5 things to know about the Harris-Trump presidential debate
VP Kamala Harris and former Pres Donald Trump will take the stage Tues in the only planned debate between the respective Democratic and GOP presidential candidates between now and Nov.
Okla AG calls Walters’ ask for opinion on Trump order a ‘manufactured political drama’
The Okla AG called State Supt. Ryan Walters' request for an opinion on Trump's block of fed funds for undocumented students a "manufactured political drama."
Walters’ meals mandate could prompt ‘drastic’ school cuts
OK superintendents say Walters’ free meals mandate could force layoffs, cut programs and upend budgets with no plan to fund the sweeping changes
Rising home insurance costs stir backlash in Oklahoma
Oklahoma homeowners face surging insurance costs, sparking public frustration and prompting lawmakers to consider new consumer protections in 2026.
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.
‘Relentless Pace’ of Okla executions traumatized corrections staff
Oklahoma’s “nonstop executions” traumatized corrections staff, nine former Department of Corrections officials warned last month.
House advances legislation that allows Oklahoma law enforcement to boot squatters upon request
Oklahoma lawmakers on April 17 advanced legislation that would allow law enforcement to immediately remove squatters at the request of a property owner.
Oklahoma Judicial Nominating Commission launches search for state’s next Supreme Court justice
Applicants looking to serve on Oklahoma’s Supreme Court can now apply to serve on the state’s highest court after Justice Kauger was not retained.
Okla state-funded religious school debate lands at U.S. Supreme Court
An Oklahoma lawsuit coming before the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday could produce a landmark ruling on the role of religion in state-funded education.
Some Oklahoma candidates carry huge campaign debts
Oklahoma allows unlimited candidate loans, raising concerns about costly campaigns and barriers for everyday citizens seeking office.
Oklahoma to send National Guard troops to D.C.
About 160 members of the Oklahoma National Guard will deploy to secure Washington, D.C. as a part of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission.
Data center plans converge on single OKC metro power corridor
An upgraded transmission line across the north OKC metro was meant to reduce strain for electricity customers, but has become a magnet for data center development.
Tourism Dept ends Foggy Bottom contract for ‘suspected fraudulent activity’
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Dept is ending a contract with Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen after embarrassing exposures by the press.
Okla State Chamber, Farm Bureau challenge effort to raise minimum wage
A proposed state question to raise Oklahoma’s hourly minimum wage to $15 faces its first legal challenge by the State Chamber and Oklahoma Farm Bureau.
OK Supreme Court rules for Edmond PS in lawsuit against State Board of Ed
A big loss for State Supt. of Schools Ryan Walters when the Okla Supreme Court ruled against the OSDE forcing removal of 2 library books in Edmond PS libraries.
