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 audit delays raise accountability fears
More than 30 state audits—some involving tourism, education and turnpikes—remain unreleased as Oklahoma’s auditor cites staffing and funding shortfalls.
Oklahoma prison population rises for third straight year
Oklahoma’s prison population rose for a third straight year in 2025 as lawmakers toughened sentencing laws, while debates grow over parole for aging inmates.
Okla state budget to shrink by $692M despite rising revenue
Oklahoma will have $692M less to spend next year, even as revenue rises. Gov. Stitt signaled flat budgets ahead as agencies request $1.5B in new funding.
Oklahoma’s Ethics Commission restores campaign finance site
Oklahoma’s campaign finance site is back online after months down. The Ethics Commission cut ties with its developer and is seeking to recoup $2 million.
Okla Supreme Court overturns state social studies standards
The Oklahoma Supreme Court tosses social studies standards, citing an illegal vote. The standards pushed Bible stories and election denialism into schools.
Homeowners sue State Farm over hail claim denials
A hailstorm wrecked Billy Hursh’s roof. State Farm offered $1,400. Now, he’s part of a lawsuit alleging a nationwide scheme to deny legitimate claims.
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.
Oklahoma schools get ‘D’ in achievement, ‘C’ in growth
The Okla State Department of Ed has assigned the state a D grade for academic achievement in public schools but a C in learning growth for 2024-25 school year.
Oklahoma Supreme Court tosses Bible mandate suit
The Okla Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit over a Bible-in-schools mandate after new education leaders dropped the policy issued by former Supt. Ryan Walters.
OKC charter school disputes probation, denies issues
Staff and board at an OKC charter school say they deserve an apology—not probation—from a state board they claim acted on false info. No plan offered yet.
Controversial standards stall Oklahoma textbook adoption
Oklahoma has halted its social studies textbook adoption after a court blocked controversial standards that included Bible content and false election claims.
Oklahoma eviction highlights gap in tenant legal aid
After eviction from a mold-damaged unit, Barbara Grimm is homeless. Her case shows how lack of legal aid leaves many Oklahoma renters vulnerable.
Flooded, moldy—and facing eviction anyway
Tenants in Oklahoma face eviction for withholding rent, even in unsafe conditions. Leaks, mold, and broken promises don’t protect them from losing their homes.
Recreational marijuana petition drive fails
Oklahoma’s latest effort to legalize recreational marijuana falls short as organizers pull the plug on the SQ 837 petition drive.
