U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern announced he will seek re-election, putting an end to speculation that he might pursue the presidency of the University of Tulsa or a late run for governor.In a social media post, Hern said he wants to continue representing Oklahoma’s 1st District...

Dillon Travis won the Republican runoff for Oklahoma House District 35, defeating Mike Waters with more than 78 percent of the vote and carrying every precinct in the district.The rancher from Maramec will face Democrat Luke Kruse in the Feb. 10 special general...

Several new Oklahoma laws took effect on January 1, including a major sentencing reform that creates uniform felony classifications and standard sentencing ranges across the state. Supporters say the change will reduce disparities between counties and bring more...

The Latest in Oklahoma: December 26, 2025 A&A Advocates The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce has adopted its 2026 legislative priorities, with a strong focus on transportation investment to support regional growth. The chamber is pushing for expanded...

The Latest in Oklahoma: December 19, 2025 A&A Advocates  An Oklahoma child care advocacy group has sued the Department of Human Services, asking a judge to force the agency to restore a $5-per-day subsidy for school-age children that ended after federal pandemic...

The Latest in Oklahoma: December 12, 2025 A&A Advocates  Dillon Travis and Mike Waters finished first and second in the special Republican primary for Oklahoma House District 35, advancing to a January runoff. The seat opened after former Rep. Ty Burns resigned...

The Latest in Oklahoma: December 5, 2025 A&A Advocates Oklahoma is testing a pilot coaching program that helps Medicaid recipients with chronic health conditions manage daily life outside of nursing homes, with the goal of supporting independence and reducing...

The Latest in Oklahoma: November 28, 2025 A&A Advocates Oklahoma City officials are preparing for a wave of large data center proposals and are studying how to reduce the noise, lighting, resource demands, and long-term waste these facilities can create. They...

The Latest in Oklahoma: November 14, 2025 A&A Advocates The Oklahoma Ethics Commission found that Sooner Conservatives Action LLC failed to report more than $250,000 in political spending and repeatedly ignored the agency’s attempts to contact them. The group only...

The Latest in Oklahoma: November 14, 2025 A&A Advocates Oklahoma’s October 2025 revenue report shows total collections reaching $1.45 billion, a 4.4 percent increase over the previous year, driven largely by strong sales tax and energy revenues. Treasurer Todd...