doctors to practice in rural areas of the state. House…
Senate sends constitutional carry bill to governor’s desk
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Wednesday sent the constitutional carry bill to the governor’s desk. House Bill 2597, authored in the Senate by…
Bill prohibiting abortion passes out of Senate Health committee
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Health and Human Services Committee approved with an 11-4 vote a bill from President Pro Tempore Greg Treat that would…
Senate Pro Tem files legislation to prohibit abortion in Oklahoma
LOKLAHOMA CITY – Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat has filed legislation that would make abortion illegal in Oklahoma when Roe v. Wade is overturned or…
House passes bill to allow children to enter liquor stores
The House of Representatives approved a bill on Wednesday that would allow a person under the age of 21 to enter a liquor store. House…
Constitutional carry bill carries in Senate committee
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a bill by Majority Floor Leader Kim David that would permit Oklahoman’s to carry…
Bill restoring 5-day school week clears Senate Education Committee
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Education Committee approved a bill to restore five-day school weeks in Oklahoma schools, advancing one of the four agenda items…
Gov. Stitt announces new commissioner for Oklahoma Tax Commission
Oklahoma City – Governor Kevin Stitt announced today the appointment of Charles Prater as the next commissioner to the Oklahoma Tax Commission. “Charles Prater has…
Tim Gatz appointed new ODOT Executive Director
The Oklahoma Transportation Commission announced the appointment of Tim Gatz as the new Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation effective April 1, following…
State: Year-to-date collections continue to beat estimate
OKLAHOMA CITY — General Revenue Fund collections in January were $714.5 million and came in at $58.1 million, or 8.8 percent, above the monthly estimate. This amount…
New report reveals 30,000 teachers have left profession in 6 years
OKLAHOMA CITY – Using historical educational and population data, market trends and demand-supply projections, the 2018 Oklahoma Educator Supply & Demand Report indicates that the…
Oklahoma Department of Labor requests agency audit
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Labor has requested a turnover audit from the office of the State Auditor. “Under the new Stitt administration…
Constitutional carry bill passes out of committee
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Public Safety Committee advanced House Bill 2597 Thursday morning. The bill was presented by Rep. Sean Roberts, R-Hominy, who said…
Watch: Gov. Stitt delivers State of the State
Governor Kevin Stitt delivered his first State of the State on Monday inside the State Capitol. Oklahoma’s new Republican governor wants to use a projected…