Rep. Collin Duel named to House leadership roles
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Collin Duel, R-Guthrie, has been appointed to multiple positions for the upcoming legislature, including Vice Chair of the Judiciary & Public…
State Government
Bill filed, again, to move school board elections; State Rep. says it will save money
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chris Banning, R-Bixby, has again filed legislation to change the date of school board elections in Oklahoma. If passed, House Bill 1151 would move…
Bill would give rural firefighters clothing allowance
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. David Smith, R-Arpelar, has filed the “Rural Volunteer Firefighter Clothing Allowance Grants Act.” House Bill 1078 is eligible for consideration in the…
Proposed bill to empower schools to restrict student cell phone usage during school day
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, has introduced legislation requiring public school districts to implement policies restricting student cell phone use during the entire…
Bill would expand Oklahoma’s Tax-Free Weekend to include school supplies and athletic gear
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma families could see more savings during the annual back-to-school rush if a new bill from Sen. Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, becomes law….
State representative files legislation to ease driver’s license restoration for former inmates
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, has introduced three bills aimed at breaking down barriers to driver’s license restoration for individuals reentering society after…
State Rep. Duel examines state-level responses to foreign adversary influence
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Collin Duel, R-Guthrie, recently led an interim study examining the Oklahoma Foreign Agent Registration Act (FARA) and the Oklahoma Foreign Adversary…
Oklahoma unveils new license plate design
Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell and Service Oklahoma today unveiled the new standard-issue license plate design, called the Iconic Oklahoma Plate. The new plate will be…
Oklahoma’s education system ranked second-worst in the nation by a recent study
A recent study by WalletHub has ranked Oklahoma’s education system as the second-worst in the United States, highlighting significant challenges in quality and safety metrics….
State Election Board draws ballot order for November General Election
A public drawing was held last week by the Secretary of the State Election Board, Paul Ziriax, to determine the ballot order for political parties…
Oklahoma minimum wage hike gains momentum with over 180,000 signatures
Could minimum wage be on the rise in Oklahoma? Supporters of the group dropped off the required signatures Monday morning. Petitioners, organized by the group…
Governor signs “Alyssa’s Law,” enhancing school security across state
Gov. J. Kevin Stitt signed legislation that will improve safety and security of students and staff in schools across the state. House Bill 4073, also…
James Inhofe, Oklahoma’s Longest-Serving Congressman, Dies at 89
In a quiet moment amidst the festive hum of the 4th of July holiday, the political world bid farewell to one of its stalwarts. James…
Oklahoma Attorney General launches airline complaint form
Oklahoma residents can now submit complaints about airline carriers and ticket agents directly to the office of Attorney General Gentner Drummond through a newly launched…
Senator to host legislative study on cell phone use in schools
Senator Adam Pugh (R-Edmond) is set to lead a legislative interim study aimed at evaluating the impact of cellphone use among students in schools. This…
State Supt. Ryan Walters mandates the incorporation of the Bible in school curriculum
In a significant directive issued today by State Superintendent Ryan Walters, all Oklahoma schools are now required to integrate the Bible, including the Ten Commandments,…
Oklahoma Supreme Court blocks public funding for religious charter school
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has halted the establishment of what would have been the first publicly funded religious charter school in the United States, rejecting…
Primary Election Results: Molly Jenkins unseats incumbent John Talley in District 33
In a significant upset during Tuesday’s Primary Election, Coyle resident Molly Jenkins secured the Oklahoma State Representative seat for District 33, defeating incumbent Rep. John…
Senator Hall: “Senate is close to reaching a deal with our House counterparts”
State budget negotiations are ongoing at the Capitol. Within the next two weeks, the Senate will reach a budget agreement with the House and advance…
Sen. Hall: “Honored to be named chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee”
I was honored this past week to be named chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Being tasked by Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat to lead…