Sen. James Lankford responds after Senate GOP funds ICE and Border Patrol for 3 years, warns against political games with law enforcement
Oklahoma – Senator James Lankford said Congress is moving forward on major national security legislation, pointing to recent votes on immigration enforcement funding and an upcoming effort to reauthorize federal surveillance authorities. “After voting overnight last week to fund ICE and Border Patrol for the…
Governor Kevin Stitt says “the truth still matters in Oklahoma” as he pushes for transparency in political ads generated by AI
Oklahoma – Gov. Kevin Stitt is calling for greater transparency in political advertising as artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly powerful tool in election campaigns, arguing that voters should be able to make decisions based on candidates’ policies rather than potentially misleading AI-generated content. “The truth…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy cadets reach significant milestone in training as they learn where they will begin their careers as state troopers
Oklahoma – Cadets in the 75th Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy reached a significant milestone in their training on June 5 as they learned where they will begin their careers as state troopers after graduation. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the agency’s chief announced each…
Governor Stitt signs new savings initiative for children in state custody, calls it path to the American Dream
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order aimed at expanding access to federal Trump Accounts for children in Oklahoma’s foster care system, building on federal child welfare initiatives. According to the governor’s office, the order is intended to strengthen financial protections and increase…
Gov. Stitt reacts after nonprofit organization expressed support for Pride Month, says “this is the kind of content that doesn’t need to be funded by taxpayer dollars”
Oklahoma – “This is the kind of content that doesn’t need to be funded by taxpayer dollars. That’s why I vetoed funding of OETA this session,” Governor Kevin Stitt said in a post responding to a Sesame Street message celebrating Pride Month. Governor Kevin Stitt…
Gov. Stitt says Trump endorsement exposed AG Drummond, claims he “turned his back on Oklahoma and showed his true colors”
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt issued a statement criticizing Attorney General Gentner Drummond over his opposition to a major economic development project planned for Inola, describing the effort as one of the largest projects in Oklahoma history. In the statement, Stitt said the project, which…
“You can’t pick and choose who the law applies to based on race,” Gov. Stitt responds to Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling involving tribal settlement deal
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Supreme Court has rejected a settlement agreement involving the City of Tulsa and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, a decision Governor Kevin Stitt says restores proper law enforcement authority in the city. Governor Kevin Stitt said the ruling voids an agreement that…
Mother reached out to Oklahoma Highway Patrol after crash involving her children, says “small gesture made a huge impact during a very stressful situation”
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is recognizing one of its troopers after a family shared a message of gratitude following a recent traffic crash. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Whitney S. wrote to the agency praising Trooper Austin Martin for his professionalism and…
Gov. Stitt reacts to crash that killed four, praises OHP troopers for their response and says suspect will be removed from the country
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt said he is “very proud” of Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers for their swift response following a deadly wrong-way DUI crash on Interstate 40 that killed four young students near Czech Hall Road in Canadian County. The governor made the…
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…
“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…
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…
