Oklahoma Senate candidate found deceased during search after days-long disappearance, state investigators confirm 54-year-old was discovered inside vehicle in rural area
Oklahoma – A Republican candidate for the Oklahoma State Senate, Barry Christian, was found dead after being reported missing in Beckham County, authorities confirmed. The 54-year-old candidate was discovered inside a vehicle in a rural area after an extensive search effort involving local law enforcement…
Gov. Stitt signs major new laws that could change criminal justice and state pay in Oklahoma
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt signed multiple bills into law this week, enacting changes across criminal justice, state employment, transportation safety, and probate procedures. Among the legislation, SB 1936 modifies Oklahoma criminal statutes by updating offenses related to false impersonation of peace officers, expanding seizure…
Oklahoma Legislature advances controversial bill after heated debate, proposing up to 10 years in prison and $100,000 fines for trafficking abortion-inducing drugs
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Legislature has advanced a controversial measure that would make the trafficking or distribution of abortion-inducing drugs a felony, sending House Bill 1168 to Gov. Kevin Stitt for final consideration. The bill passed through the Oklahoma Senate in late April 2026 after…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol releases footage following arrest in fatal shooting investigation after traffic stop, stating 35-year-old suspect was passenger in vehicle
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has released footage following an arrest connected to a fatal shooting investigation in Muskogee County. According to authorities, the investigation began after a shooting on April 18, 2026, near Fort Gibson, where deputies with the Muskogee County Sheriff’s Office…
$2 billion state investment deal raises questions over company linked to Gov. Stitt
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is facing renewed political scrutiny after state records and investigative reporting raised questions about a $2 billion investment advisory contract awarded through the state’s new Invest in Oklahoma program, a system designed to steer pension and public trust money…
Oklahoma bill signed, Governor Stitt and lawmakers say it will eliminate state income tax
Oklahoma – Kevin Stitt signed a series of bills into law on April 23, 2026, including a measure that could significantly reshape the state’s tax structure by setting Oklahoma on a long-term path to eliminating its income tax. The centerpiece of the legislation, House Bill…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol explains decision to shut down interstate during tornado
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol shared details behind its decision to shut down Interstate 35 during a recent tornado, emphasizing the importance of protecting motorists during severe weather. According to the agency, the closure followed real-time monitoring of the storm as it moved across…
Governor Kevin Stitt signs bill inspired by models used in Texas, Florida, and Utah, aiming to strengthen Oklahoma approach while protecting taxpayers
Oklahoma – Kevin Stitt has signed the Building Utilities and Infrastructure for Long-term Development (BUILD) Act into law, a measure designed to support infrastructure expansion and housing development across Oklahoma without raising taxes or increasing government debt. The governor said the state is experiencing significant…
Gov. Stitt signs wide-ranging education, tax, medical marijuana, environmental and regulatory reform bills into law while vetoing measure to extend Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt signed a wide range of legislation into law on April 20, 2026, while issuing one veto, according to an official release. The governor approved several bills covering transportation, education, taxation, environmental policy, and regulatory reform. Among the signed measures was…
Oklahoma approves benefit increases as lawmakers estimate changes could carry long-term cost of more than $300 million to pension system
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Republican lawmakers advanced a series of bills providing cost-of-living adjustments for retired public employees, including teachers, police officers, firefighters, judges, and other state retirees, as part of a broader budget agreement tied to ongoing pension and fiscal policy discussions. The measures were…
Oklahoma Senate passes two bills tied to Gov. Stitt’s top priorities as Sen. Goodwin called it “disturbing” anytime she sees the name Trump attached to anything in Oklahoma
Oklahoma – Oklahoma lawmakers advanced major “Trump Accounts” legislation and a $200 million sovereign wealth fund supported by Gov. Kevin Stitt as part of a broader economic package that aligns closely with Trump-era policy priorities, setting the stage for new state-managed investment programs aimed at…
Oklahoma lawmakers support extension of surveillance law as critics say it allows access to Americans’ emails, texts, and calls as Trump pushes for longer extension
Oklahoma – Oklahoma lawmakers aligned with Republican leadership backed a short-term extension of a federal surveillance authority as Congress moved to prevent a lapse in one of the nation’s most controversial intelligence programs, even as internal divisions within the Republican Party continued to surface over…
