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…
State Government
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…
Senator Chuck Hall named Appropriations Chairman
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today announced a change to his appropriations chairman. Pro Tem Treat has selected Senator Chuck…
Bill to lock Oklahoma’s clock approved by governor
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 1200 by Sen. Blake Cowboy Stephens, R-Tahlequah, was signed into law by Gov. Kevin Stitt Friday. The measure provides that the…
Senate approves removing requirement for businesses to check IDs before serving alcohol
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, received Senate approval for a measure that allows Oklahoma businesses to sell or serve alcohol without being required…
Talley named 2024 Outstanding Elected Official by Health Department
OKLAHOMA CITY – During the 2024 Oklahoma Outstanding Child Abuse Prevention Awards at the State Capitol on Tuesday, Rep. John Talley, R-Stillwater, was named the 2024…
Senate approves bill ensuring kids are taught cursive writing
OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate has given approval to a measure ensuring Oklahoma public schools will include instruction in cursive handwriting. House Bill 3727,…
4-H excused absences from school signed by Governor
OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Stitt on Tuesday signed House Bill 1006 into law, which will grant 4-H students an excused school absence when participating in…
Social media age-limit bill passes House
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, passed a bill in the House that would limit social media accounts for youth. House Bill 3914 would…
State legislation would address time change
OKLAHOMA CITY – Feeling sleep-deprived after Sunday’s bi-annual time change pushed clocks forward an hour? Don’t blame Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore. West authored House Bill…
Senate expected to approve to remove state’s portion of grocery bills
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today announced the Senate will put the grocery tax cut up for a vote on…
Pro Tem Treat Announces Sen. McCortney as Pro Tem Designee
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today announced the Senate Republican Caucus convened and voted for Sen. Greg McCortney, R-Ada, to…
Proposed bill would allow the vote of the people to decide future salary changes for Oklahoma legislators
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener, this year will again pursue legislation that would send to a vote of the people a question regarding…
Senators file legislation to limit virtual school days
OKLAHOMA CITY –Sen. Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, and Sen. Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, have filed legislation to limit virtual instruction in Oklahoma’s public schools. Under Senate Bill…
State Attorney General: Ending corruption, scandal in Oklahoma government
As I approach the end of my first year in office, it seems appropriate to reflect on what has been a very active time for…
State Rep.’s bill would remove sales tax on motor vehicle purchases
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, has filed a bill for the upcoming special session that would remove the 1.25% sales tax on motor…
State Rep. to study permanent standard time
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, has scheduled an interim study to discuss the potential benefits of moving the state to permanent Standard Time….
State Rep. pushes for open carry at State Fair
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, recently released a statement following the shooting at the Oklahoma State Fair and advocating to allow Oklahomans to…