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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Lawton, OK – After more than two decades of dedicated service, Angela Spurlock, the director of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), has announced her retirement, effective March 1. Spurlock, who has served as the OSBI director since 2022, made the announcement today, bringing…

LAWTON, Okla. – Representative Marilyn Stark has introduced a bill aimed at offering sales tax exemptions to qualifying nonprofit organizations in Oklahoma. The proposed legislation would apply to nonprofits with annual gross revenues of $3 million or less. However, purchases of alcohol and tobacco would…

Lawton, OK — Governor Kevin Stitt’s proposal to create a state militia independent from the Oklahoma National Guard is sparking debate among state lawmakers. Major General Thomas Mancino, the commander of the Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard, presented the idea during a Senate panel’s…

Lawton, OK – Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has filed a $474 million lawsuit against U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and ICE Deputy Director Peter Flores. The lawsuit, announced today, claims that the Biden administration’s border policies have caused significant financial and operational…

LAWTON, Okla. — Oklahoma Senator Dusty Deevers has introduced a new bill aimed at eliminating the need for permits to hunt feral hogs, a move he believes will help Oklahomans better protect themselves from the damage these invasive animals cause each year. The proposed “Free…

Lawton, OK – On January 13, 2025, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order establishing the Secure Oklahoma NOW (Not on Our Watch) initiative, a comprehensive plan designed to strengthen the state’s defense against terrorism and enhance public safety. The executive order empowers the…

Lawton, Okla. — A new bill introduced to the Oklahoma State Senate has raised concerns over the state’s approach to homelessness, as it would limit the ability of smaller municipalities to provide essential services to unhoused individuals. Senate Bill 484, authored by newly elected Senator…