Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to host Rack Madness event on March 5, offering scoring, prizes, and activities
Lawton, OK – The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will host its annual Rack Madness event on March 5, 2025, inviting hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to participate in a day of scoring, prizes, and family-friendly activities. Attendees can bring deer and elk antlers, antelope horns,…
Oklahoma Transportation Commission to meet February 3 to discuss projects and funding
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Transportation Commission will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, February 3, at 11 a.m. in the R.A. Ward Transportation Building in Oklahoma City. Members of the public and media are invited to attend or watch the livestream online. During the meeting, the…
Oklahoma Schools Proposal Sparks Controversy Over Immigration Status Requirement
Lawton, OK – Oklahoma’s state superintendent, Ryan Walters, has come under fire following a proposal from the state’s Board of Education that would require parents to provide proof of their child’s U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status when enrolling them in public schools. The move…
Oklahoma Lawmaker Proposes Bill Requiring Seatbelts on School Buses
LAWTON, Okla. — A new bill filed by an Oklahoma lawmaker aims to make the journey to and from school safer for students across the state by requiring all school buses to be equipped with seatbelts or harnesses. The proposed legislation comes in response to…
Freshman Senator Kendal Sacchieri Focuses on Building Relationships and Educating Constituents at State Capitol
Lawton, OK – Freshman Senator Kendal Sacchieri, representing District 43, is making her presence felt at the Oklahoma State Capitol with a clear mission: to build strong relationships with fellow lawmakers and advocate for her district’s needs. Sacchieri, who has only recently begun her tenure,…
Uncertainty Surrounds Temporary Federal Fund Freeze in Oklahoma
LAWTON, Okla. – A late-night memo from the White House Budget Office has caused widespread concern after it ordered federal agencies to temporarily halt disbursement of funds that do not align with the executive orders signed by President Donald Trump. While the directive was intended…
Oklahoma Legislature to Consider Major Education Bills Impacting Schools
Oklahoma City, OK — The Oklahoma Legislature is set to debate a series of bills that could significantly alter the landscape of education in the state. Among the proposals are changes to teacher pay, restrictions on cell phone usage in classrooms, and limitations on state…
Oklahoma Attorney General Takes Legal Battle Over Birth Certificates to U.S. Supreme Court
Lawton, OK – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has escalated the state’s ongoing legal battle over transgender individuals’ ability to update their birth certificates. Drummond filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court this week, urging the Justices to review a case that could have…
Oklahoma Bill Proposes Criminalizing Possession of Stolen Shopping Carts, Sparks Debate
Lawton, OK — A new bill proposed by Oklahoma state Rep. Rande Worthen is sparking controversy as it seeks to make it a criminal offense to possess a shopping cart removed from a store’s parking area. House Bill 1689 (HB 1689) would impose penalties of…
Oklahoma Senator Proposes Bills to Address Eviction Process and Tenant Rights
Lawton, OK– In an effort to address the state’s high eviction rates and protect tenants’ rights, Oklahoma Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt has introduced two bills for the 2025 legislative session aimed at reforming the state’s eviction laws. Oklahoma currently ranks sixth in the nation…
Oklahoma Lawmaker Pushes Resolution to Amend Blaine Amendment, Spark Debate Over Public Funding and Religion
Lawton, OK— A resolution introduced by an Oklahoma lawmaker is igniting a renewed debate over the separation of church and state, as it seeks to amend a section of the state constitution that prevents public funds from being used to support religious organizations. Representative Mickey…
Tribes Intervene in Lawsuits Against Oklahoma District Attorneys Over Jurisdictional Dispute
Oklahoma City, OK— The Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Choctaw Nations have announced their intervention in support of lawsuits filed against two Oklahoma district attorneys, Matt Ballard and Carol Iski, over allegations that they have violated federal law by attempting to prosecute defendants who are members of…