State

Mid-America Arts Alliance Expands Support for Rural Oklahoma Artists

October 2, 2025
M-AAA will bring Artist INC Express to Oklahoma with a grant from the Carolyn Watson Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation 

House Updates Online Budget Transparency Portal

October 2, 2025
The portal, known as Budget HQ, was created in 2024 in an effort to bring transparency to the state budgeting process both for the full House membership and the public.

Speaker Hilbert Announces Approval and Assignment of Interim Studies

July 25, 2025
Interim studies serve as a valuable tool for lawmakers to take a deeper look at topics that may require further review or data gathering before formal legislation is considered.
When this gets a million views, I'm going to print out the stats and give them to the owner of this home. Random DIY signs are one of my favorite things. Think about it...what sort of intense need are these people satisfying when they decide the only course of action is to make their own signs and put them on public display? What's the story here? Why did they decide to have these face the 7-11 gas station? In all seriousness, I'm sure someone working in a mental health or suicide prevention field can make use of this stock photo.

Creek County’s collaborative approach transforms opioid crisis response

June 25, 2025
The program addresses multiple needs simultaneously: housing assistance, medication for opioid use disorder, recovery housing scholarships, parenting and GED classes in jail and substance-use education for pregnant women.

Congressman Kevin Hern visits Sapulpa, talks “Big Beautiful Bill,” Israel-Iran, and the southern border

June 19, 2025
Congressman Kevin Hern made a stop in Sapulpa and gave a talk to a small group in Sapulpa where he covered the topics on everyone's minds: "The Big Beautiful Bill," The Middle East, and border security.

Fate of Oklahoma-Texas Heartland Flyer uncertain

June 5, 2025
At one time, they were looking to expand this service through Tulsa to Kansas City. Now it appears the Heartland Flyer may have pulled into the station for the last time.

Sapulpa, Bristow among communities in second pilot launch OKReady “Strengthen Oklahoma Homes” program

April 28, 2025
OKReady will be allocating up to $10,000 in grant funds per approved household. The grant funding will help consumers pay for the approved construction projects.

2024 Certified Healthy Awardees Announced for Creek County

April 28, 2025
Certified Healthy Oklahoma – a collaborative effort of OSDH, The Oklahoma Academy, Oklahoma Turning Point Council and the State Chamber of Oklahoma – offers certifications in six categories: Business, Campus, Community, Congregation, Early Childhood Program and School. Applications for 2025 Open August 1.

Hilbert commends governor on order about employees across state agencies

April 9, 2025
“This is exactly the type of fiscal responsibility Oklahomans expect," Hilbert said about Stitt's executive order inquiring about contract employees across state agencies.

Gollihare carries Campbell’s undisputed nomination to Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority

April 8, 2025
“Craig Campbell brings a rare combination of aerospace expertise, military leadership, and executive experience,” Gollihare said. “His nomination is a win for Oklahoma and the future of our space industry.”
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