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Oklahoma medical association opposes bill allowing nurses to prescribe without supervision

Oklahoma's medical association is opposing a bill heading to the governor, which would allow providers like nurse practitioners to prescribe certain drugs independently.

Hundreds of dogs pulled from central Oklahoma breeding facility, owner arrested

More than 400 Maltese and Maltese-mix dogs were seized from a breeding facility in Stroud this week. The dogs are now receiving care at multiple humane societies and rescues around Oklahoma.

House and Senate Democrats hold a press conference to announce joint resolutions to reject proposed social studies standards.

Oklahoma Democrats file joint resolutions to reject Walters’ social studies standards

Oklahoma Democratic lawmakers filed House and Senate Joint Resolutions Monday to reject controversial proposed social studies academic standards.

A screenshot of the "Baby Olivia" video produced by anti-abortion organization Live Action.

Oklahoma could be the next state to require schools to show fetal development video

Oklahoma schools could be required to show students a fetal development video — such as a prominent one produced by an anti-abortion activism group.

State Superintendent Lindel Fields, left, introduces staff from the Oklahoma Education Department during a meeting of the Oklahoma CareerTech board in Oklahoma City on Oct. 16, 2025. Brent Haken, director of Oklahoma CareerTech, sits to the right of Fields.

New state superintendent brings ‘drastic’ tone shift to partnership with Oklahoma CareerTech

The new Oklahoma state superintendent on Thursday led his first CareerTech board meeting since being appointed and said he plans to continue attending these monthly meetings.

Oklahoma lawmakers discuss possible new state agency to serve young children

Some Oklahoma lawmakers want to launch a state agency devoted to serving the needs of young children and their mothers. One state representative hosted an interim study on Monday to explore the possibilities.

ECDC Public School's class watches intently as teacher Sommer Lyons shares the story of the Easter Bunny.

Oklahoma Schools Get 1.2 Percent Increase In Per-Pupil Funding

Oklahoma schools are receiving their allocation for the new fiscal year, and districts are receiving an increase of about $38 per student.The state…

Oklahoma Steps Up Enforcement As State Grapples With Influx Of Illegal Marijuana Grows

Oklahoma is seeing an influx of marijuana growers coming to the state, but many of them may not be legal, according to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics.

President Obama speaking in Cushing, Oklahoma in March 2012.

President Obama To Visit Oklahoma Federal Prison, Native American Tribe This Week

President Obama plans to visit Oklahoma to discuss expanding economic opportunities in Indian Country, and make the first visit to a federal prison by a…

Workers in an oil field near Seminole, Okla., in 1939.

New Study On Historical Shaking Suggests A Century Of Oil And Gas Earthquakes In Oklahoma

An upsurge of earthquakes linked to the oil and gas industry continues to rattle Oklahoma, but new research suggests most of the significant earthquakes…

Rep. Denise Crosswhite Hader, R-Piedmont, authored a bill that would ban Oklahoma's colleges and universities from using state funds for DEI policies or jobs.

Bill banning DEI on Oklahoma university campuses heads to governor’s desk

After two hours of debate and discussion, House lawmakers on Tuesday sent legislation to Gov. Kevin Stitt that would ban Oklahoma colleges and universities from using state funds for “diversity, equity and inclusion” jobs, activities or programs.

People gather outside City Hall in Oklahoma City to protest President Donald Trump on Oct. 18, 2025, as part of the nationwide No Kings protests.

Over 1,000 gather in Oklahoma City as part of nationwide No Kings protests

More than 1,000 people joined a No Kings protest Saturday outside City Hall in Oklahoma City, donning ponchos and inflatable costumes in the rain to rally against President Donald Trump.

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