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Oklahoma Treasurer Todd Russ and Deborah Mueggenborg, chair and vice chair of the TSET board of investors, respectively, listen at a meeting on Wednesday.

Oklahoma TSET board hopes to pressure some major companies to change their policies

Photos: These Are The Faces Of The Oklahoma Teacher Walkout

On the first day of the Oklahoma teacher walkout, more than 30,000 people demonstrated at the state capitol, including teachers, school staff, students,…

Few Regulations For Oklahoma Home-schoolers

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been significantly edited. Several uncorroborated claims were included in the original news piece and they have been…

According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, internet purchases accounted for 14.3% of retail sales nationwide in 2018. That was up from 12.9% in 2017 and from 11.6% in 2016. Nearly $685 million was collected by Oklahoma in use tax in fiscal year 2019.

Oklahoma Collects More Use Tax

As online shopping grows, "use taxes," or taxes on goods shipped across state lines, are becoming more important to the state's economy. For years,…

Left to right: Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton (R-Tuttle) and House Speaker Kyle Hilbert (R-Bristow)

Oklahoma lawmakers eye constitutional convention

Oklahoma Republicans are moving a bill through the legislature that would allow residents to vote on altering the state constitution. But some lawmakers worry about who exactly would have a say in the process.

Long Story Short: Supreme Court decision threatens to erode longstanding tribal protections

Oklahoma Watch, June 7, 2023

Long Story Short: Anti-camping law at odds with local initiatives

Oklahoma Watch, July 3, 2024

Brian Bingman stands in the Oklahoma State Capitol

The newest member of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission swears in

Brian Bingman joins the body responsible for regulating Oklahoma’s oil and gas, utility and transportation industries.

Long Story Short: State seeks dismissal of lawsuit alleging inhumane conditions at Hinton prison

Oklahoma Watch, Aug. 14, 2024

Long Story Short: Pottawatomie County jail investigator promoted amid cover-up allegations

Oklahoma Watch, Nov. 8, 2023

Voting booths allowing for social distancing in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Oklahoma Voters Approve Medicaid Expansion, Decide Legislative Races

Oklahoma becomes the 37th state to expand Medicaid, Stephanie Bice and Terry Neese advance to Congressional District 5 Republican runoff, and more than...

Southmoore High School senior Jake Spradling hugs a classmate as they get ready to attend their commencement ceremony in Oklahoma City on Saturday.

As Recovery Continues, Obama Heads To Oklahoma

The high schools in Moore, Okla., held a graduation ceremony. For many who lost loved ones, it was bittersweet.

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