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…
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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…
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…
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…