100s of OU, OSU, TU staff at risk from research funds cuts
Colleges and universities nationwide are outraged over a new policy from the National Institute of Health that would decrease overall grant funding nationwide.
Stitt ousts 3 from Okla State Bd of Ed over ‘political drama’
Gov. Kevin Stitt has replaced three of his appointees to the Oklahoma State Board of Education for “needless political drama” rather than academic results.
Stitt copies Trump Administration with tax cut, ‘DOGE’ ideas
In his State of the State address, Okla Gov. Kevin Stitt pushed tax cuts, school reforms, and a state version of Pres. Trump’s Dept of Gov't Efficiency.
Housing insecurity forces Oklahoma seniors to move
As Oklahoma’s senior population outpaces other demographic growth, the state’s housing supply isn’t keeping up, with residents spending more for less.
Citizen check requirement in Okla schools passed by state Board of Ed
A proposed rule that would require schools to ask for proof of U.S. citizenship during enrollment unanimously passed the Oklahoma State Board of Ed Tuesday.
Oklahoma’s all-GOP delegation reacts to Trump’s inauguration
Oklahoma’s Republican delegation gathered Monday in the Nation’s Capitol to witness the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States.
Oklahomans at Trump’s inauguration adapt to disruptions
Thousands traveled to the nation’s capital for Donald Trump's inauguration, among them, Oklahomans who made the journey as supporters, critics, and security.
Education bills to watch in this year’s Oklahoma Legislature
Newly filed bills in the Oklahoma Legislature show lawmakers are looking to boost teacher pay, ban student cellphones and revamp the state Board of Ed.
Governor unveils Oklahoma State Guard plan for ’emergencies’
Governor Kevin Stitt seeks to re-establish the dormant Oklahoma State Guard as a state-controlled civil defense force deployable solely within the state.
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.
