State

Gary Richardson, candidate for Governor, comes to Sapulpa

January 4, 2018

Richardson’s primary platforms include making turnpikes free roads again, and lots of accountability.

Leewright appointed chair of Senate Business, Commerce and Tourism Committee, makes state history

December 14, 2017

Leewright owns Dynamic Restoration in Sapulpa and brings 25 years of experience to his new…

Senator pleased to see agency auditing commission work to begin

December 9, 2017

“It’s not just a matter of slashing budgets…this commission will look closely at agency programs…

Two earthquakes felt last night, state can’t agree on what’s causing them

December 5, 2017

The state’s energy and environment cabinet says it’s “very likely” that wastewater wells are causing…

Oklahoma’s new education policy rated among highest in the nation

November 14, 2017

Of the 51 state plans, only seven, including Oklahoma, scored ‘strong’ across all three metrics.

How they voted: House Bill 1054X falls short by just five votes

November 9, 2017

The bill would’ve given teachers and state workers a raise, but some were saying it…

Oklahoma Senate Democratic Leader Issues Statement on Failure of ‘A+’ Revenue Package

November 9, 2017

“We all owe it to our constituents to reject cash and cuts as our only…

Senate GOP freshmen urge House to take up ‘A+ budget deal’

November 7, 2017

“There are real lives at stake. There are unacceptable consequences if the Legislature fails to…

Special Session Budget Agreement Reached

October 23, 2017

If passed, the budget agreement would include tax on cigarettes, tax increase on fuel and…

Bergstrom attends Balanced Budget Amendment Planning Convention

September 14, 2017

Sen. Micheal Bergstrom is in Phoenix, Arizona as a delegate attending the Balanced Budget Amendment…