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Oklahoma Highway Patrol Budget Seeks Funding for 150 New Troopers
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol budget includes $26 million to hire 150 new troopers and expand school security duties statewide.

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Jan 131 min read


Oklahoma Lawmakers Push School Library Obscenity Bill
Oklahoma lawmakers are considering a school library obscenity bill that would restrict books with sexual content based on community standards.

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Jan 91 min read


High Homeowners Insurance Rates Face Scrutiny at Capitol
Oklahoma lawmakers examine high homeowners insurance rates as legislative discussions begin ahead of the 2026 session.

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Jan 71 min read


Lawmakers Question Where Oklahoma Lottery Revenue Goes
Oklahoma lawmakers press the Lottery Commission for details on how Oklahoma Lottery revenue is distributed to education programs.

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Jan 61 min read


Oklahoma Lawmaker Proposes Millionaire Tax for Education
An Oklahoma lawmaker proposes a millionaire tax aimed at increasing funding for low-performing schools statewide.

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Dec 31, 20251 min read


Oklahoma Driver Citizenship Verification Bill Filed for 2026 Session
Oklahoma lawmakers prefile Senate Bill 1243, requiring proof of citizenship or lawful presence to obtain or renew driver licenses.

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Dec 23, 20251 min read


Oklahoma Historical Society Budget Request Highlights Preservation Needs
The Oklahoma Historical Society budget request includes new funding to preserve thousands of historic artifacts, artworks, and state records.

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Dec 22, 20251 min read


Oklahoma Bill Would Require Public Comment at State Meetings
A proposed Oklahoma bill would require state boards and commissions to allow public comment on agenda items before taking official action.

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Dec 17, 20251 min read


Oklahoma Equalization Board to Set State Budget Outlook
Oklahoma’s Equalization Board meets Friday to release the first official estimate of available state revenue for the next fiscal year, shaping the 2026 budget debate.

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Dec 17, 20251 min read


Oklahoma Lawmakers Ask AG to Revisit COVID Response Investigation
Twenty-one Republican Oklahoma lawmakers request a renewed investigation into the state’s COVID-19 response and treatment decisions.

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Dec 10, 20251 min read


Federal Judge Blocks Oklahoma Drug Law Change
A federal judge temporarily halted a new Oklahoma drug law meant to restrict drug makers from interfering with hospital discount pricing programs.

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Nov 10, 20252 min read


Oklahoma Senate Leader Pushes Review of Lawmaker Pay Raises
Oklahoma Senate President Lonnie Paxton wants the state compensation board to revisit a pay raise decision that favored legislative leaders.

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Oct 22, 20251 min read


Ryan Walters Under Ethics Investigation in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Ethics Commission investigates former Superintendent Ryan Walters for potential conflicts of interest after leaving office.

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Oct 8, 20251 min read


Oklahoma Homeowners Face Nation’s Highest Insurance Burden
Oklahoma homeowners pay one of the highest shares of income for property insurance in the U.S., sparking legislative action and heated debate.

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Oct 1, 20251 min read
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