Oklahoma bill signed, Governor Stitt and lawmakers say it will eliminate state income tax
Oklahoma – Kevin Stitt signed a series of bills into law on April 23, 2026, including a measure that could significantly reshape the state’s tax structure by setting Oklahoma on a long-term path to eliminating its income tax. The centerpiece of the legislation, House Bill…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol explains decision to shut down interstate during tornado
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol shared details behind its decision to shut down Interstate 35 during a recent tornado, emphasizing the importance of protecting motorists during severe weather. According to the agency, the closure followed real-time monitoring of the storm as it moved across…
Governor Kevin Stitt signs bill inspired by models used in Texas, Florida, and Utah, aiming to strengthen Oklahoma approach while protecting taxpayers
Oklahoma – Kevin Stitt has signed the Building Utilities and Infrastructure for Long-term Development (BUILD) Act into law, a measure designed to support infrastructure expansion and housing development across Oklahoma without raising taxes or increasing government debt. The governor said the state is experiencing significant…
Gov. Stitt signs wide-ranging education, tax, medical marijuana, environmental and regulatory reform bills into law while vetoing measure to extend Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt signed a wide range of legislation into law on April 20, 2026, while issuing one veto, according to an official release. The governor approved several bills covering transportation, education, taxation, environmental policy, and regulatory reform. Among the signed measures was…
Oklahoma approves benefit increases as lawmakers estimate changes could carry long-term cost of more than $300 million to pension system
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Republican lawmakers advanced a series of bills providing cost-of-living adjustments for retired public employees, including teachers, police officers, firefighters, judges, and other state retirees, as part of a broader budget agreement tied to ongoing pension and fiscal policy discussions. The measures were…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Oklahoma man fatally shot by police is believed to have kiIIed his pregnant girlfriend and elderly man before stabbing 30-year-old, authorities say
Oklahoma – Oklahoma authorities said 34-year-old M. TayIor was fatally shot by police last week following a vioIent series of incidents that began the night before, including a double homicide, a stabbing, and multiple burgIaries. Officials believe TayIor may have been connected to all of…
