“Only American citizens should vote in American elections,” Oklahoma Sen. Lankford responds after President Trump calls for secure elections and takes aim at voter ID debate
Oklahoma – Sen. James Lankford said only American citizens should be allowed to vote in U.S. elections and called for stronger voter identification requirements nationwide, arguing that every state should adopt policies similar to Oklahoma’s election laws. Lankford, R-Okla., made the comments in a series…
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt announces major change for foster children, ending state practice of using Social Security survivor benefits to cover costs
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced that the state will end the practice of diverting Social Security survivor benefits from foster youth, allowing the funds to remain available for the children they were intended to support. The decision was announced in partnership with the…
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt says Attorney General Drummond “has turned his back on Oklahomans” after proposed settlement, says it “comes only after years of dragging chicken farmers through the mud”
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt criticized Attorney General Gentner Drummond after a proposed multimillion-dollar settlement was announced in the state’s long-running poultry lawsuit, arguing the agreement should have been reached years ago. “It is a shame that State Attorney General Gentner Drummond put our…
Oklahoma AG Drummond says government employee’s “comments attacking the credibility of ICE do not reflect the values of Oklahomans” after remarks go viral
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is condemning comments made by an Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation employee about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), saying the remarks do not represent the values of the state and arguing that anyone in Oklahoma law enforcement…
“No one should be imprisoned for living out their faith,” Oklahoma Sen. Lankford thanks President Trump after pastor imprisoned for nearly nine months is released
Oklahoma – U.S. Sen. James Lankford welcomed the release of Pastor Ezra Jin from a Chinese prison, saying no one should be jailed for practicing their faith and calling on the Chinese Communist Party to free others who remain imprisoned for their religious beliefs. In…
Oklahoma Sen. Armstrong says he intends to use every moment left in the Senate to push what he calls Congress’ ‘single most important’ priority for America’s long-term future
Oklahoma – U.S. Sen. Alan Armstrong said he plans to spend the remainder of his time in the Senate advancing permitting reform, calling it the most important action Congress can take to strengthen the nation’s long-term energy security and economic future. In a post on…
“If nothing changes, blackouts will become commonplace,” Oklahoma Sen. Armstrong responds after NYC mayor urges residents to conserve electricity amid heatwave
Oklahoma – A growing debate over U.S. energy infrastructure and grid reliability has intensified after Sen. Alan Armstrong warned that rising electricity demand, combined with permitting delays, could lead to widespread power shortages in the coming years. His remarks came as extreme heat conditions placed…
Sen. Lankford responds to court ruling, says “Oklahomans are frustrated when someone breaks into our country to force us to give their children American citizenship”
Oklahoma – U.S. Sen. James Lankford criticized the Supreme Court’s recent birthright citizenship decision, saying the ruling should push lawmakers to take action and arguing that American citizenship should not be obtained through what he described as “fraud or illegal actions.” “Americans are proud of…
Gov. Stitt defends Oklahoma criminal justice system after attorney general data release, says “don’t let the State Attorney General bamboozle you during an election year”
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt defended the state’s criminal justice system following a data release from the State Attorney General, saying the information was being misinterpreted and did not reflect wrongdoing by state agencies. “This latest data dump by the State Attorney General is…
“No resource will be spared when Oklahoma needs our help,” Oklahoma Highway Patrol helps rescue injured hiker in the mountains
Oklahoma – Oklahoma emergency response agencies worked together to rescue an injured hiker from the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge during a June 20 hoist rescue operation. The Oklahoma National Guard said the mission highlighted the strength of partnerships between multiple agencies, including the Oklahoma Highway…
Governor Stitt welcomes $179 million investment, says “Oklahoma keeps proving it’s a top destination for growing businesses”
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt announced that McKesson will invest $179 million in a new facility in Moore, Oklahoma, calling the project another sign of the state’s growing business environment. “Oklahoma keeps proving it’s a top destination for growing businesses,” Stitt said. “I am proud…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol mourns loss of longtime member K9 Dak, who they say died from natural causes
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of K9 Dak, a longtime member of the agency who spent years helping protect communities across Oklahoma. Dak, born on August 10, 2014, began serving with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol in 2015 and was assigned…
