Oklahoma governor race takes personal turn as Drummond releases drug test while President Trump’s backed rival refuses to do the same
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has made his health, financial records and drug test part of the increasingly heated Republican race for governor, releasing records as his Aug. 25 runoff against former state Sen. Mike Mazzei draws closer. Drummond previously said he would…
“Oklahoma will not turn a blind eye to organizations that may support terrorism,” Gov. Stitt issues executive order targeting Muslim groups over potential threats
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has ordered state public-safety officials to assess whether the Muslim Brotherhood, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), or individuals and entities acting on their behalf present a terrorism or public-safety threat in Oklahoma. Stitt issued the executive order directing…
Oklahoma troopers discover driver suffering medical emergency after minor crash near Jay and help save his life by performing CPR for 7 minutes
Oklahoma – Two Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers helped save a driver’s life after responding to a minor crash near Jay and discovering the driver was experiencing a medical emergency. On Aug. 3, Troop L Troopers Kainen Nance and Haven Clemons were dispatched to a crash…
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt responds after President Trump unveils major changes to childhood vaccine recommendations, says move will help parents make “the best decisions” for their children
Oklahoma – “Thank you, President Trump, for bringing greater clarity and transparency to vaccine recommendations,” Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said Aug. 10 after President Donald Trump announced a major overhaul of the federal recommendations for childhood vaccinations. Earlier that day, Trump signed an executive order…
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…
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…
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…
Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford says Dr. Fauci’s diary revealed a different story, adding “we are starting to see the truth, now we want accountability”
Lawton, OK – Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford said newly released diary entries written by former White House COVID-19 adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci reveal significant differences between Fauci’s private reflections and his public messaging during the pandemic, arguing that Americans deserve accountability for decisions that affected…
Driver charged after striking semi-truck, continued wrong way for nearly three miles before crashing into wall, OHP says “miraculously, no one was injured”
Oklahoma – An impaired driver traveling the wrong way on Interstate 44 in Oklahoma City was arrested after a dangerous incident that nearly resulted in a serious crash, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The incident happened Tuesday morning shortly before 9:30 a.m. when the…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol captain retires after 38 years of service to the state
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol honored Captain Jim Terry following his retirement after 38 years of dedicated service to the state of Oklahoma. According to OHP, Captain Terry began his law enforcement career in September 1988 as a Patrolman with Troop R (Capitol Patrol)….
“America stands with the Jewish people,” Oklahoma Sen. Lankford says leaders like Mamdani should not be surprised when hatred spreads after New York attack over remarks about Israel
Oklahoma – “Antisemitism is not an abstract debate. It has real victims,” Arkansas Sen. James Lankford said after a stabbing attack in New York City that injured two men, including a Jewish man, as he warned that inflammatory rhetoric can contribute to the spread of…
