Lawton, OK – Starting January 1, 2025, drivers traveling on Oklahoma’s turnpike system will face a 15% toll rate increase. This adjustment marks the twelfth toll hike since the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) was established in 1953. Joe Echelle, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Turnpike…

Lawton, OK – As the new year was ushered in, law enforcement agencies across Oklahoma ramped up efforts to keep impaired drivers off the streets. With New Year’s Eve typically being a night of heavy celebrations fueled by alcohol and even medical marijuana, authorities warned…

Lawton, OK — As the filing deadline for fiscal bills passes, two state senators are working to address what they see as a growing economic gap for Oklahoma’s low-wage workers. Senators Carri Hicks and Nikki Nice are pushing for legislative changes aimed at raising the…

Lawton, OK – As the new year begins, Oklahoma will usher in a series of important legislative changes that will impact various sectors, including voting rights, healthcare, and support for first responders. Starting January 1, 2024, seven new laws will take effect, reflecting a commitment…

Lawton, OK – Oklahoma Representative Tom Gann, a Republican from Inola, has introduced a comprehensive reform package aimed at overhauling the state’s legislative process. House Resolution 1001 (HR 1001) is designed to increase transparency, redistribute power, and promote a more member-driven approach to governance in…

Lawton, OK – As the holiday season continues with Christmas just behind us and New Year’s celebrations ahead, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to stay safe on the roads. In 2024 alone, 407 people lost their lives in drug or alcohol-related crashes, many…

Lawton, OK – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced that his “Oklahoma Phone-Free School Challenge” will continue into 2025, despite ongoing debates among state lawmakers about the possibility of a statewide ban on cellphones in classrooms. While some are pushing for a complete ban, Stitt remains…

Oklahoma City, OK – Newly released court documents have shed light on the disturbing events surrounding the arrest of a now-suspended Oklahoma City police officer, whose name has been identified as Officer Kitchens. The incident, which took place on the night of November 30, has…

Lawton, OK – In a significant step towards bridging the digital divide, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt joined state officials and representatives from Hillary Communications on Tuesday to break ground on a new broadband project in Bray, Oklahoma. The initiative aims to deliver high-speed internet access…

Lawton, OK – A bill to rename the VA hospital in Tulsa after the late Senator Jim Inhofe has cleared its final legislative hurdles and is now on its way to President Joe Biden’s desk for approval. The bill, which passed both the U.S. House…

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%…