Capitol Insider
Friday afternoons
A discussion of the week's news from Oklahoma's State Capitol between KGOU Public Radio's Dick Pryor and Quorum Call's Shawn Ashley, plus interviews with newsmakers. You can also watch Capitol Insider on YouTube.
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Citing lack of standing for the legislator who brought a lawsuit against it, the Oklahoma Supreme Court allows Gov. Kevin Stitt's "return to work" executive order to stand. -
We evaluate the 2026 elections with just over a year to go before campaigning accelerates into high gear. -
After its latest monthly meeting was cancelled, the State Board of Education is pursuing legal action to schedule a special meeting. -
Governor Kevin Stitt has initiated legal action to prevent the City of Tulsa from entering into a law enforcement agreement with the Muscogee Creek Nation. -
A new "qualifications" test for out of state teachers hoping to gain certification to teach in Oklahoma triggers legal scrutiny as Oklahoma teacher shortage continues. -
Tariffs, inflation and job growth remain a national economic concern, but new data indicate healthy economy in Oklahoma, says economist Dr. Robert Dauffenbach. -
State Superintendent Ryan Walters denies allegations about images of nude women on office television; accuses Governor Stitt of coordinating allegations against him. -
State Board of Education members pushed back against recent decisions made by State Superintendent Ryan Walters during their latest board meeting. -
A new law is on hold after the Oklahoma Supreme Court heard arguments about the proposed creation of new Oklahoma courts to handle business litigation. -
New figures from the State Treasurer's Office show an increase in revenue for fiscal year 2025, fueled by individual income tax collections.
