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.
Eviction crisis tied to low wages, housing shortage
Nearly half of Oklahoma households struggled to afford basics in 2023. A new report links the state’s eviction crisis to low wages and a lack of housing.
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.
New leadership ushers calm at Oklahoma state education board
In its first meeting since Ryan Walters’ resignation, Oklahoma’s state education board shifted from political fights to long-overdue school decisions.
Ryan Walters faces ethics inquiry over alliance role
Former state schools chief Ryan Walters is under a new ethics investigation over his promotion of a conservative nonprofit while in public office.
Okla Gov Stitt names new state schools superintendent
Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed a retired CareerTech administrator to lead the Okla State Dept. of Ed and a “turnaround team” of officials from across the state.
Tribes say OKC’s Rep. Lucas blocks land return
Tribes say OKC’s Rep. Frank Lucas is stalling their 150-year fight for 10,000 acres near El Reno while pushing $16.6M for a research center.
Walters to quit as state supt, head anti-teachers-union org
State Supt. Ryan Walters says he’ll resign in October, over a year before his term ends, to lead a conservative group fighting teachers’ unions.
Controversial Oklahoma turnpike route will shift westward
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has shifted the controversial Norman-area turnpike route 2 miles west, aiming to limit impacts on homes and the environment.
Gov. Stitt’s ‘Operation SAFE’ displaces hundreds in Tulsa
Operation SAFE displaced hundreds of homeless Tulsans. With few shelter beds and cuts to services, many were forced onto city property.
Oklahoma Supreme Court clears petition for open primaries
The Oklahoma Supreme Court cleared the way for a petition drive that could put SQ 836 on the ballot to open state primaries to all voters, any party.
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.
Lack of affordable housing prices out Oklahoma renters
One in four Oklahoma renters is extremely low-income, yet affordable housing is scarce—fueling high eviction rates and growing homelessness.
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.
Walters’ chief policy advisor paid $150K, few office days
Walters’ chief policy advisor was in the DOE office only 42 days since Jan. 2023 while drawing a full-time $150K salary and running his Texas consulting firm.
