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.
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.
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.
Audit: Stitt-appointed interest groups gave fed money to private schools first, rejected poor kids
An audit report found that the Stitt admin turned over awards of fed pandemic relief money to private schools first and left poor kids out.
Oklahomans concerned contentious law impacts teaching of ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ history
Questions persist about Oklahoma schools’ ability to teach the historical events depicted in the film "Killers of the Flower Moon," only days away from release.
Controversial Oklahoma immigration law draws second legal challenge
A second federal lawsuit was filed Thursday against a controversial Oklahoma immigration law that was HB4156 before Governor Kevin Stitt signed it into law.
Mullin rises to defense of Hegseth during hearing
Sen. Markwayne Mullin accused senators of working while drinking during defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Comm.
Questions remain after state Board of Ed punishes school districts
How will punishments handed down to school districts from the state Board of Education impact the communities?
