Oklahoma News

Oklahoma lawmakers wrapped a three-year effort to tighten restrictions on abortion pills during the 2026 legislative session.

Now that Governor Kevin Stitt has signed and vetoed final bills coming out of the 2026 Oklahoma legislature the work has begun to implement new policies enacted into law.

Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready denied a request for a public hearing on homeowners insurance competitiveness in April, then called for an identical hearing six weeks later. Critics say the reversal came too late and with too many caveats, including Mulready declaring the market competitive before the hearing even takes place.

Oklahomans will soon consider State Question 832 to raise the minimum wage. It repeals the agricultural exemption and some farm groups are against the measure.

Ballots for the June 16 primary election include outdated language on Oklahoma's State Question 832, which would raise the minimum wage in the state.

Often known for bottom-tier educational rankings, Oklahoma has improved over the national average in a critical area: student absenteeism.

Prosecutors allege a former TPS official hired two contractors under bogus work orders for school roofs when no work was completed nor ever needed.

On the Scene w/Brett Fieldcamp, June 4, 2026

The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge celebrated its 125th anniversary on Tuesday, remembering efforts to restore species integral to the environment and the people who shaped the landscape of Southwest Oklahoma.

Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed suit Tuesday to stop construction of the country's largest proposed aluminum smelter at the Port of Inola, citing pollution threats and public nuisance concerns. Hours earlier, rival gubernatorial candidate Mike Mazzei declared his support for the project after receiving a Trump endorsement.

Childcare costs are soaring. Infant care at childcare centers rose 27% from 2023 to 2025, according to the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness.

The Shawnee Tribe acquired two properties from its original homelands in the Midwest this year, according to Chief Ben Barnes.