Bill would phase out, replace federal funding, control over K-12 education
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation has been filed to cut and replace financial ties and control of the federal government over common education in Oklahoma. Sen….
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Oklahoma announces settlements with opioid litigation
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General John O’Connor announced four new settlements in the State’s opioid litigation in a press release on Wednesday. With these new…
Gov. Stitt issues executive order banning TikTok from state devices
Governor Kevin Stitt issued an Executive Order on Thursday banning TikTok for state government agencies, employees and contractors on government networks or government-issued devices, including…
Tulsa firefighters endorse Gov. Kevin Stitt
(Oklahoma City, Okla.) – The Stitt for Governor 2022 Campaign has today announced the Tulsa Firefighters PAC endorsement of Governor Kevin Stitt for re-election in…
Oklahomans to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana
Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Tuesday there will be a special election for State Question 820 in 2023. State Question 820 would legalize recreational marijuana. In the…
Hofmeister receives joint endorsement from five largest Tribes in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY — From a press release from Joy Hofmeister for Governor, leaders of the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Muscogee, Choctaw, and Seminole Nations gathered in Oklahoma…
Governor signs bill to prevent gender transition services at Children’s Hospital
OKLAHOMA CITY – Today Governor Kevin Stitt signed SB 3XX which blocks funding to prevent gender transition services for minors at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at…
Lawmakers approve drought relief for farmers, ranchers
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Legislature has appropriated $20 million to aid the agriculture industry across the state during the ongoing drought. House Bill 1006XX designates…
OSBI Deputy Director Michael Thompson announces retirement
Long-time public servant Michael Thompson is announcing his retirement from state service. Thompson, who is currently the Deputy Director at the Oklahoma State Bureau of…
State Rep. suggests mandatory reversible vasectomy to prevent unwanted pregnancies
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Mickey Dollens, D-OKC, joined MSNBC’s Katie Phang Show on Sunday morning to talk about abortion legislation in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma City…
Gov. Stitt calls for Special Session to address inflation relief
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Kevin Stitt announced in a press conference he is calling a special session of the Legislature beginning June 13 to eliminate…
Moratorium begins Aug. 1 for new grower, dispensary and processor license applications
The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) will stop processing applications for new grower, dispensary and processor licenses for up to two years after Gov. Kevin…
Senate approves bill eliminating motor vehicle sales tax; onto the House for vote
OKLAHOMA CITY – On Wednesday, the Senate approved Senate Bill 1075 to reinstate the full sales tax exemption on motor vehicles and tractor trailers. The…
Golf Day in Oklahoma signed into law by governor
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Sheila Dills, R-Tulsa, and Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell on Tuesday celebrated the signing into law of legislation that will elevate the…
Oklahoma Senator files a resolution to create President Donald J. Trump Day in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY– Sen. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, filed Senate Resolution 47 to memorialize June 14, 2022, as President Donald J. Trump Day in the state,…
Legislation signed ensuring firefighters can provide emergency medical transport in limited situations
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation giving firefighters statutory authority to transport patients to the hospital in emergency situations has been signed into law. Senate Bill 1515,…
OMMA to become stand-alone agency Nov. 1, 2022
Following Gov. Kevin Stitt’s signing of Senate Bill 1543, the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) will become an independent state agency effective Nov. 1. Oklahoma…
Governor signs catalytic converter theft bill into law
OKLAHOMA CITY – The governor today signed into law a bill that increases the punishment for theft of catalytic converters, tires and wheels from a…
Governor signs bill prohibiting nonbinary birth certificates
OKLAHOMA CITY – The governor signed Senate Bill 1100 on Tuesday, approving the first of its kind ban that prohibits nonbinary classifications on state birth certificates….
Governor signs 911 Dispatcher Training Bill into law
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill ensuring 911 dispatchers receive training to render first-aid instructions in the hope of saving more lives was signed into law…