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Changes To Oklahoma's Alcohol Laws One Vote Away From November's Ballot

The state is a step closer to changing its alcohol laws after the Senate approved a joint resolution that would allow voters to decide if grocery and…

One proposed rule would push the end of Oklahoma's squirrel season from Jan. 31 to Feb 28.

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation seeks public comment on proposed rule changes

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation has released its annual suggestions for changes to rules for hunting and wildlife management, and Oklahomans can provide feedback over the next month.

It’s Cold, But Here Are 3 Other Reasons Oklahoma is Running Short on Propane

About 400,000 mostly rural Oklahomans rely on propane to heat their homes, and demand for the fuel has skyrocketed along with prices, which are more than…

Democratic gubernatorial nominee and state Rep. Joe Dorman (D-Rush Springs) and Republican incumbent Gov. Mary Fallin during the October 2, 2014 debate at Oklahoma State University.

Oklahoma Gubernatorial Candidates Focus On Education, State Finances In Debate

Incumbent Republican Gov. Mary Fallin and Democratic state Rep. Joe Dorman of Rush Springs faced off Thursday night at Oklahoma State University in…

Trans-rights activists protest outside the House chamber at the Oklahoma state Capitol before the State of the State address, Feb. 6, 2023, in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma trans youth, providers face uncertainty in gender-affirming care access

A bill in Oklahoma banning all forms of gender-affirming care for trans youth was paused by Oklahoma’s attorney general amid litigation from the ACLU of Oklahoma. Now, trans youth and providers are coping with all the uncertainty.

Human Coalition, an out-of-state anti-abortion group, successfully lobbied to change Oklahoma law after it was rejected for public funding from a program that encourages women to keep their unplanned pregnancies.

Rejected for Oklahoma funding, an anti-abortion group helped rewrite state law

The Texas-based nonprofit Human Coalition lobbies for anti-abortion programs and gets millions of dollars in funding from other states.

From left to right: David Prater, Kris Steele, John Whetsel, Terri White and Clay Bennett participate in a forum Wednesday, Dec. 2, about Oklahoma County's criminal justice system.

Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Aims To Reduce Incarceration Through New Task Force

Last month the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber outlined a new approach to decrease Oklahoma County’s overcrowded jail population and increase public…

Capitol Insider: Oklahoma Cities And Towns Adjust To Meet New Challenges

Health, safety and economic concerns in the age of COVID-19 are forcing municipalities across the state of Oklahoma to adapt and make some difficult…

Taxis are parked outside Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City.

Even With Downtown Parking Woes, Oklahoma City Still Opposes Rideshare Regulations

The ride-sharing industry in Oklahoma has gone largely unregulated since Uber first arrived in Oklahoma City in 2013. The services have been challenged by…

Lacking State Policy, Local Politics Test The Promise Of Wind Energy In Oklahoma

Many Oklahomans are excited about the promise of wind energy, and the state is moving up the national ranks in wind power capacity.But some are turning…

Gov. Kevin Stitt at podium crowded with microphones

Oklahoma Supreme Court Finds Stitt Administration's Managed Medicaid Plan To Be Legally Invalid

Oklahoma’s managed Medicaid plan hit a legal roadblock on Tuesday, as the Oklahoma Supreme Court deemed the program legally invalid.Under the Stitt…

Supreme Court halts execution of Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip

Death row inmate Richard Glossip’s execution has been stayed again, this time by the U.S. Supreme Court, less than two weeks away from his execution date.

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