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Gov. Kevin Stitt delivers his State of the State address on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, at the Oklahoma State Capitol.

Oklahoma Governor lays out priorities: income tax cuts, flat state budget, more school choice

Gov. Kevin Stitt says Oklahoma is in the strongest position it’s ever been. He made the declaration during his sixth State of the State address Monday, an event that kicks off the start of Oklahoma’s legislative session.

Gentner Drummond announced his plans for legal action at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Tuesday.

Oklahoma Department of Education, Attorney General file lawsuits against Biden’s Title IX changes

The State Department of Education and Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond are separately suing the Biden Administration for changes to Title IX.

Report uncovers new evidence in death row inmate Richard Glossip's case, as Oklahoma lawmakers request new hearing

A law firm claims new evidence has been discovered in the case of Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip.

Study finds rural long-term care facilities have over $1.8 billion economic impact in Oklahoma

The report was prepared by economist Dr. Russell Evans for Care Providers Oklahoma, which represents a portion of the state’s nearly 300 nursing homes.

Oklahoma executes Scott Eizember, the eighth death row inmate to be killed since the state resumed capital punishment

Oklahoma death row inmate Scott Eizember is set to be executed Thursday morning.

News Brief: Missouri Abortion Issue, Oklahoma Flooding, Election Security

Missouri's last clinic that provides abortions is close to losing its license. Oklahoma communities are in a standoff with the raging Arkansas River. New election technology sparks security questions.

The Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents eat breakfast together ahead of an executive session on Oklahoma State University's campus in Stillwater on Dec. 6.

Oklahoma A&M regent meetings cost nearly $70K with pricey meals and entertainment, records show

Over the past year, the board that governs one of Oklahoma’s flagship public universities has racked up tens of thousands of dollars in bills while eating costly meals, listening to live music and enjoying optional social events and other entertainment outside board meetings.

Dominik (left) and M.J., two transgender teenagers from the Tulsa area who spoke with StateImpact at the Amplify Youth Health Collective in Tulsa.

‘I love a place that hates me,’ how two transgender Oklahoma teens navigate current events in their home state

StateImpact is on a listening tour with Oklahoma's youth. And we've brought along our microphones. In the first session, two transgender high school juniors from Tulsa share how they feel about their education and their place in the state.

A table containing voter information in Oklahoma City.

Norman picks new mayor, Lowe advances in Oklahoma County primary and more election results

Voters in 49 Oklahoma counties went to the polls Tuesday to consider a wide array of issues and candidates.

Oklahoma City Police Capt. Bo Mathews told reporters on Wednesday that Sanchez was shot after approaching officers while holding a metal pipe.

Oklahoma City Police Fatally Shoot Deaf Man Despite Yells Of 'He Can't Hear'

The police department's spokesperson said he didn't know whether officers heard witnesses yelling that the man was deaf and couldn't hear the officers' commands.

Oklahoma County Vicki Behenna speaks at a YMCA conference in March 2023.

Oklahoma County DA dismisses criminal charges of 7 police officers who shot and killed three people

Oklahoma County District Attorney Vicki Behenna is dismissing an array of criminal charges against seven police officers who shot and killed three people, she announced on Friday.

Capitol Insider: Amid Pandemic, Oklahoma Health Care Authority Prepares For Medicaid Expansion

In an unprecedented year for health care around the world, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority has had to adjust to serve Oklahoma's significant uninsured…

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