State

Landscape sunset photo across the Oklahoma skies

State Treasurer Todd Russ and State Leaders Celebrate Oklahoma’s Credit Rating Upgrade by S&P Global Ratings

March 26, 2025
S&P Global Ratings raised Oklahoma’s issuer credit rating to the state’s highest rating in decades. "Oklahoma’s financial discipline is paying off," said Treasurer Todd Russ.

State now providing weekly measles updates online

March 20, 2025
As of March 20th, there have been four probable cases reported in the state. All have occurred in unvaccinated individuals. No deaths have been reported.
Soldiers dressed in army camouflage march in formation.

House Passes Legislation to Strengthen Oklahoma Military Bases

March 12, 2025
"Oklahoma has a long history across multiple branches of the military and we want to send a loud signal that the state supports our bases," said Hilbert.
I'm DeepSeek. How can I help you today?

 Drummond urges Congress to ban Chinese AI platform on all government devices

March 11, 2025
Drummond is part of a 21-state coalition that recently sent a letter to Congress, outlining the threat DeepSeek poses to the United States. The platform can send user data directly to the Chinese Communist Party. Users may also unknowingly be creating accounts in China, making their identities and online behavior visible to the Chinese government. 

Senate Approves Gollihare Bills to Strengthen Property Owners’ Rights and Better Care for Vulnerable Oklahomans

March 11, 2025
The Oklahoma Senate has advanced two key measures by Senator Todd Gollihare, R-Kellyville, reinforcing property owners’ rights and allowing for better in-home care for Medicaid recipients.

Senate Unanimously Passes Senator Gollihare’s Bill to Strengthen Penalties for Domestic Violence Offenders 

March 6, 2025
The legislation is aimed at enhancing protections for victims of domestic violence by imposing stricter penalties on repeat offenders and those who assault pregnant women.
electricity, cables, transmission tower, electrical cables, electrical wires, overhead power line, power tower, electricity pylon, nature, tower, structure, industry, sky

Senator Gollihare sees transmission oversight bill pass committee

February 14, 2025
Gollihare's bill aims to strengthen oversight of the electric transmission projects and prevent them from using eminent domain to build certain facilities without the permission of the landowner.
A storm chaser stands close to a powerful tornado as dark clouds loom ominously, showcasing the raw beauty and danger of nature while documenting the extreme weather event unfolding.

Oklahoma House advances controversial bill giving some storm chasers emergency vehicle status

February 12, 2025
Some weather enthusiasts are hoping a plan to create a new class of storm chaser will breeze through the Legislature, but the effort has ignited concerns about government overregulation in what has become a booming industry.

Thompson Bill Works to Put Fresh, Local Food in K-12 Lunchrooms

February 11, 2025
This program would incentivize school districts to partner with local farmers, producers and meat processors to stock their cafeterias.

Deevers Pulls SB1017, Moves Forward with Plans to Improve Student Care, Transparency, and Parental Rights

February 9, 2025
Deevers' controversial bill has been pulled from consideration, saying the language needed to be revised to "more precisely reflect (his) intent."
advertisement