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An aerial view shows an entire neighborhood destroyed by Monday's tornado in Moore, Okla.

Oklahoma's GOP Senators Find Themselves In Tornado Aid Bind

Sens. Tom Coburn and James Inhofe have become the faces of pushback on federal emergency spending. Now the deadly and devastating tornado in their home state has put them in an awkward position.

The execution chamber at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester

Grand Jury: Oklahoma Officials 'Profoundly Misunderstood' Execution Protocols

A multicounty grand jury released findings regarding Oklahoma’s execution procedures Thursday.The 12-member panel did not indict anyone related to the…

After Demands Are Rebuffed, Oklahoma Teachers Union Issues New Demand

As Oklahoma's teacher walkout enters its eighth day, the union leading it has a new demand to end it. Oklahoma Education Association is now saying...

This 2003 electron microscope image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows mature, oval-shaped monkeypox virions, left, and spherical immature virions, right, obtained from a sample of human skin associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak. The World Health Organization will convene an emergency committee of experts to determine if the expanding monkeypox outbreak that has mysteriously spread outside its usual zones should be considered an international public health emergency.

There are two identified cases of monkeypox in Oklahoma. Health experts think there are more

The Oklahoma State Department of Health announced a second probable case on Friday. But because the virus can present as other infections — such as syphilis and herpes — medical leaders are concerned it's getting overlooked.

Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, listens to Sen. Michael Brooks, D-Oklahoma City, ask a question about how HB3071, April 2 during a Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting at the Oklahoma State Capitol. The measure threatens to cut state money to entities that use it to provide cash assistance to Oklahomans in the country without legal status.

Oklahoma bill banning cash benefits for immigrants in country illegally advances

Oklahoma lawmakers are one step closer to sending a controversial immigration bill to the governor’s desk. The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a measure that targets state-funded resources supporting Oklahomans in the country illegally.

Oklahoma bill would make decisions on insurance coverage more transparent

A bill that passed the Senate Appropriations Committee last week could provide more transparency to the prior authorization process.

Oklahoma Catholic Native Schools Project seeks boarding school survivors

Catholic Church leaders launched the Oklahoma Catholic Native Schools Project to expand their understanding of Indigenous students’ experiences at Catholic-run boarding schools from 1880-1965.

15 Oklahoma school districts to get funds to fight opioid addiction

Members of the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board voted to approve grants for 15 public school districts on Thursday afternoon.

Cesar Chavez Elementary, pictured Tuesday, could be renamed by Oklahoma City Public Schools.

Oklahoma City district considering Cesar Chavez Elementary name change

Discussions are underway at Oklahoma City Public Schools about a potential name change for Cesar Chavez Elementary in light of sexual assault allegations against the labor movement leader.

The Oklahoma State Capitol Building on Jan. 16, 2026.

Oklahoma lawmakers aim to end the legislative session two weeks early

Oklahoma lawmakers are gearing up to end the legislative session early. A bill to gavel out two weeks before the constitutional deadline has passed both chambers, but not everyone is happy about it.

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority manages Oklahoma's Medicaid program, known as SoonerCare.

Oklahoma Chooses Vendors For $2 Billion Program Partially Privatizing Medicaid

State officials announced the winners of up to $2.1 billion in health care contracts on Friday, a major milestone in implementing Oklahoma’s hotly debated…

Residents hold protest signs at the Council of Bond Oversight meeting on May 4.

In light of lawsuit, council conditionally approves funds for Oklahoma Turnpike Authority

Following a lawsuit filed by opponents of ACCESS Oklahoma Turnpike projects, the council in charge of approving bonds granted the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority $200 million dollars — but the money comes with conditions.

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