Lawton, OK — Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt has unveiled her leadership team for the upcoming 60th Oklahoma Legislature, tapping Senators Carri Hicks, Regina Goodwin, and Jo Anna Dossett to take on key roles in the Senate caucus. In a statement, Kirt praised the selection…

Lawton, OK – Oklahoma State Representative Jay Steagall (R-Yukon) has introduced a new bill aimed at phasing out the state’s personal and corporate income taxes over the next decade. House Bill 1009, filed Tuesday, seeks to reduce both the personal income tax rate by 0.00475%…

Lawton , OK – Several lawmakers from Southwest Oklahoma have been appointed to prominent leadership positions in the Oklahoma State Legislature, solidifying their influence over key policy areas in the upcoming legislative session. Senator Dusty Deevers of Elgin has been named Vice Chair of the…

Lawton, OK – A recent announcement by Governor Kevin Stitt regarding a new partnership between Oklahoma and Denmark has sparked controversy among state lawmakers. The agreement, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aims to foster collaboration between the two governments in areas such as energy, technology,…

Lawton, OK – Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters is pushing for a new measure that would make the role of school district superintendent an elected position. This proposal comes in response to a series of controversial incidents involving school leaders across the state, ranging from…

Lawton, OK – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has dismissed his energy and environment secretary, Ken McQueen, after McQueen appeared in court as a plaintiff in a long-standing lawsuit accusing poultry companies of polluting Oklahoma waters. The governor made the announcement Tuesday, stating that McQueen’s participation…

Lawton, OK – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced Monday that Tom Newell will serve as his new chief of staff, following the departure of Grayson Walker, who held the position for only five months. Walker, who was appointed to the role in July, is stepping…

Lawton , OK – Oklahoma, despite its conservative electorate, faces a regulatory environment that stifles economic growth and job creation. The state is among the most regulated in the country, with over 142,000 regulations, a number that surpasses even traditionally liberal states such as Minnesota,…

Lawton, OK – After months of negotiations, leaders of the Cherokee Nation and Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt have reached a landmark agreement regarding the tribe’s motor vehicle tags. The new compact, which is expected to take effect on January 1, 2024, will allow the Cherokee…

A recent poll has revealed that a significant majority of U.S. voters are in favor of policies similar to those implemented in Oklahoma regarding transgender issues, including restrictions on transgender women in sports and limitations on gender transition treatments for minors. Conducted by Scott Rasmussen…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department announced that contractors will be working on the I-44 bridge deck on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024, from 1:30 AM to 6:00 AM. This work will follow the same traffic control plan used during the initial placement of the bridge….

Lawton, OK – According to the state officials, the announcement heralds a significant economic boost for Oklahoma, with plans for a substantial capital investment and job creation. “Oklahoma is the most business-friendly state in the nation, and companies worldwide are taking notice,” Governor Stitt expressed…