Bill enhancing school allergy protocols heads to State Senate

As the parent of a child with a severe food allergy, I can appreciate this bill. Most people don't know how to recognize the signs of anaphylaxis (it's not always airway restriction) or how to respond to severe reactions.Senate to Consider Bill Enhancing School Allergy ProtocolsOKLAHOMA CITY (March 26th) – A bill aimed at improving...

House passes bills to legalize sports betting - with tiny bandaid of addiction funding

Terrible idea. Of all the things to be on a multi-year crusade about, State Rep. Ken Luttrell and State Sen. Bill Coleman have been on one to expand gambling in Oklahoma. Society - and sports at all levels - will reap a negative harvest from this in years to come. Shame on every legislator who voted for this.House Passes Bills...

Senator Jett files Senate Concurrent Resolution declaring “Christ is King”

Senator Jett Files Senate Concurrent Resolution Declaring “Christ is King”OKLAHOMA CITY (March 27th) – Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, has introduced a concurrent resolution proclaiming “Christ is King” in Oklahoma, a resounding acknowledgment of the state’s deep spiritual heritage and the faith that sustains its people. The resolution...

Small: It’s not unusual for school programs to benefit all

It’s not unusual for school programs to benefit allBy Jonathan SmallIn one important aspect, the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit program, which helps families send children to private school, operates just like the public school system: The program is open to all.Opponents act as though this is a major flaw yet never say...

State House approves bill requiring free photo voter IDs

House Approves Bill Requiring Photo Voter IDsOKLAHOMA CITY (March 27th) – Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, has passed legislation further enhancing the integrity of Oklahoma's electoral process.If House Bill 1005 becomes law, all voter identification cards must include a photo of the voter beginning in 2027. Under the bill, Service...

Senate passes Hamilton bill to allow death penalty option for child rapists

Senator Hamilton Secures Passage of Legislation to Ensure Death Penalty Option for Child RapistsSen. Hamilton: Child sex offenders are monsters among usOKLAHOMA CITY(March 27th)  - Senator Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, today successfully passed legislation off the Senate Floor (SB 599) to ensure the death penalty...

State House releases updated budget transparency portal

House Releases Updated Budget Transparency PortalDetails House Position on Budget Items for Fiscal Year 2026OKLAHOMA CITY(March 27th)  – The Oklahoma House of Representatives released today updated budget numbers in its online transparency portal, detailing the House position on how the FY26 budget should be crafted.The...

After ethics settlement, Walters foe uses old Twitter handle to target family for protest

This past week, State Superintendent Ryan Walters reached a settlement with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission regarding the usage of what he's dubbed as his personal X (formerly Twitter) account, but that walked the line of being an official state government account. Under the settlement, Walters agreed to pay a $5,000 fine, change...

State Supt. Walters touts Student Safety First initiatives

Walters Touts Student Safety First InitiativesA new investigative unit and training programs bolster school security improvementsOKLAHOMA CITY, OK (March 14th) – Today, Superintendent Ryan Walters highlighted the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s (OSDE) commitment to student safety through aggressive action against bad...

Hildebrant's 'Food Truck Freedom Act' advances to Senate

Food Truck Freedom Act Advances to SenateOKLAHOMA CITY (March 13th) – The Oklahoma House of Representatives advanced House Bill 1076, also known as the Food Truck Freedom Act, authored by Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa. With an 85-3 vote, the bill aims to streamline the licensing process, allowing vendors with a valid state...

Judicial Nominating Commission reform measures pass State House

Judicial Nominating Commission Reform Measures Pass HouseOKLAHOMA CITY (March 13th) – The House passed two measures this week that would reform the way judges are vetted and selected in Oklahoma.The state's Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC), established in 1967 by an amendment to the state Constitution, is charged with nominating...

Small: Initiative petition transparency an important reform

Initiative petition transparency an important reformBy Jonathan SmallOklahoma’s initiative-petition process allows voters to determine major policy issues, but some system flaws have become apparent. That’s why Oklahomans should support bringing greater transparency to the petition process.Under Senate Bill 1027, the initiative-petition...