State finalizes deal to pay for housing after Gov. Stitt cleared homeless encampments in...
OK has agreed to spend up to $800,000 to house about 40 people after Gov. Stitt’s Operation SAFE — a shift from his earlier opposition to using tax dollars for housing.
Justice Department sues Oklahoma to force release of protected voter info
The Trump administration is suing the State of Oklahoma to obtain protected voter info after the OK Election Board declined to hand over unredacted data.
More than 30 Oklahoma agencies sign immigration enforcement agreements
With police empowered to assist or carry out immigration enforcements, Oklahomans report fear and confusion, including during a recent raid in OKC's Asian District.
Oklahoma becomes ICE arrest hub as federal policy drives enforcement explosion
With Oklahoma Highway Patrol and other agencies empowered to make immigration arrests, some state and local police have become an arm of ICE across the state.
Church housing bill would bypass local zoning rules
A proposed Oklahoma bill would let churches build affordable housing on their land—skipping local zoning rules—to help address the state’s housing crisis.
OU-Tulsa cuts clinics, staff to close $18M budget gap
OU-Tulsa School of Community Medicine is cutting staff and closing a clinic to address an $18M deficit, raising concerns about medical training and care access.
Housing, homelessness laws see proposed changes in Legislature
As the 2026 legislative session gets underway, proposals in the State Hose and Senate could change housing, homelessness, and eviction law in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma lawmakers push eviction reforms for renters
Oklahoma lawmakers are pushing eviction reforms after 45,000-plus filings a year, aiming to slow timelines and give renters more time to seek help now.
Oklahoma Voice sues ODOT over redacted state plane logs
Oklahoma Voice sued ODOT seeking unredacted state plane flight logs, alleging passenger names and flight purposes were withheld under open records law.
Parole Board rejects clemency for OKC drive-By killer
Death row inmate Kendrick A. Simpson apologized to victims’ families, but the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board denied his clemency request in a 3-2 vote.
Audit faults Epic leaders for financial mismanagement
A forensic audit blames Epic Charter School’s leadership for flawed projections and poor oversight that triggered a financial crisis—not criminal conduct.
Stitt pushes to lift cap on Okla private school tax credits
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt wants to lift the $250M cap on private school tax credits—though the state hasn’t hit the limit and nearly $1M remains unclaimed.
Epic Charter faces forensic audit after budget collapse
Epic Charter Schools in Oklahoma faces a forensic audit after a sudden budget collapse led to mass layoffs and top resignations. There were warning signs.
Oklahoma lone state not reporting local measles cases
Oklahoma is the only state not releasing county measles data as cases rise. Doctors warn the lack of transparency could delay responses to outbreaks now.
OK County judge: AG can intervene in State Farm claim fight
An OK County judge ruled that AG Drummond can intervene in a key case against State Farm, opening the door to probe 1,000s of denied hail damage claims in Okla.
