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…
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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…
Funding needed to support increasing number of students, Hofmeister says
OKLAHOMA CITY — The number of students in public schools in Oklahoma continues to rise steadily, as indicated by the newest enrollment numbers released by…
Audio: Gov. Stitt announces first executive orders, including selling State’s airplane
Governor Kevin Stitt announced Thursday morning four new executive orders that focus on increasing transparency, accountability, and efficiency in state government. “My commitment is to…
Bills filed giving governor more appointment power of agency heads
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat on Wednesday filed bills granting the Oklahoma governor more appointment power of five top agency directors….
State: GRF collections up over first half of fiscal year
OKLAHOMA CITY — General Revenue Fund collections in December were $620.6 million and came in at $50.2 million, or 8.8 percent, above the monthly estimate. This…
As my term ends, thankful for the opportunity to serve and optimistic about Oklahoma’s future
By Governor Mary Fallin In just a matter of days, Oklahoma will have a new governor and I will once again – after 28 years…
State: Timing on GPT oil collections push GRF receipts far above estimate
LOKLAHOMA CITY — General Revenue Fund collections in November were$502.2 million and came in at$75.0 million, or 17.5 percent, above the monthly estimate. This amount is$111.5 million, or…
State: October GRF collections beat estimate by 2%
OKLAHOMA CITY — General Revenue Fund collections in October were $520.2 million and came in at $10.0 million, or 2.0 percent, above the monthly estimate. This…
Number of volunteer firefighters up three years after law signed
OKLAHOMA CITY – Almost 300 new volunteer firefighters have joined rural fire departments three years after successful legislation eliminated the age limit for new volunteers.
State BOE approves Hofmeister’s request of $3.35 billion in classroom investment
OKLAHOMA CITY (October 25, 2018) – The Oklahoma State Board of Education today approved a Fiscal Year 2020 budget request of $3.35 billion for common education, which…