Oklahoma Leaders React to Trump Education Department Executive Order
As President Donald Trump signs an executive order to being the process of closing the U.S. Department of Education, many Oklahoma leaders are… 0
Strong Readers Act Moves Forward in the OK Senate
The Oklahoma Senate this week approved Senate Bill 841, the Strong Readers Act. Senator Adam Pugh is the bill’s author and says that… 0
Trump’s Indian Education Funds Order Concerns Some Okla. Tribal Leaders
Tribal leaders attending this week’s United Indian Nations of Oklahoma quarterly meeting in Catoosa raised concerns about the potential impact of President Donald… 0
Drummond Urges Passage of Transparency Enforcement Legislation
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond would like to see House Bill 2163 become law. The measure gives statutory authority to the Public Access… 0
Mulready Warns Oklahomans Face Increased Health Insurance Premiums Next Year
Oklahomans who use the Affordable Care Act marketplace and federal subsidies could see an increase in health insurance premiums next year. Oklahoma Insurance… 0
OK Senate Passes Bill to Tie Increased Education Funding to Extended Classroom Instruction
Senate Bill 409 would tie public school funding increases to more time in the classroom for students. The Oklahoma Senate passed the measure… 0
Tulsa County Judge Orders Former Candidate to Pay $4 Mil to Republican Consultant
A Tulsa County Judge ordered former Oklahoma Senate candidate Jarrin Jackson to pay Republican campaign consultant Fount Holland $4 million in damages. Oklahoma… 0
Stitt Moves to Represent State Interests in Muscogee Creek Lawsuit Against Tulsa
Claiming that the state of Oklahoma’s interests were not being represented, Governor Kevin Stitt filed a motion to intervene in the Muscogee Creek… 0
Distracted Driver Measure for Construction, School Zones Bill Passes OK House
House Bill 2263 would ban using handheld cell phones while driving through active school and construction zones. The Oklahoma House approved Representative Nicole… 0
OK Senate Approves Longer Medical Marijuana Business Setbacks
The Oklahoma Senate passed Senate Bill 640 this week. The legislation increases the required setbacks for medical marijuana businesses from schools and places… 0