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Governor Kevin Stitt reacts to chaotic anti-ICE protests in New Jersey, defends law enforcement response and says “we don’t tolerate this behavior in Oklahoma” 

Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt issued a public statement emphasizing support for law enforcement and warning against unlawful protest activity following reports of violent unrest connected to anti-ICE demonstrations in Newark, New Jersey. Stitt’s comments came after Fox News reported that anti-immigration enforcement protests outside…

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“Kids need the opportunity to chase their American Dreams,” Governor Kevin Stitt moves to eliminate student cell phones from Oklahoma schools in sweeping new policy 

Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt has signed a new law establishing a permanent statewide “Bell to Bell, No Cell” policy aimed at removing student cell phone use from Oklahoma classrooms during the school day. The legislation requires school districts across Oklahoma to adopt policies that…

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Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers assist multiple law enforcement agencies in locating and saving young girl connected to Texas non-custodial kidnapping suspect 

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) reported that troopers assisted multiple law enforcement agencies in locating and apprehending a non-custodial kidnapping suspect connected to an incident originating in Smith County, Texas. According to OHP, the Texas U.S. Marshals Service notified Oklahoma authorities that the…

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Gov. Kevin Stitt announces massive OHP cleanup operation, troopers recovered thousands of needles and other dangerous materials after overdose death sparks action 

Oklahoma – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced that the Oklahoma Highway Patrol has completed cleanup efforts on state-owned property in Norman as part of Operation SAFE. According to state officials, troopers worked along the 200 block of South Reed Avenue following a recent overdose death…

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Gov. Stitt requests special audit of the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office, cites concerns over significant budget growth and increased staffing levels in recent years 

Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt has requested a special audit of the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office, citing concerns over significant budget growth and increased staffing levels in recent years. In a letter sent to State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd, Stitt pointed to what he…

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Governor Stitt orders immediate halt to weatherization program after investigation reveals $663,000 in questionable spending and directs Attorney General to launch legal probe into CAAOKC 

Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt has instructed the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to immediately halt the weatherization program administered by the Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City, and Oklahoma and Canadian Counties, Inc (CAAOKC), following findings of significant mismanagement. The decision comes after a forensic…

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Medicaid fraud audit cooperation ordered for Oklahoma Attorney General as Gov. Stitt backs federal crackdown and calls separate audit request politically motivated 

Oklahoma – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has directed the state Attorney General to cooperate with a federal audit involving Medicaid Fraud Control Units, emphasizing efforts to prevent misuse of taxpayer dollars and strengthen oversight of Medicaid programs. The directive follows a letter referencing an audit…