Oklahoma lawmakers ended the 2026 legislative session after a tense final day in the Senate. A major last-minute measure, House Bill 1370, repealed an old state law that would have raised Oklahoma’s gas tax if the federal government suspended its own fuel tax, an idea...

Oklahoma lawmakers have agreed to end the 2026 legislative session on May 14, two weeks earlier than expected, with Republican leaders saying the move could save taxpayers an estimated $240,000 in legislative operating costs. Supporters argue that most major work,...

Oklahoma lawmakers are proposing a plan to let voters decide whether to access $1 billion from the state’s Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust, a fund currently protected by a constitutional “lockbox.” Supporters say the money could be invested separately and used to...

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed several priority bills into law ahead of key legislative deadlines, including a major education measure known as the Strong Readers Act. The law invests $26 million into literacy programs, including third-grade retention and...

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt approved a $12.79 billion state budget for 2026, which will take effect on July 1. The budget places a strong emphasis on funding for education and healthcare. It was passed by both the Oklahoma House and Senate earlier in the week before...

The Oklahoma House approved a $12.82 billion state budget and sent it to the governor, marking a relatively early agreement that could shorten the legislative session. The plan includes modest spending growth, with increased funding for public education, teacher pay...

Oklahoma Republican lawmakers unveiled a $12.8 billion state budget that aligns with Gov. Kevin Stitt’s priorities and aims to end the legislative session early. The plan includes major investments in a new long-term savings fund, Medicaid services, education,...

Oklahoma reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice requiring the state to share certain private voter information, including partial Social Security numbers and driver’s license details. The agreement follows a lawsuit over the state’s earlier refusal...

The Oklahoma Senate is advancing Senate Bill 1696, which would create a fund to help rural communities attract out-of-state residents through incentive programs. The bill allows towns to offer customized relocation packages, such as cash bonuses and local perks, with...

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt met with President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., to discuss who will fill the U.S. Senate seat expected to open if Senator Markwayne Mullin is confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Stitt said he plans to...