Homeland Security plants Survivor Tree sapling in honor of Oklahoma City bombing anniversary
Oklahoma – Members of the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security, a division of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, planted a sapling from the iconic Survivor Tree this week to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. The sapling was placed in the…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol continues support for Governor’s Secure Oklahoma Schools initiative
Oklahoma – Since June 2022, Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) troopers have been dedicating part of their work week to the Governor’s executive order, Secure Oklahoma Schools, aimed at enhancing the safety of schools across the state. As part of the initiative, each trooper is required…
Governor Kevin Stitt announces special investigator for the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services following concerns over leadership’s finances and contracting practices
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt, in consultation with the commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, has announced the appointment of a special investigator to examine the agency. This move follows troubling findings related to the previous leadership’s financial management…
Governor Stitt praises $19.4 million in savings as DOGE-OK leads push to eliminate waste and modernize state government
Oklahoma – The Division of Government Efficiency has identified approximately $19.4 million in savings through its ongoing collaboration with state agencies, according to a recent update from the office. The savings reflect the state’s broader initiative to streamline operations, eliminate waste, and modernize outdated practices….
Governor Stitt forms Wildland Fire Response Working Group to enhance Oklahoma’s wildfire response, recovery, and mitigation efforts
Oklahoma – In response to the devastating wildfires that began on March 14, Governor Kevin Stitt announced the creation of the Wildland Fire Response Working Group aimed at improving Oklahoma’s wildfire mitigation, suppression, and recovery strategies. The fires, which resulted in four fatalities and the…
Governor Stitt signs Executive Order 2025-09 to streamline state agencies, protect taxpayer dollars, and ensure transparency and accountability
Oklahoma – On April 8, 2025, Governor J. Kevin Stitt signed Executive Order 2025-09, aimed at protecting taxpayer dollars while ensuring transparency and accountability across state agencies. This executive order emphasizes the Governor’s goal to reduce the number of state employees by the end of…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol releases footage of pursuit and arrest of robbery suspect on I-40
Oklahoma – On March 23, Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) troopers assisted the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office in a high-speed pursuit involving robbery suspect Dallas Steele. Steele had allegedly robbed a gas station in McIntosh County using a firearm and fled westbound on I-40. Pottawattamie County…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper rescues two children and apprehends suspect in Amber Alert case
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Eric Blades, #209, is being praised for his swift action in recovering two children who were the subject of an Amber Alert out of San Antonio. On April 1, 2025, Trooper Blades responded to a broadcast from the Communications…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol shares life-saving reminder after high-speed crash on Turner Turnpike
Oklahoma – A recent crash on the Turner Turnpike in Oklahoma serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of speeding and the life-saving importance of seatbelts. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the incident involved a semi-truck and a pickup truck that collided at…
DOGE-OK released their first report focusing on reducing federal grants, improving asset management, and combating waste and fraud in Oklahoma state government
Oklahoma – Oklahoma has taken a significant step toward financial efficiency with the launch of DOGE-OK, a state-led initiative aimed at reducing unnecessary federal grants, cutting government waste, optimizing asset management, and streamlining the state workforce. The program, introduced by Governor Kevin Stitt, seeks to…
Governor Stitt issues executive order to strengthen religious liberty protections in Oklahoma, directing state agencies to eliminate discriminatory policies
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has issued an executive order aimed at reinforcing religious liberty protections across the state, directing agencies to eliminate laws and regulations that exclude religious individuals or institutions from public programs, funds, or benefits. The order builds on recent U.S….
Oklahoma Highway Patrol honors 2024 Trooper of the Year for Valor following dramatic rescue
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has recognized Trooper Jerrid Hobbie as the 2024 Trooper of the Year for Valor following his heroic actions on August 11, 2024. That night, Hobbie responded to a rolling domestic disturbance where a man pursued his wife and two…


