Oklahoma Legislature officially elects chamber leaders
Leaders of the Oklahoma House and Senate were officially elected Tuesday during the Legislature’s organizational day. As expected, Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, was elected as Speaker of the House and Sen.
Oklahoma open primary supporters refile petition to clarify issues
Supporters of open primaries have refiled their initiative petition to clarify some concerns. State Question 835 has been refiled as State Question 836. “We are refiling our initiative petition out of an abundance of caution,
Oklahoma lawmakers approve rule limiting women's bathroom at capitol to 'biological females'
OKLAHOMA CITY — House lawmakers voted Tuesday to clarify who can use the women’s restroom at the back of the legislative chamber at the Capitol. Under the new rule, which applies to a single women’s bathroom, only “a person born as a biological female” can use the restroom designated for female representatives.
'Like living in a war zone': Oklahoma's ban on gender-affirming care for minors mirrors Trump's promises
A Tulsa mom drives her 15-year-old transgender son to Kansas for gender-affirming care. With Trump taking office, the teen's future is uncertain.
Trial for suspect accused in Oklahoma Election Day terror attack plot delayed
The trial for an Afghan man accused of plotting an Election Day terrorist attack in Oklahoma on behalf of ISIS has been delayed.
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Your Vote Counts: Reflections On Wins, Losses In Oklahoma Politics, And What’s Ahead In 2025
On Sunday's Your Vote Counts, political analyst Scott Mitchell joined state leaders Jon Echols and Jason Dunnington to reflect on 2024's political milestones and share their predictions for 2025.
New leaders of Oklahoma House, Senate elected by members
Tuttle, was elected to serve as Senate president pro tem, while Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, was elected speaker of the House of Representatives.
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County officials in Oklahoma take oath of office
OKLAHOMA (KTEN) -- The results of 2024's primary and general elections for county offices in Oklahoma became official Thursday as winners took their oaths of office. For Love County Sheriff Andy Cumberledge, the day marked the start to his first four-year term in office.
Oklahoma leaders react to former President Jimmy Carter's passing and impact on the state
Congressman Frank Lucas, OK-03, released a statement regarding the passing of former President Jimmy Carter.Carter passed away Sunday afternoon at the age of 10
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Eight file for open Senate District 8 in eastern Oklahoma
Eight candidates are seeking the 2025 vacant Senate District 8 seat representing Okmulgee, Okfuskee and McIntosh counties in eastern Oklahoma.
Harris readies to certify Trump’s election win – and her decisive defeat
Kamala Harris is readying on Monday to certify the 2024 election results, affirming President-elect Trump’s victory as well as her decisive defeat to him after a whirlwind run for commander in
US Justice Department finds violations in Oklahoma's treatment of mentally ill
The state of Oklahoma is violating federal law by unnecessarily committing people with mental illness and drug abuse disorders to psychiatric hospitals, the U.S. Justice Department concluded in a report released on Friday.