Oklahoma sees huge policy shift as Gov. Stitt signs major legislation package impacting health care and state government oversight while vetoing key bills
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt signed a wide-ranging package of legislation into law while issuing vetoes on four bills, according to an official release outlining final action on multiple measures affecting education, public safety, health care, transportation, and state governance. The signed legislation spans dozens…
Lawton celebrated Armed Forces Day parade with strong community support
Lawton, OK – The Armed Forces Day Parade in Lawton was described as a success by organizers, with strong participation from local partners and the military community. The Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce said the parade was a joint effort with the City of…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol congratulates trooper on Army commission
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol recognized Trooper Ruben Maravilla after he completed nearly a year of military training and earned a commission in the United States Army. According to the agency, Maravilla recently attended 11 months of training through Officer Candidate School, where he…
Lawton Police Department thanks community for support during National Police Week
Lawton, OK – As National Police Week came to a close, the Lawton Police Department thanked the community for its continued support of officers and department programs. In a statement shared early Sunday morning, the department said community involvement plays an important role in its…
Oklahoma school athletics face big shift after Gov. Stitt signs eligibility law increasing transparency with open meetings and removing automatic penalties for transferring students
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt has signed House Bill 2153 into law, a measure that changes how the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) handles student eligibility decisions and removes the automatic penalty period for student athletes who transfer schools. According to the legislation, OSSAA…
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says state needs “leaner government” after high-stakes veto fight, targets 400+ boards and commissions in major government overhaul push
Lawton, OK – Governor Kevin Stitt said the final day of Oklahoma’s legislative session delivered a clear message that the state is ready for reform, accountability, and consolidation across hundreds of boards and commissions. In a statement released after Sine Die, the governor pointed to…
Oklahoma school system faces major shift after Gov. Stitt signs massive $275 million school choice expansion into law, sparking major change in how families choose schools
Oklahoma – The State of Oklahoma has enacted a major expansion of its school choice program after Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 3705 into law, increasing the funding cap for the Parental Choice Tax Credit program to $275 million. According to the announcement, the…
Lawton fire officials join regional agencies for emergency operations training workshop at FISTA
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department participated in a regional training effort alongside emergency response partners during an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) workshop held in Southwest Oklahoma. Officials said the training brought together multiple agencies, including emergency management partners, for a day of learning…
