For some Oklahomans, eviction is a death sentence
While evictions aren’t always an onroad to homelessness, for Oklahoma poorest and most vulnerable residents, overcoming losing a home can have mortal outcomes.
Okla education chief: Don’t boost funding, cut taxes instead
Oklahoma State Supt. Ryan Walters held a news conference at the Capitol insisting that the Legislature not increase funding for schools but to cut taxes.
Mental health providers brace for deep state budget cuts
Oklahoma’s mental health agency is canceling contracts to fix its budget, leaving providers warning of layoffs, service cuts, and ripple effects statewide.
Critics pan state insurance plan as Oklahoma premiums soar
Critics say Oklahoma’s insurance reform plan avoids addressing rising premiums and adds hurdles for policyholders seeking to sue over denied claims.
Oklahoma tribes optimistic about attorney general election shakeup
As Attorney Gen John O’Connor prepares to exit following his GOP primary defeat, tribal leaders are hopeful about relations with AG’s office.
Oklahoma sets new record for emergency certified teachers
Oklahoma has set a new record this school year for issuing emergency teaching certifications, a sign the state’s teacher shortage has progressed.
Three Oklahoma incumbent state lawmakers lose runoffs
Oklahoma voters on Tuesday sent three state lawmakers into early retirement leaving a void in the state budget process.
Wed at age 15, she wants Oklahoma to ban child marriage
Lawmakers have introduced two bills this year to limit or outlaw marriage for minors. Past efforts to keep young pregnant mothers from marrying have failed.
Trump admin freezes $70M+ in Okla federal education funds
The Trump Administration is freezing funds that support before-after school programs, language instruction for English language learners, and other programs.
Okla Gov. Stitt: Trump’s Guard plan defies states’ rights
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, a longtime Trump ally, breaks ranks to oppose the former president’s push to send National Guard troops across state lines.
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.
SQ 820 basics — legalizing recreational marijuana in Oklahoma
Voters have already approved medical marijuana. Now, voters are going back to the polls for State Question 820, recreational marijuana.
Former Epic Charter School CFO testifies against co-founders in exchange for plea deal
The co-founders of Epic Charter Schools have been in court all week defending against racketeering and embezzlement charges while insisting on their innocence.
Oklahoma voter turnout lowest in the nation in this election
One analysis found that despite record voter registration and early voting participation, Oklahoma had the lowest turnout rate among eligible voters in the country.
Governor of Oklahoma is next goal of House Dem Leader Munson
Democrat House Minority Leader Cyndi Munson announced she’ll run for governor in 2026 during a campaign event outside the state Capitol Tuesday.
