State
Hofmeister launches online portal tracking school districts’ use of federal relief funds
January 11, 2023
“We’re very proud of our highly successful distribution of federal relief funds in Oklahoma.”
Hilbert Elected to First Full Term as House Speaker Pro Tempore
January 6, 2023
On Tuesday, the Oklahoma House of Representatives elected Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, as Speaker Pro Tempore of the House for his first full term.
Gollihare Takes Oath of Office
November 22, 2022
The Kellyville Republican was sworn in during a ceremony in the Senate Chamber last Wednesday.
Changes to local tag agencies explained
October 15, 2022
The Oklahoma Legislature recently passed legislation making changes to our local tag agencies. There has been, however, misinformation about what the changes mean.
Federal broadband discount still available for Oklahoma households
July 12, 2022
The federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program is available to help households pay for internet service, but few have signed up since the program’s debut in December 2021.
Leewright elected to Oklahoma Restaurant Association
April 29, 2022
The Oklahoma Restaurant Association prepares to welcome Senator James Leewright as their newly approved President and Chief Executive Officer.
Oklahoma State Health Department to start moving towards “endemic” phase of the pandemic
March 7, 2022
Starting this week, OSDH will discontinue its daily situation updates that monitor the daily case counts. Instead, the OSDH will release data on Thursdays. The weekly report will provide an average based on weekly accumulations.
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics conducts massive operation targeting criminal marijuana trafficking
February 22, 2022
The operation has so far resulted in the seizure of "100,000 plants and thousands of pounds of bulk processed marijuana."
House Republicans propose plan to get 95% of Oklahomans’ broadband coverage
February 22, 2022
House Republican legislation to bring high-speed internet to 95% of Oklahomans in five years will be heard in committee this week.
Additions to “No Patient Left Alone Act” passes through the Senate
February 15, 2022
The full Senate gave approval to Senate Bill 1096 on Tuesday to add pastors, ministers, spiritual advisors and other religious leaders to the approved list of visitors for patients hospitalized during a declared health emergency.