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Oklahoma special session winding down

6.11.23 – HPPR News With the deadline for the end of the special session coming June 30th, Oklahoma lawmakers are wrapping up their legislative work for 2023. Dick Pryor: This is Capitol Insider – taking you inside politics, policy and government in...

String of break-ins terrorize Oklahoma City small businesses

6.1.23 – KOCO Oklahoma City  A string of crimes continuing at businesses across Oklahoma City has owners looking for answers and help from officials. KOCO reported twice on a series of break-ins near Oklahoma City’s Asian District and in Automobile Alley....

Lawmakers adjourn tense session, but leave with unfinished business

5.26.23 – The Oklahoman With a $13 billion budget spent and several major priorities passed into law during a contentious and oftentimes frustrating legislative session, Oklahoma lawmakers adjourned Friday as required by state law. The budget and dozens of other...

School safety legislation passes in Oklahoma House

5.13.23 – The Journal Record –  OKLAHOMA CITY Legislation that would create a school safety pilot program has passed through the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Passage of House Bill 2903 into law would create the School Resource Officer Program, a...

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: 911 system update bill sent to governor

5.14.23 – Stillwater News Press – One bill approved by the House this week was House Bill 1590, which would update the state’s 911 system in the hope of saving more lives. With just a few weeks remaining in the regular legislative session, budget...