Oklahoma schools to get more choice in panic alert systems with new bill

6.7.24 – KTUL- Tulsa By adopting HB 4073, the Oklahoma Legislature also has ensured local school choice and free market competition for school mobile panic button systems. The legislation tasks the State Board of Education with adopting a list of approved mobile...

Oklahoma Governor to decide fate of nearly 100 bills as legislative session ends

6.1.24 – OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) The Oklahoma legislature is wrapped up for the session, and it’s up to the Governor to decide what becomes law. There’s more than 350 bills that were signed into law so far this session, and still nearly one...

Gov. Stitt gives up on income tax cut, Oklahoma lawmakers strike budget deal

From right to left, Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, Governor Kevin Stitt, and House Speaker Charles McCall take a selfie following finalized budget agreements, May 22, 2024, at the Oklahoma State Capitol. 5.23.24 – KOSU An income tax cut isn’t happening this year....

OK Senate bill targets “organized retail crime”

5.14.24 – ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) – An Oklahoma Senate Bill authorized by Pro-Tem Greg Treat is targeting organized retail crime, where criminals steal merchandise and then resell the stolen goods online. The Buy Safe America Coalition stated these organized...

Oklahoma law changes education for electrical contractors to combat worker shortage

5.6.24 – Oklahoma City (KOKH) On Friday, Governor Kevin Stitt signed into law a bill modifying education requirements for electrical contractors, journeymen, and apprentices. House Bill 3215, authored by Representative Kevin West, R-Moore, looks to alleviate the...

Oklahoma wants to ‘lock the clock’ to Daylight Saving Time

5.2.24 – KWGS Public Radio Tulsa Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law Monday a bill that would lock Oklahoma to permanent Daylight Saving Time (DST), but only if the federal government allows it. Senate Bill 1200, authored by Sen. Blake Stephens, mandates that the...