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…
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…