Oklahoma Gov. Stitt makes major leadership move, announces expanded role as state prepares for major changes coming to schools and new reading requirements
Oklahoma – Gov. Kevin Stitt announced that State Superintendent of Public Instruction Lindel Fields will also serve as Oklahoma secretary of Education while continuing in his current role. Stitt said Fields has demonstrated strong leadership since taking on his position as state superintendent and expressed…
Lawton mayor honors Purple Heart recipients with National Purple Heart Day proclamation
Lawton, OK – Mayor Stan Booker recognized the service and sacrifice of local Purple Heart recipients on Friday, Aug. 7, issuing a proclamation to Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 602 in observance of National Purple Heart Day. Chapter 602 is the only local…
Sen. Lankford responds after Senate passes Russia and Iran sanctions bill, says “this bill gives President Trump real leverage” to change Putin’s calculations
Oklahoma – “For years, Vladimir Putin has counted on countries like China and India to keep buying cheap Russian oil which directly funds his murder of Ukrainians,” Sen. James Lankford said after the Senate approved a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russia and Iran. Lankford, an…
Gov. Stitt visits Lawton during final 77-county tour, praises FISTA and city’s growth
Lawton, OK – Gov. Kevin Stitt visited Lawton on Friday, Aug. 7, as part of his final tour of all 77 Oklahoma counties, stopping at FISTA Innovation Park to meet with local leaders and discuss economic development and the city’s continued growth. During his visit,…
Lawton police Traffic Unit participates in National Night Out with Ft. Sill community
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department thanked the Ft. Sill community for inviting members of its Traffic Unit and CrimeStoppers of Southwest Oklahoma to a National Night Out event. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that brings residents together with local police,…
Lawton police Sgt. Daniels visits McMahon Tomlinson Center during community outreach
Lawton, OK – A Lawton Police Department officer spent time connecting with community members this week during a game of Bingo at the McMahon Tomlinson Center. Sgt. Daniels of the department’s Community Oriented Policing (C.O.P.) Division was invited to participate in the game, giving the…
Oklahoma Sen. Lankford says he voted to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt, arguing that “Congress has a responsibility to conduct oversight and get answers for the American people”
Oklahoma – “Congress has a responsibility to conduct oversight and get answers for the American people about how COVID-19 started and how our government responded,” Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford said after voting to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress following a contentious Senate…
“We’re proving year after year that conservative leadership works,” Gov. Stitt says Oklahoma defied critics after tax cuts as state revenue exceeds projections by $612 million
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said the state’s latest revenue numbers show that tax cuts can boost economic growth, after Fiscal Year 2026 General Revenue Fund collections finished hundreds of millions of dollars above expectations. “When you cut taxes, revenue grows,” Stitt wrote on…
