Oklahoma enacts fines, fees reform — tougher sentencing laws
New Oklahoma laws cut some court fees, boost rural mental health funding, and toughen sentences for DUI, shootings, and other serious crimes.
Oklahoma parents look to opt out of new religious social studies content
Frustrated with “ideologically charged” content, Oklahoma parents are using opt-out rights to reject new standards on the Bible and 2020 election in schools.
U.S. Supreme Court deadlocks on tax-funded religious schools
A 4-4 U.S. Supreme Court tie leaves in place Oklahoma’s rejection of a Catholic charter school, halting the nation’s first attempt at a religious public school.
Petition restriction bill passes, heads to Oklahoma governor
A bill strictly limiting voters in Oklahoma’s two largest cities from petitioning the ballot is headed to Gov. Stitt, raising concerns about voter suppression.
Okla education chief: Don’t boost funding, cut taxes instead
Oklahoma State Supt. Ryan Walters held a news conference at the Capitol insisting that the Legislature not increase funding for schools but to cut taxes.
Stitt vetoes bill that would have slowed eviction process
A bill to slow Oklahoma evictions and give tenants five more days passed both Houses of the Okla Legislature—then Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed it.
Lawsuit filed to invalidate new social studies standards
Okla parents, grandparents and teachers, backed by a former GOP attorney general, are asking a judge to strike down the state’s new social studies standards.
Mental health providers say Okla owes $150M in payments
Oklahoma mental health providers aren’t being reimbursed for some services by the state and can’t keep covering the cost, an industry advocate says.
Mental health agency warns of payroll issues in cash crunch
Oklahoma’s mental health agency faces a budget crisis, missed payroll risk, and investigations into poor budgeting and spending practices.
Heads up, Oklahoma voters! Some asked to confirm address
Over the next several weeks, some registered voters in Oklahoma will receive an Address Confirmation Notice from the State Election Board. Watch your mail!
U.S. Supreme Court hears Okla Catholic charter sch case
A seemingly divided U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday over the nation’s first religious & Catholic charter school that aims to open in Oklahoma.
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.
Walter’s new hires experienced in political ops, not edu
Several new Oklahoma Dept of Ed hires have political consulting backgrounds—raising questions if Supt Walters is building a gubernatorial campaign team.
Okla House panel backs limits on citizen ballot initiatives
A bill just passed by an Okla House panel could make it harder for urban voters to get state questions on the ballot by capping petition signatures per county.
Governor of Oklahoma is next goal of House Dem Leader Munson
Democrat House Minority Leader Cyndi Munson announced she’ll run for governor in 2026 during a campaign event outside the state Capitol Tuesday.
