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People hold signs during a peaceful rally Monday, June 1, 2020, in Norman, Okla., calling attention to the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police on May 25.

Oklahoma Engaged: How Fear And Anxiety Impact Political Behavior

Fear and anxiety have historically played a large role in politics and voter behavior, especially in 2020 as Americans face uncertainty related to the…

Oklahoma City Council approves 2024 budget in 7-2 vote

The 2024 budget for Oklahoma City was approved by council members in a 7-2 vote, totaling over $904 million.

Additional Oklahoma Income Tax Cut May Trigger In January 2018

The income tax rate in Oklahoma may be cut by an additional 0.15 percent if state revenue grows at a sufficient rate.Rick Green reports for The Oklahoman…

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister announces a pilot program to pay for ACT exams for all Oklahoma 11th graders - August 19, 2015.

State To Pay For ACT Test For All Oklahoma 11th Graders

The State Department of Education wants more Oklahoma kids to go to college, so it’s launching a pilot program that would make it easier for all students…

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks during a news conference Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma will allow state employees to work as substitute teachers to fight shortages

It's the latest state to float an unorthodox solution to the problem of teachers and staff calling out sick because of an omicron-driven spike in COVID-19 infections across the country.

There's a new effort to legalize marijuana purchases for people over 21.

Gov. Stitt calls for state question to shut down Oklahoma medical marijuana

In his State of the State address Monday, Gov. Kevin Stitt called Oklahoma's cannabis market a threat to public safety. He pushed for the medical marijuana issue to be put on the ballot again, in hopes voters would shutter the industry.

Leflore County resident Alan Brady says the large berm in the background blocks the view of the mountains he had before mining started.

Resistance To Coal Mine Regulations Could Cost Oklahoma Some Of Its Sovereignty

Oklahoma and the federal government aren’t getting along.From health insurance exchanges to power plant emissions, the Obama Administration just can’t…

State Superintendent Ryan Walters, center, and Chief Executive Secretary to State Board of Education Terrie Cheadle, left, listen to public comments during the Oklahoma State Board of Education's monthly meeting, March 28, at the Oliver Hodge Education Building in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma education department proposal would track immigration status upon enrollment

Under the proposed administrative rule, Oklahoma schools must ask students’ parents or legal guardians to provide proof of citizenship upon enrollment.

Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager Paul Rusinko speaks to guests about WildCare's songbird patients.

Oklahoma wildlife rehabilitation group reports larger intake with development, changing climate

WildCare Oklahoma held its annual baby shower fundraiser in May, amid an increase in injured or orphaned wildlife and funding challenges.

Oklahoma Supreme Court temporarily blocks implementation of controversial social studies standards

Oklahoma's Supreme Court has paused the implementation of new social studies standards in the state's schools.

Solar panels generate energy in a field.

Oklahoma lawmakers explore the benefits of using solar panels on working agricultural land

A study led by Sen. Mary Boren (D-Norman) included representatives from the renewable energy industry, a nonprofit and Oklahoma State University.

Invasive cedar removal is expensive. A new Oklahoma program covers some costs

Invasive cedar trees are a problem in Oklahoma, but there's a new program to help get rid of them. Applications are open to the Oklahoma Conservation Commission's Invasive Woody Species Cost Share program to manage the pesky plants.

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