“No one should be imprisoned for living out their faith,” Oklahoma Sen. Lankford thanks President Trump after pastor imprisoned for nearly nine months is released
Oklahoma – U.S. Sen. James Lankford welcomed the release of Pastor Ezra Jin from a Chinese prison, saying no one should be jailed for practicing their faith and calling on the Chinese Communist Party to free others who remain imprisoned for their religious beliefs. In…
Oklahoma Sen. Armstrong says he intends to use every moment left in the Senate to push what he calls Congress’ ‘single most important’ priority for America’s long-term future
Oklahoma – U.S. Sen. Alan Armstrong said he plans to spend the remainder of his time in the Senate advancing permitting reform, calling it the most important action Congress can take to strengthen the nation’s long-term energy security and economic future. In a post on…
“If nothing changes, blackouts will become commonplace,” Oklahoma Sen. Armstrong responds after NYC mayor urges residents to conserve electricity amid heatwave
Oklahoma – A growing debate over U.S. energy infrastructure and grid reliability has intensified after Sen. Alan Armstrong warned that rising electricity demand, combined with permitting delays, could lead to widespread power shortages in the coming years. His remarks came as extreme heat conditions placed…
Sen. Lankford responds to court ruling, says “Oklahomans are frustrated when someone breaks into our country to force us to give their children American citizenship”
Oklahoma – U.S. Sen. James Lankford criticized the Supreme Court’s recent birthright citizenship decision, saying the ruling should push lawmakers to take action and arguing that American citizenship should not be obtained through what he described as “fraud or illegal actions.” “Americans are proud of…
Gov. Stitt defends Oklahoma criminal justice system after attorney general data release, says “don’t let the State Attorney General bamboozle you during an election year”
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt defended the state’s criminal justice system following a data release from the State Attorney General, saying the information was being misinterpreted and did not reflect wrongdoing by state agencies. “This latest data dump by the State Attorney General is…
“No resource will be spared when Oklahoma needs our help,” Oklahoma Highway Patrol helps rescue injured hiker in the mountains
Oklahoma – Oklahoma emergency response agencies worked together to rescue an injured hiker from the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge during a June 20 hoist rescue operation. The Oklahoma National Guard said the mission highlighted the strength of partnerships between multiple agencies, including the Oklahoma Highway…
Governor Stitt welcomes $179 million investment, says “Oklahoma keeps proving it’s a top destination for growing businesses”
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt announced that McKesson will invest $179 million in a new facility in Moore, Oklahoma, calling the project another sign of the state’s growing business environment. “Oklahoma keeps proving it’s a top destination for growing businesses,” Stitt said. “I am proud…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol mourns loss of longtime member K9 Dak, who they say died from natural causes
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of K9 Dak, a longtime member of the agency who spent years helping protect communities across Oklahoma. Dak, born on August 10, 2014, began serving with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol in 2015 and was assigned…
Oklahoma Sen. Lankford says “Trump made America safer by weakening Iran”, argues previous presidents failed to bring regime to the table
Oklahoma – U.S. Sen. James Lankford is defending President Donald Trump’s approach toward Iran, arguing that the Middle Eastern nation is significantly weaker today than it was before recent military and diplomatic efforts by the United States. In a social media post shared within the…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol cadets complete active shooter response training as academy recruitment continues
Oklahoma – Cadets with the 75th Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy are completing specialized active shooter response training this week as part of their preparation to serve as state troopers. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the cadets are participating in LASER training, which stands for…
Oklahoma Sen. Lankford reacts to border crisis, says Biden administration “failed our country” after 146,000 migrant children located
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford responded on June 12 to reports and statements from federal officials and lawmakers regarding unaccompanied migrant children who entered the United States in recent years, highlighting claims that the Trump administration has located approximately 146,000 minors who were previously…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol reminds drivers of move-over law after attorney who said she was unaware of the law receives $1,244 citation
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is once again reminding motorists about the state’s move-over law after a driver was cited for failing to move over while passing a traffic stop on the Turner Turnpike. According to the agency, the driver passed an Oklahoma Highway…
