‘State Government’ Category

Measure Strengthening Child Abuse Reporting by Educators Wins Legislative Approval

Senate Bill 553 is heading to the Governor’s desk after the Oklahoma House passed the measure to strengthen requirements for schools to report… 0

Bill Expanding Sheriff’s Office Powers Head to Governor

The Oklahoma House passed Senate Bill 523 giving sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and reserve deputy sheriffs the authority to exercise the same powers and… 0

Echols Lands CPAC Endorsement

Former Oklahoma House Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols says he has received the endorsement of the Conservative Political Action Committee, or CPAC, for… 0

U.S. Supreme Court Hears St. Isidore Charter School Case

Oklahoma’s legal contest over a Catholic-run, public virtual charter school was on full display before the Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court on… 0

OK House Passes Child Rape Death Penalty

The Oklahoma House passed Senate Bill 599 this week which raises the level of punishment for those convicted of sexually assaulting a child…. 0

Sacchieri Files Resolution to Reaffirm Right to Opt Out of REAL ID in Okla.

Oklahoma Senator Kendal Sacchieri filed Senate Resolution 18 to reaffirm Oklahomans have the right to opt out of the REAL ID program and… 0

Virtual Instructional Days Limit Bill Heads to Governor

The Oklahoma House this week approved Senate Bill 758 which limits the use of virtual instructional days per year. The bill requires local… 0

McCall Announces $1.37 Million Raised for Gubernatorial Bid

Former Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall’s campaign is reporting that is has raised $1.37 million over the past six weeks. McCall is appreciative… 0

OKC Firefighters Association Endorses Drummond’s Bid for Governor

The Oklahoma City Firefighters Association is throwing its support behind Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s bid to be Oklahoma’s next governor. “We’re proud to… 0

Stitt Appoints Becky Carson to Empty State Board of Ed Seat

Governor Kevin Stitt has named retired educator Becky Carson to the empty State Board of Education seat. Carson spent 30 years as a… 0

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