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.
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.
Cindy Byrd launches run for Oklahoma lieutenant governor
State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd has filed paperwork indicating she is running for lieutenant governor of Oklahoma.
Johnson secures Speaker’s chair after vote ‘gyrations’
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) was reelected as Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress in a nail-biting first ballot.
Report criticizes Oklahoma’s handling of those with a mental health crisis
A federal report released Friday slams the state, Okla City and its police department for how the entities deal with people experiencing mental health issues.
Okla House delegation supported goal to axe Ed Dept unlikely to cut funding
The Republican goal of abolishing the Dept of Ed is back in play with the support of Okla’s U.S. House delegation and the state’s supt of public instruction.
Okla ed chief proposes checking students’ immigration status
A proposed rule from the Okla State Dept of Ed would force public schools to ask for proof of U.S. citizenship or legal immigration at enrollment, contradicting federal law.
Incumbent, 2 challengers seek OKCPS’s top school board seat
A three-way race for the top school board seat in Oklahoma City Public Schools features a longtime incumbent and two challengers intent on change.
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.
Oklahoma’s House members sworn in at Capitol
Members of the Oklahoma House were sworn into office Wednesday in the House chambers at the Capitol for the 60th Legislature.
Lankford, Hern join Republican leadership in U.S. Congress
Oklahomans in Washington increased their influence as Sen. James Lankford and Rep. Kevin Hern joined the Senate and House Republican leadership teams.
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.
One Oklahoma Supreme Court justice is ousted after dark money groups dumped millions into...
Oklahomans narrowly chose to retain 2 of 3 state Supreme Court justices who were on the ballot in Tuesday’s election after anonymous groups spent millions.
FEMA chief decries rumors, disinformation about hurricane recovery as worst ever
The FEMA director rebuked those seeking to benefit politically from spreading false information after a recent storm and hurricane.
Lawmaker requests Okla AG opinion on funding for Walters’ Bible mandate
The Okla AG has been asked to give an opinion on the legality of using legislatively-appropriated funding to place Bibles in public school classrooms.
