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Oklahoma Political Wire


INSIGHTS INTO OKLAHOMA'S POLITICAL ARENA
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Stitt signs bills to open state tuition scholarship program to teachers' children, expand step raises
Two highly anticipated teacher retention bills received the governor's signature Tuesday. House Bill 1727 by Rep. Anthony Moore...
11 hours ago
Election results: Voters pick new OKC, Tulsa-area representatives in three House races
The polls have closed on three legislative races to fill vacant seats in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, including one in Oklahoma...
2 days ago


Changes made on campaign money for energy regulators
When it comes to the election of Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners or the legislators who propose the bills affecting utilities, roads...
2 days ago
Oklahoma Special Elections: Polls open, here's what's on the ballot
Oklahomans vote Tuesday in a special election, including for House District 97 in Oklahoma City. Polls close at 7 p.m. Oklahomans across...
3 days ago
Oklahoma's primary election locks out too many voters. It's time for a change. | Opinion
As a lifelong Oklahoman, I grew up admiring leaders like Henry Bellmon — public servants who put principle over partisanship and worked...
4 days ago


Ginnie Graham: Oklahoma women get win from Legislature with expanded birth control access
Allowing women to make fewer trips to the pharmacy doesn’t seem like a big win, but it is in Oklahoma when it’s for birth control. Senate...
6 days ago


Enforcement of Oklahoma immigration law blocked indefinitely
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma City federal judge this week placed an indefinite ban on enforcement of a state law criminalizing...
Jun 5


Oklahoma's New Legislation HB1678 Ensures Transparency in Tied Election Outcomes
When the vote count lands on a dead-even split in Oklahoma, the fate of the election will no longer seem like an indifferent roll of...
Jun 4
New state law sets rules allowing city to collect liens on property
The Oklahoma Legislature has overridden a gubernatorial veto of a municipal lien bill that supporters say will strengthen municipal...
Jun 4


Stitt names interim Oklahoma mental health commissioner
OKLAHOMA CITY — Gov. Kevin Stitt named an interim commissioner of the Oklahoma mental health department Tuesday, following the...
Jun 4
Carbon Capture bill signed by governor
A bill aimed at establishing clear guidelines for carbon capture and storage in Oklahoma has received final legislative approval and will...
Jun 4
House Select Committee Chair Comments on Mental Health Department Appointment
OKLAHOMA CITY – Majority Leader Mark Lawson, R-Sapulpa, released the following statement regarding the Governor's appointment today of...
Jun 4
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