Data Centers Take Focus in Senate Discussion

Senator Casey Murdock hosted a Senate committee meeting to discuss the potential economic benefits of data centers alongside concerns about water use, electricity costs and their effects on Oklahoma communities. Economists and a national security expert…

Early Voting Opens Across Oklahoma

Early voting for the November 3 General Election begins October 28 in all 77 Oklahoma counties and continues through October 31. Voting hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 8 a.m. to…

Mazzei Loans Account for More than 75% of Campaign Financing

Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Mazzei and his wife have loaned his campaign nearly $13 million as of mid-October. That figure is a little more than 75-percent of his total campaign war chest. OK Politics Today’s Tim…

Drummond Joins Lawsuit Over Alleged Dollar General Overcharges

Attorney General Gentner Drummond has joined the Federal Trade Commission and 19 other state attorneys general in suing Dollar General over allegations that customers paid more at checkout than prices displayed on shelves, tags and advertisements.…

Oklahoma Investment Portfolio Totals $17.6 Billion as Yield Improves

Oklahoma’s investment portfolio totaled approximately $17.6 billion in September, with its reported yield increasing to 3.86% from 3.74% a year earlier, according to the State Treasurer’s Office. The September investment report showed assets under management were…

Data Centers Take Focus in Senate Discussion

Senator Casey Murdock hosted a Senate committee meeting to discuss the potential economic benefits of data centers alongside concerns about water use, electricity costs and their effects on Oklahoma communities. Economists and a national security expert…

Lankford Urges Postal Service to Keep Marijuana Mailing Ban

U.S. Senator James Lankford is urging the United States Postal Service to maintain its prohibition on mailing marijuana, raising concerns about interstate shipments and children’s access to cannabis products. Lankford and U.S. Senator Ted Budd sent…

Bice: Border Security

By Congresswoman Stephanie Bice For four years under the Biden Administration, our nation faced an unprecedented crisis at the southern border. Weak enforcement policies allowed drug smugglers, human traffickers, and dangerous criminals to take advantage of…

Early Voting Opens Across Oklahoma

Early voting for the November 3 General Election begins October 28 in all 77 Oklahoma counties and continues through October 31. Voting hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 8 a.m. to…

Mazzei Loans Account for More than 75% of Campaign Financing

Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Mazzei and his wife have loaned his campaign nearly $13 million as of mid-October. That figure is a little more than 75-percent of his total campaign war chest. OK Politics Today’s Tim…

Oklahoma Lawmakers Form Bipartisan Reading Caucus

Oklahoma lawmakers have formed a bipartisan Reading Caucus to support early literacy efforts and track the results of recent changes to state reading policy. The group will be co-chaired by Representatives Mike Lay and Suzanne Schreiber…

Drummond Dismisses Court Action After Ben Gamla Application Fails

Attorney General Gentner Drummond has dismissed his court action against the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board after Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School’s revised application failed to receive enough votes for approval. Four board members voted to…

Lankford Seeks Student Aid Protections for Religious Studies Programs

U.S. Senator James Lankford is working with U.S. Senator Ted Cruz on legislation to exempt certain religious studies programs from federal earnings requirements that could affect students’ access to financial aid. The Religious Education Fairness Act…

West Leads Study on Improving Teacher Training

Oklahoma Representative Tammy West led an interim study examining whether teacher professional development is helping educators improve classroom instruction. Teachers and administrators told lawmakers that training should address classroom needs, include ongoing support and be measured…

Study Looks at Alternatives to Long-Term Suspensions for Elementary Students

Oklahoma lawmakers are examining whether alternative education programs could provide another option for elementary students facing behavioral problems and long-term suspensions. Oklahoma Representative Tammy West led an interim study on the issue. She said parents have…

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