Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt has named three new members to the Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE), following months of controversy at the Oklahoma State Department of Education and underwhelming results from the annual National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). “Nothing is more important…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Film + Music Office, the Oklahoma City Chamber, and Visit Tulsa recently announced that the “Filmed in Oklahoma Act” (FIOA), signed into law in May 2021, has led to a record-breaking direct economic impact of over $531 million for the state….

Oklahoma – ODWC Law Enforcement Chief Nathan Erdman presented the Life Saving Award to five game wardens for their heroic actions beyond the normal course of duty to save lives. Erdman stated that the award is given to law enforcement employees who render extraordinary service to…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 – 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…

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…

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…