Lionel Ramos
State Government ReporterLionel Ramos covers state government for a consortium of Oklahoma’s public radio stations.
Previously, Ramos has reported for investigative news site Oklahoma Watch covering race and equity, reporting on the rising political capital of Latinos in Oklahoma, the resettlement of Afghan refugees, the stakes for Indigenous Oklahomans in the Supreme Court's 2023 Brackeen v. Haaland decision, unemployment, housing, and veterans’ issues.
Born into the circus, Ramos traveled across the country in an RV with his family for the first half of his life. He eventually landed in San Antonio, Texas, where he attended high school and community college before transferring to Texas State University in San Marcos. He holds a bachelor's degree in English with a focus on creative writing. While a student at Texas State, he covered local and student government for the college newspaper, The University Star.
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If it passed, State Question 832 would have brought Oklahoma's minimum wage to $15 by 2029. The last time the national number increased was in 2009. -
Oklahomans are a step closer to having a new governor and U.S. senator following primary elections where they also rejected raising the minimum wage on Tuesday. -
In response to concerns from candidates, elected officials and the public, Oklahoma's Ethics Commission began exploring the regulation of AI-generated campaign ads at a special meeting Friday. -
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt let three measures sent to his desk by lawmakers in the final days of the legislative session die without his signature by a key deadline Friday. -
Recent peace talks between the U.S. and Iran have been shaky at best, meaning the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, constricting global oil supplies and spiking prices. -
This year, lawmakers chose to extend the sunset of the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA). But Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed the measure, which lawmakers failed to override in time as they wrapped up the session. -
Oklahoma lawmakers officially ended the 2026 legislative session Thursday, but it didn't happen without members in the Senate expressing frustrations over a dragged-out process and delayed floor discussions caused by Republican leadership. -
Oklahoma lawmakers have proposed several constitutional reforms this year. Here are the ones voters can expect to see on the ballot this election season — and when. -
Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton is doubling down on his choice to wrap up his chamber's work early amid criticisms from his own caucus and the House. -
Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed a bill Wednesday that would extend the life of Oklahoma's Educational Television Authority, or OETA, to 2031. It's among the latest of about two dozen vetoes so far.
