Oklahoma sees huge policy shift as Gov. Stitt signs major legislation package impacting health care and state government oversight while vetoing key bills
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt signed a wide-ranging package of legislation into law while issuing vetoes on four bills, according to an official release outlining final action on multiple measures affecting education, public safety, health care, transportation, and state governance. The signed legislation spans dozens…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol congratulates trooper on Army commission
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol recognized Trooper Ruben Maravilla after he completed nearly a year of military training and earned a commission in the United States Army. According to the agency, Maravilla recently attended 11 months of training through Officer Candidate School, where he…
Oklahoma school athletics face big shift after Gov. Stitt signs eligibility law increasing transparency with open meetings and removing automatic penalties for transferring students
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt has signed House Bill 2153 into law, a measure that changes how the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) handles student eligibility decisions and removes the automatic penalty period for student athletes who transfer schools. According to the legislation, OSSAA…
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says state needs “leaner government” after high-stakes veto fight, targets 400+ boards and commissions in major government overhaul push
Lawton, OK – Governor Kevin Stitt said the final day of Oklahoma’s legislative session delivered a clear message that the state is ready for reform, accountability, and consolidation across hundreds of boards and commissions. In a statement released after Sine Die, the governor pointed to…
Oklahoma school system faces major shift after Gov. Stitt signs massive $275 million school choice expansion into law, sparking major change in how families choose schools
Oklahoma – The State of Oklahoma has enacted a major expansion of its school choice program after Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 3705 into law, increasing the funding cap for the Parental Choice Tax Credit program to $275 million. According to the announcement, the…
“Oklahomans will now truly benefit from this relief,” Oklahoma governor responds quickly on fuel tax rule tied to possible Trump federal policy shift that could lower gas prices
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt praised the Oklahoma Legislature for quickly advancing legislation aimed at preparing the state for potential changes to federal fuel tax policy under President Donald J. Trump. According to a statement from the governor, both chambers of the Legislature acted swiftly…
Oklahoma Governor marks significant round of legislative decisions with sweeping laws expanding experimental health care access and changing schools, while blocking sentencing reform
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed 20 bills into law while vetoing eight others, marking a significant round of legislative decisions affecting a wide range of state policies. Among the signed measures, SB 330 authorizes the Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medicine Authority to…
Oklahoma Governor Stitt comments on controversial nationwide review of Mexican consulates, calls for accountability
Oklahoma – Governo Kevin Stitt issued a statement supporting a U.S. Department of State review of Mexican consulates operating across the United States under President Donald Trump’s “America First” foreign policy approach. Stitt said he welcomes the review of all Mexican consulates, including the one…
Oklahoma Governor Stitt breaks silence on inmate release controversy, slams “politically motivated” accusations
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt is pushing back on what he described as politically motivated criticism following a grand jury report involving the early release of an inmate. Stitt said his thoughts are with victim Micaela Borrego and her family, noting the lasting impact…
Oklahoma students would not be allowed to use phones at all in schools under sweeping new law, as lawmakers advance bill to Governor Stitt’s desk for final approval
Oklahoma — Lawmakers have advanced legislation to make the state’s school cellphone restrictions permanent, moving a measure known as the “Bell to Bell, No Cell” policy to Governor Kevin Stitt’s desk for final approval. The bill, officially House Bill 1276 (HB 1276), would permanently prohibit…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol unit struck during emergency response after vehicle turns into private drive, trooper airlifted to hospital after crash-related injuries
Oklahoma – An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper was injured following a collision while responding to an emergency call involving an overturned dump truck, according to officials. Authorities said the incident occurred at approximately 10:00 a.m. as troopers were en route to an injury crash on…
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation investigates officer-involved shooting in Lawton after man exited residence holding two firearms, failed to comply with commands
Oklahoma — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred May 2 in Lawton, according to officials. The Lawton Police Department requested OSBI assistance after officers responded at approximately 10:34 a.m. to the 500 block of Monroe Avenue for a…
