Stitt might want flat agency budget proposals, but most are asking for more money
Gov. Kevin Stitt is a fan of flat budgets for executive agencies. An analysis by The Oklahoman shows about one-third of those agencies heeded his call
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SCOTUS takes up Oklahoma religious charter school funding case
The high court agreed to review a June Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling that found state funding for a Catholic virtual charter school violates the constitution.
President Trump’s new proclamation could help Oklahoma’s immigration bill take effect
A new proclamation from President Trump could bring an end to the dispute over an Oklahoma law on Immigration.
Gov. Kevin Stitt pushing to bring more gun manufacturers to Oklahoma
Gov. Kevin Stitt is fresh back from the Shot Show in Las Vegas, one of the largest firearm conventions in the world.
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OK Gov. Kevin Stitt wants to reestablish the Oklahoma State Guard
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt wants to re-establish the Oklahoma State Guard and has directed the state’s Military Department to devise a plan for the civil defense force that would be under the governor’s sole authority. Unlike the Oklahoma National Guard ...
Oklahoma Moves to Require Schools to Ask Students’ Immigration Status
The rule would not block undocumented students from enrolling, but it would supply the Trump administration with information to aid immigration enforcement.
Rule requiring citizenship checks in Oklahoma schools passes state board vote
A proposed rule that would require schools to ask for proof of U.S. citizenship during enrollment unanimously passed the Oklahoma State Board of Education on Tuesday, sending the highly controversial proposal to the state Legislature.
Stitt, Drummond each claim victory over the other in state supreme court ruling on legal representation authority
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond are each claiming victory over the other after the Oklahoma Supreme Court issued a ruling in an ongoing dispute over which elected official has the right to decide who will represent the state in legal disputes.
Oklahoma bill allowing local, state police to deport undocumented residents gets new attention
The U.S. Department of Justice is looking into what a proclamation from President Donald Trump could mean for an Oklahoma immigration law that was previously blocked by a federal court.
How much money are Oklahoma agencies asking for this year? Some requests spark pushback
While some agencies are OK with flat budgets, a handful say they need extra funds. Those agencies are asking for a lot more money for the next session
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Oklahoma Turnpike to sell bonds amid legislative push for reforms
The turnpike authority brings a $1.3 billion new and refunding bond deal to market this week after a toll hike sparked a spate of bills to rein in its powers.
Oklahoma invests $30,000 to purchase counter drone mobile units
The Department of Public Safety has acquired four mobile counter Unmanned Aerial Vehicle devices. The total cost was about $30,000 funded through the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security on an existing contract,