Bill to increase poll worker pay passes committee
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Judiciary Committee met on Tuesday and unanimously passed Senate Bill 290, which would increase pay for election day poll workers. “This…
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State Rep. pushes to ease access to driver licenses for inmates leaving incarceration
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, is pushing for driver licenses to be restored for certain inmates preparing to leave incarceration. Stark is the author…
Senate approves bill prohibiting gender transition procedures for minors; Democrat proclaims attack on freedom
OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate has approved a measure prohibiting gender transition procedures for children under the age of 18. Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville,…
Vehicle Excise Tax Savings Bill passes in committee
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation that would modify the formula for determining motor vehicle excise tax on vehicle purchases passed unanimously in the House Appropriations &…
House Republicans announce education plan; Democrats oppose $250 million in public funds to private schools
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma House Republicans on Thursday announced an education plan designed for every student, parent and teacher in the state. House Bill 2775, authored…
Bills pass committee to revise State Education Board
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Common Education Committee on Tuesday passed two bills that would change the composition of the State Board of Education. House…
Sports betting bill authored in both Oklahoma chambers
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman announced Wednesday that he will be signing on as the Senate author of fellow Ponca City Republican Rep. Ken…
Bill would grant greater local control over marijuana businesses
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, has authored legislation to give municipalities more control over allowing marijuana grow operations within their city limits….
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….
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…