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Oklahoma Senate passes two bills tied to Gov. Stitt’s top priorities as Sen. Goodwin called it “disturbing” anytime she sees the name Trump attached to anything in Oklahoma 

Oklahoma – Oklahoma lawmakers advanced major “Trump Accounts” legislation and a $200 million sovereign wealth fund supported by Gov. Kevin Stitt as part of a broader economic package that aligns closely with Trump-era policy priorities, setting the stage for new state-managed investment programs aimed at…

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Oklahoma lawmakers support extension of surveillance law as critics say it allows access to Americans’ emails, texts, and calls as Trump pushes for longer extension 

Oklahoma – Oklahoma lawmakers aligned with Republican leadership backed a short-term extension of a federal surveillance authority as Congress moved to prevent a lapse in one of the nation’s most controversial intelligence programs, even as internal divisions within the Republican Party continued to surface over…

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Oklahoma man arrested after entering his former school armed and attempting to shoot student before weapon malfunctioned, tackled by school principal who was shot in the leg during struggle 

Oklahoma – Oklahoma man was arrested last week after a shooting incident at PauIs VaIIey High SchooI in Oklahoma, where authorities say he entered the campus armed with two handguns and attempted to carry out an attack before being stopped by school staff. According to multiple…

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Governor Kevin Stitt expresses appreciation to state lawmakers after signing a bill updating dental insurance fee rules and claims handling, calling it an anti-price fixing measure 

Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt signed SB 1942 into law on Tuesday, advancing legislation related to dental insurance claim regulations in Oklahoma. The bill, SB 1942, amends 36 O.S. 2021, Section 7301, which governs dental plan fee regulation. The update modifies the existing definition within…

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Gov. Stitt issues statement following federal judge’s rejection of proposed settlement agreements in long-running eastern Oklahoma poultry case involving growers 

Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt released a statement following a federal judge’s decision to reject proposed settlement agreements submitted by Attorney General Drummond in a long-running legal case involving poultry growers in eastern Oklahoma. The governor said his “heart goes out” to poultry growers facing…

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Governor Stitt celebrates Supreme Court decision in Stroble v. Oklahoma Tax Commission, confirming it does not extend to Oklahoma’s civil or taxing jurisdiction 

Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt celebrated the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling in Stroble v. Oklahoma Tax Commission, confirming that the McGirt decision does not extend to Oklahoma’s civil or taxing jurisdiction. The ruling clarifies that state laws, including…

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Governor Kevin Stitt unveils new $200 million fund that is planned to generate a reliable revenue stream over the next decade to help bolster Oklahoma’s path to eliminating the state income tax 

Oklahoma – A negotiated budget agreement released by leadership in the Oklahoma State Legislature was met with support from Governor Kevin Stitt, who said the plan reflected a continued focus on fiscal restraint, long-term savings, and increased investment in education. The agreement established a framework…