Democrats announce 2022 legislative priorities
OKLAHOMA CITY — The House Democratic Caucus on Wednesday presented their legislative priorities for the 2022 Legislative Session. The Democratic Caucus highlighted policy initiatives in…
State Government
Senate committee approves bill to add voter ID requirements to state Constitution
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Rules Committee on Wednesday unanimously approved President Pro Tempore Greg Treat’s bill to add voter identification requirements to the state…
Elimination of State Grocery Tax passes through committee
OKLAHOMA CITY — A bill to provide relief to Oklahoma families at the grocery store unanimously passed the House Appropriations and Budget Subcommittee on Finance…
Stitt, Hofmeister funds are rolling in for governor’s race
The two heavy favorites to reach the November ballot for the next governor of Oklahoma are reporting big dollars already for their campaign. The Stitt…
Bill would allow COVID patients to designate visitor
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay, has filed legislation to require medical entities to allow visitation to COVID-19 patients, even when the patient is in…
Bill would allows voters opportunity to vote out unopposed incumbents
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Del City, has filed legislation aimed at giving Oklahomans a voice regardless of whether an incumbent legislator has an…
Kickapoo Turnpike converts to cashless tolling
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Kickapoo Turnpike transitioned to cashless tolling Tuesday morning. Motorists will now use PIKEPASS or PlatePay, eliminating toll booths and coin machines…
Legislator pushes for legislative referendum to remove grocery sales tax
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Sean Roberts, R-Hominy, today announced that he plans to continue his push for a referendum to remove Oklahoma’s sales tax on…
Legislation seeks to raise standards for Oklahoma judges
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Jason Lowe, a Democrat and a criminal defense attorney from Oklahoma City, filed legislation for the upcoming legislative session that…
Bill would designate the Holy Bible as Oklahoma’s State Book
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Tammy Townley, R-Ardmore, has filed House Bill 3890 to name the Holy Bible as Oklahoma’s official state book. “We are people of…
State Rep. files bill to create state question on death penalty
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Mauree Turner, D-OKC, has filed legislation for the 2022 Legislative Session that would create a state question on whether the death…
Bill filed would give counties more say in marijuana applications
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill has been filed for the upcoming legislative session that will give county voters the say over who is licensed to…
State Superintendent says National Guard could help school districts
Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister spoke on Tuesday after hearing remarks by Gov. Kevin Stitt, who issued an executive order concerning the need for…
WATCH: State executive order to allow state agencies employees to substitute teach
During a heighten phase of COVID and illnesses, Gov. Kevin Stitt is issuing issue an executive order that would allow state employees to become substitute…
Talley appointed to Education Committee for Council of State Governments
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. John Talley, R-Stillwater, was recently appointed to the Education Committee for the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) of the Council of State…
In-person sports betting bill filed in Oklahoma House
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, announced today that he has filed House Bill 3008, a bill that would add in-person sports betting…
State bill would allow abortion lawsuits against doctors
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Sean Roberts, R-Hominy, has announced today that he plans to file legislation that would allow any individual in Oklahoma to sue doctors…
Oklahoma to grant “Under-the-Hood” waivers to school bus drivers
Oklahoma will join the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in granting “under-the-hood” waivers to school bus drivers. On January 3, the FMCSA granted states…
Federal CDL waiver to help schools face bus driver shortage
Updated on Jan. 7, 2022 — https://guthrienewspage.com/oklahoma-to-grant-under-the-hood-waivers-to-school-bus-drivers/ OKLAHOMA CITY – Schools across Oklahoma have faced a shortage of school bus drivers for months, but a temporary…
Legislation filed to recognize county sheriffs as chief law enforcement officer of counties
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jay Steagall, R-Yukon, Chair of the Oklahoma House States Rights Committee, has filed legislation for the upcoming session that would identify…