Oklahoma lawmakers advanced a bill to ensure veterinarians establish in-person relationships with clients and patients before using telemedicine.

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Oklahoma lawmakers advance bill to prevent higher electricity rates from data centers House Bill 2992 would create the Data Center Customer Protection Act of 2026

Oklahoma lawmakers advance a bill to prevent higher electricity rates from data centers.

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What a super El Niño could mean for Oklahoma's weather Following a much dryer and warmer than normal winter in Oklahoma, the possibility of a so-called super El Niño is in the forecast for later this year. StateImpact’s Logan Layden talks with State…

Following a much dryer and warmer than normal winter in Oklahoma, the possibility of a so-called super El Niño is in the forecast for later this year. StateImpact’s Logan Layden talks with State Climatologist Gary McManus about what that could mean for the state.

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Cherokee chief won’t be allowed to speak on Oklahoma House floor again, chamber leader says The head of the Cherokee Nation will not be invited back to speak on the House floor after he took a “political position” defending Medicaid expansion, the House speaker said Thursday.

The head of the Cherokee Nation will not be invited back to speak on the House floor after he took a “political position” defending Medicaid expansion, the House speaker said Thursday. Oklahoma Voice reports:
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Gov. Kevin Stitt signs $12.8 billion Oklahoma budget bill The FY2027 budget, which begins on July 1, was passed by both chambers by April 9, but Stitt's signature officially puts it into action.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Wednesday signed the state's budget bill for the next fiscal year.

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Oklahoma lawmakers send voter ID state question to August ballot A proposal to enshrine Oklahoma’s voter identification law into the Oklahoma Constitution will appear on the Aug. 25 primary runoff election ballot.

A proposal to enshrine Oklahoma’s voter identification law into the Oklahoma Constitution will appear on the Aug. 25 primary runoff election ballot. Oklahoma Voice reports:

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Lawmakers advance bill to make Oklahoma’s statewide school cell ban permanent A policy passed last legislative session to temporarily ban cell phones at Oklahoma schools is one step closer to becoming permanent.

A policy passed last legislative session to temporarily ban cell phones at Oklahoma schools is one step closer to becoming permanent.

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Oklahoma lawmakers are moving to cut funding for Amtrak service between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, Texas.

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As millions of birds migrate through Oklahoma, experts urge residents to turn out the lights Migrating birds are headed north for nutritious insects, budding plants and nesting locales. But scientists say artificial outdoor lights are disrupting their journeys.

Migrating birds are headed north for nutritious insects, budding plants and nesting locales. But scientists say artificial outdoor lights are disrupting their journeys.

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A Tornado Watch has been issued for the shaded counties until 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Senate approves cost of living adjustments for Oklahoma’s retired public employees Many of Oklahoma’s retired public employees could receive cost of living adjustments between 3% and 6% under a series of bills advanced by the state Senate on Tuesday.

Many of Oklahoma’s retired public employees could receive cost of living adjustments between 3% and 6% under a series of bills advanced by the state Senate on Tuesday. Oklahoma Voice reports:

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Oklahoma lawmakers advance measures to change Medicaid expansion, block special election Oklahoma senators passed two measures Tuesday that could pave the way for changes to voter-approved Medicaid expansion, which currently covers health care for 228,000 Oklahomans.

Oklahoma senators passed two measures Tuesday that could pave the way for changes to voter-approved Medicaid expansion, which currently covers health care for 228,000 Oklahomans.

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Oklahoma House advances $26 million early literacy overhaul bill with third grade retention The Oklahoma House overwhelmingly passed a bill Monday that would overhaul the state’s literacy policy with elements like third grade retention, a multi-tiered system of supports, statewide literacy…

The Oklahoma House overwhelmingly passed a bill Monday that would overhaul the state’s literacy policy with elements like third grade retention, a multi-tiered system of supports, statewide literacy coaches and more.

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Oklahoma sees decline in SNAP participation in wake of Big Beautiful Bill Participation in the nation's biggest program to help pay for groceries fell across the U.S. last year. In a year, Oklahoma saw a 10% drop in the number of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…

Participation in the nation's biggest program to help pay for groceries fell across the U.S. last year. In a year, Oklahoma saw a 10% drop in the number of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants.

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A Tornado Watch has been issued for the shaded counties until 11 p.m. Tuesday.

Oklahoma lawmaker suspends reelection campaign following AI kissing video A Tulsa Democrat will no longer seek reelection following reports he used artificial intelligence to fabricate images of him kissing a woman.

A Tulsa Democrat will no longer seek reelection following reports he used artificial intelligence to fabricate images of him kissing a woman. Oklahoma Voice reports:

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Lawmakers to continue funding Oklahoma’s mental health hotline Funding to continue the operation of Oklahoma’s mental health crisis hotline for another year is included in a budget agreement as federal funding is set to end this fall.

Funding to continue the operation of Oklahoma’s mental health crisis hotline for another year is included in a budget agreement as federal funding is set to end this fall.

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Oklahoma lawmakers nix bill to extend black bear hunting season Oklahoma Senate lawmakers have killed a measure that would have expanded Oklahoma's bear hunting season.

Oklahoma Senate lawmakers have killed a measure that would have expanded Oklahoma's bear hunting season.

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NWS: There is a risk of severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night. Very large hail and damaging winds are the main concern, though a low tornado risk will exist in the evening hours. #okwx

Oklahoma Senate moves forward with state question on judicial reform The Judicial Nominating Commission, or JNC, is a 15-member group that vets applicants for top judicial positions and provides the governor with a shortlist of the best candidates.

Oklahoma lawmakers are pushing through a measure to change how judges are selected in the state. Critics worry the move would make the process more partisan.

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Thousands of Oklahomans switched party affiliation ahead of primary elections Over 13,000 Oklahomans have changed their party affiliation this year ahead of the closed June primary elections, according to a state report.

Over 13,000 Oklahomans have changed their party affiliation this year ahead of the closed June primary elections, according to a state report.

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Oklahoma lawmakers advance bill to create a state nuclear energy office The legislation’s progression comes weeks after the state published its nuclear energy feasibility study.

Oklahoma lawmakers advance a bill to create a state nuclear energy office.

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Oklahoma senators delay vote on measures that would send Medicaid expansion back to the ballot Senate President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton said lawmakers need more time to meet with health care leaders.

Lawmakers held over two measures Thursday, which would send state questions to voters that could pave the way for changes to Medicaid expansion.

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UFL will expand pro football to Oklahoma City in 2028 Professional football is coming to Oklahoma, after the United Football League (UFL) announced on Thursday it will expand to Oklahoma City in spring 2028.

Professional football is coming to Oklahoma, after the United Football League (UFL) announced on Thursday it will expand to Oklahoma City in spring 2028.

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State lawmakers consider what's next for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health Oklahoma lawmakers are advancing a measure that could lead to the consolidation of state health care agencies that have been separated for decades.

Oklahoma lawmakers are advancing a measure that could lead to the consolidation of state health care agencies that have been separated for decades.

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$275 million Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit expansion bill advances from House A bill to expand the Parental Choice Tax Credit advanced from the House Floor Thursday.

A bill to expand the Parental Choice Tax Credit advanced from the House Floor Thursday.
House Bill 3705 from Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, would raise the program cap from $250 million to $275 million.

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Oklahoma can’t afford to lose Medicaid expansion, Cherokee chief says The leader of the Cherokee Nation vowed to fight to protect Medicaid expansion as Republicans legislators move to make substantial changes to it.

The leader of the Cherokee Nation vowed to fight to protect Medicaid expansion as Republicans legislators move to make substantial changes to it. Oklahoma Voice reports:

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'Like a gym membership': An Oklahoma provider explains a growing primary care model StateImpact's Jillian Taylor spoke with Dr. Kyle Rickner, the co-founder of Primary Health Partners, about what direct primary care is and how it's expanding.

"Like a gym membership." An Oklahoma provider explains a growing primary care model.

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Federal judge denies settlements in Oklahoma's decades-long poultry pollution lawsuit A federal judge has rejected proposed settlement agreements between Oklahoma and several poultry companies in a decades-long lawsuit over poultry waste management in the Illinois River Watershed.

A federal judge has rejected proposed settlement agreements between Oklahoma and several poultry companies in a decades-long lawsuit over poultry waste management in the Illinois River Watershed.

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Agriculture right to repair bill fails to advance the Oklahoma legislature A right-to-repair bill for agriculture machinery failed to move forward in the Oklahoma legislative session.

A right-to-repair bill for agriculture machinery failed to move forward in the Oklahoma legislative session.

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