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CLICK HERE to listen to more from Radio Oklahoma about the video. State School Superintendent Ryan Walters played a five-minute video at a state school board meeting labeling teachers' unions as terrorist organizations. Oklahoma City Democratic Representative and former teacher Mickey Dollens vocalized his thoughts on the video. “That was disgusting,” Dollens said. “It puts a target on teachers' backs, and it makes them into something they are not.”

CLICK HERE to listen to Radio Oklahoma's Ken Johnson's provided details on House Bill 2820. Cheers and applause erupted on the floor of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, as lawmakers successfully overrode the governor’s veto of a bill, shutting down OETA. The final vote was 73 to 23. House Bill 2820 was announced to receive a sufficient number of votes to become law, notwithstanding the objectives of the governor. The Senate also voted to override the veto a short time later. The public broadcaster will not risk facing another “sunset effort” for another three years.

CLICK HERE to listen to Radio Oklahoma's Dale Forbis give an update on the reauthorization of OETA. The Oklahoma House has overridden the governor’s veto of reauthorization for OETA (Oklahoma Education Television Authority). A Senate override attempt on the matter is expected to come into play tomorrow. Governor Kevin Stitt vetoed the routine bill that would reauthorize the public broadcaster to run for another three years. Stitt’s veto message questioned OETA’s value to Oklahoma and included claims that the statewide network overly sexualizes children and indoctrinates them through programs that discuss transgender issues and LGBTQ people.

CLICK HERE to listen to Radio Oklahoma's Bob Sands give details on cutworm moths. An invasion of sorts is underway in parts of the state. Details from Radio Oklahoma’s Bob Sands. In parts of Oklahoma, thousands of cutworm moths are migrating. Every decade or so, there is a major outbreak. They can have a wingspan of up to two inches, and feed at night. Cutworms feed on a wide variety of plants, including but not limited to tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and cabbage.

CLICK HERE to hear details from Radio Oklahoma's Michael Dean on the refinery to be built in Cushing. A next-generation, green oil refinery is slated to be built in Cushing, Oklahoma. Radio Oklahoma’s Michael Dean provides details. The 5.6-billion-dollar project will be the largest in the nation. Southern Rock Energy Partners plans to establish a refinery in Cushing that processes light crude and includes solar power, recycled water, and a 90 percent reduction in emissions.

CLICK HERE to listen to Radio Oklahoma's Dale Forbis with details. Backed by appropriations committee chair Roger Thompson, the Senate has restored powers to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission. Questions have been raised about the way 16 million dollars have been spent. Thompson said a review by the legislative office of physical transparency played a role in the restoration of powers. “Commission goes back in place, they are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, and they can only be removed for cause,” Thompson said. Thompson credited current director Shelley Zumwalt, who was hired to address the concerns.

CLICK HERE to listen to Radio Oklahoma's Bob Sands on the current legislative session. The clock is ticking on the current legislative session, and some major issues await action. Radio Oklahoma’s Bob Sands shares details. With just two days left in the legislative session, lawmakers are left to decide which, if any, of the Governor’s 46 vetoes they will attempt to override. This year, Governor Stitt blocked twice as many bills as he usually averages. Some veto overrides are expected today.

CLICK HERE to listen to Radio Oklahoma's Dale Forbis on paid maternity leave. The Oklahoma Senate has approved legislation granting six weeks of paid maternity leave for full-time female state employees. The author of the bill, Republican State Senator Jessica Garvin, said the bill is a good way to retain state workers. Employee turnover is estimated to cost Oklahoma 110 million dollars each year. “When we are able to hire, recruit and retain high-quality employees in state agencies, that helps with government efficiency," Garvin said. The state of Oklahoma has almost 19,000 female employees, and just under 13,000 are of childbearing age.

CLICK HERE to hear details from Radio Oklahoma's Bob Sands. The old saying, "You can run, but you cannot hide," has proven true again in Edmond. Details are provided by Radio Oklahoma’s Bob Sands. Last week, a motorcyclist taunted police at a traffic stop after he was weaving in and out of traffic on I-35 at a high rate of speed. The motorcyclist, Andrew Arnold, took off back into traffic and disappeared from sight. To his misfortune, he was tracked down by the same policemen and now faces a host of charges.

CLICK HERE for details from Radio Oklahoma's Michael Dean. The Tulsa World reported that the police department is handling fewer complaints filed by community members and internally. Since 2019, there has been a yearly decrease in overall complaints as well as those initiated by citizens.

CLICK HERE to listen to comments from Charles McCall regarding Oklahoma's constitutional session. House Speaker Charles McCall said lawmakers will be wrapping up all of the state’s business by the constitutional deadline Friday at 5 p.m. “We will be finalized Friday this week,” McCall said. “We will end our constitutional session on-time.”

CLICK HERE to listen to Ken Johnson's update on the new youth crisis unit in McAlester. A new crisis unit for youth has been opened in southeastern Oklahoma, and more facilities are planned. State Representative Randy Randleman of Eufaula said the McAlester Crisis Unit did not cost much because an existing facility was used. “We actually worked it in with some of their urgent care, so it really didn’t cost that much because the building was already there,” Randleman said. The next project is set to be an adolescent hospital to be located in McAlester.