Long Story Short: Legislature Focuses on Budget, Policy at Halfway Point

3.27.24 – Oklahoma Watch Paul Monies discusses the first half of the legislative session, which saw a new budget process used by the Senate and leadership elections on the GOP side. Keaton Ross breaks down where criminal justice legislation stands at the...

Governor agrees with tax-reduction bills passed so far

3.18.24 – OKLAHOMA COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR)  House members rallied around several bills aimed at reducing the income tax for Oklahomans. An idea that Governor Kevin Stitt has said he would sign if it came to his desk. “It’s our path to zero,” said Governor Stitt....

Oklahoma bill to ‘lock the clock’ and make daylight saving time permanent passes Senate

3.12.24 – Alexia Aston, The Oklahoman (AP Photo/Steven Senne) Oklahomans lost an hour of sleep earlier this week, and now Oklahoma legislators are once again attempting to lock the state in daylight saving time year-round. Senate Bill 1200 would...

Multiple OKC-area highways, turnpikes to be designated as interstates in coming month

3.7.24 – KFOR.com- OKLAHOMA CITY Oklahoma City drivers will soon notice new signage going up on several local highways designating them as interstate highways. On Tuesday, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s (OTA) board voted to move forward with plans to...

Oklahoma lawmakers rush to get bills through committee as deadline approaches

2.27.24 – KOSU – By Lionel Ramos Thursday, Feb. 29 marks the last day state lawmakers can have their bills heard and passed through committees in their chamber of origin to then be considered on the floor. Thursday, Feb. 29 marks the last day state lawmakers can...

Oklahoma bill would link school security cameras to law enforcement

2.20.24 – Brodie Myers – KJRH – TULSA, Okla School safety-related legislation often deals with locking mechanisms, heavier doors, or more security guards. House Bill 3860, The School Safety Interoperability Fund, is taking a different approach,...