Mass evictions could take place over Memorial Day weekend
A blockbuster day at eviction court in Okla County was set for Thursday as Memorial Day’s Monday closing means one judge will preside over more than 380 eviction hearings.
Governor unveils Oklahoma State Guard plan for ’emergencies’
Governor Kevin Stitt seeks to re-establish the dormant Oklahoma State Guard as a state-controlled civil defense force deployable solely within the state.
U.S. Supreme Court deadlocks on tax-funded religious schools
A 4-4 U.S. Supreme Court tie leaves in place Oklahoma’s rejection of a Catholic charter school, halting the nation’s first attempt at a religious public school.
Data centers in Oklahoma shrouded in secrecy
Oklahoma is courting data centers for jobs and growth, but secrecy over water and power use is fueling public concern and calls for transparency.
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.
State sues ClassWallet over handling of student COVID relief program
Even thought state Sec of Ed Ryan Walters gave blanket approval for any items in ClassWallet's platform, the state is still suing the company.
Gov. Kevin Stitt calls for tax cut, increases in number of Oklahoma charter schools
Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday told lawmakers that he would sign any tax cut that comes to his desk. He also called to reform civil asset forfeiture.
Attempts to remove judge from Epic embezzlement case fail again
An attempt to have a judge thrown off the major embezzlement case against the Epic Charter School co-founders has been rejected again.
OKC neighbors object to youth homeless shelter expansion
One of the state’s only shelters for homeless youth seeks City of OKC's approval to expand operations but neighbors say the shelter clients are causing trouble.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol to pull resources from metros
OHP plans to pull troopers from Oklahoma’s largest cities by Nov. 1; top GOP leaders won’t say if they support the move or when they learned of it.
SNAP aid may end soon for 500,000 in Oklahoma
SNAP benefits for 680K+ Oklahomans could end Nov. 1 if the federal shutdown continues, raising hunger fears and uncertainty across the state.
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.
Auditor: Oklahoma Spent Millions of Federal Dollars Incorrectly
OKLAHOMA CITY (State Capitol) -- A private school voucher program funded with federal pandemic relief dollars selected schools for preferential treatment, awarded funds to...
Controversial Oklahoma immigration bill heads to the Senate
The Oklahoma House on Thursday passed a controversial illegal immigration bill which is expected to draw a legal challenge.
Oklahoma’s House members sworn in at Capitol
Members of the Oklahoma House were sworn into office Wednesday in the House chambers at the Capitol for the 60th Legislature.
