Governor appoints Senior Advisor to Division of Government Efficiency to drive waste reduction and improve state operations
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt has appointed economist, businessman, and attorney Marc Nuttle as Senior Advisor to the Division of Government Efficiency (DOGE-OK). Announced during the Governor’s State of the State address earlier this month, DOGE-OK builds on Stitt’s previous initiatives aimed at eliminating wasteful government…
Governor Stitt announces new agreement with U.S. Department of Homeland Security to enhance Operation Guardian and bolster state law enforcement efforts
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt has announced that a new memorandum of agreement is set to be finalized between the State of Oklahoma and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This agreement will enhance the implementation of Operation Guardian, enabling state troopers and agents from the…
Oklahoma Human Services sees decrease in children entering Child Welfare System due to partnerships and preventative services
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Human Services has seen a steady decline in the number of children entering its Child Welfare System over the past decade. This change is largely attributed to increased collaboration with community partners and other state agencies, alongside a focus on preventative, in-home…
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry now accepting nominations for 2025 Gov. Stitt’s Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture Award
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Governor Stitt’s Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture Award. The award recognizes leaders in the agriculture industry who have demonstrated personal values, exceptional performance, and notable achievement. The recipient of…
Governor Stitt makes changes to Oklahoma State Board of Education following NAEP score concerns
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt has named three new members to the Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE), following months of controversy at the Oklahoma State Department of Education and underwhelming results from the annual National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). “Nothing is more important…
Filmed in Oklahoma Act generates record-breaking $531 million economic impact, officials announce
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Film + Music Office, the Oklahoma City Chamber, and Visit Tulsa recently announced that the “Filmed in Oklahoma Act” (FIOA), signed into law in May 2021, has led to a record-breaking direct economic impact of over $531 million for the state….
ODWC Law enforcement chief presents Life Saving Award to five game wardens for heroic actions
Oklahoma – ODWC Law Enforcement Chief Nathan Erdman presented the Life Saving Award to five game wardens for their heroic actions beyond the normal course of duty to save lives. Erdman stated that the award is given to law enforcement employees who render extraordinary service to…
Oklahoma announces implementation of Operation Guardian to deport illegal migrants
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt announced the implementation plan for Operation Guardian, a statewide deportation initiative led by Oklahoma Commissioner of Public Safety Tim Tipton. The program aims to remove illegal migrants with criminal records from Oklahoma through expanded cooperation with federal authorities. Operation Guardian will…
Tickets available for 2025 Call of the Wild Gala in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma – Tickets are now available for the 2025 Call of the Wild Gala, scheduled for Feb. 28 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The annual fundraising event supports the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Foundation’s efforts to…
Governor Stitt delivers State of the State address, outlines 2025 legislative priorities
Lawton, OK – Governor Kevin Stitt addressed Oklahoma’s 60th Legislature, highlighting his 2025 agenda focused on protecting taxpayers, boosting business, safeguarding state savings, and defending the Oklahoma way of life: “Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell. Speaker Kyle Hilbert and President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton. Members of…
Governor Stitt issues Executive Order creating Division of Government Efficiency
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt issued Executive Order 2025-04, creating the Division of Government Efficiency (DOGE-OK) within the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES). The new division will build on past efficiency initiatives and focus on eliminating wasteful government spending, improving efficiency, and ensuring…
Oklahoma Human Services requests nearly $23 million for waiver programs and FMAP match
Lawton, OK – Jeffrey Cartmell, director of Oklahoma Human Services, presented the agency’s performance review and budget request during the Oklahoma House of Representatives Appropriations and Budget hearing on Tuesday morning. For the state fiscal year 2026, the agency requested nearly $23 million to support increases…