Feb. 26, 2026
Oklahoma House Committees Advance Bills on School Prayer, Reading Requirements
Legislation would mandate daily prayer periods, third-grade retention, and more instructional time in public schools
Feb. 26, 2026
Oklahoma House Advances Bill to Restrict Gender-Affirming Care
Proposed legislation would prohibit health facilities receiving public funds from providing or referring adults for gender transition procedures.
Feb. 26, 2026
Bill to Delay Ex-Lawmakers from Becoming Lobbyists Fails Committee Vote
Concerns over First Amendment rights and special interest influence lead to bipartisan rejection of proposed waiting period.
Feb. 25, 2026
Oklahoma Bill to Protect First Responders Advances Unanimously
Measure aims to strengthen workers' compensation for firefighters, police, and EMTs who suffer heart attacks or strokes after intense duty.
Feb. 24, 2026
Oklahoma Bill to Protect First Responders Advances Unanimously
Measure would create legal presumption for job-related heart attacks and strokes.
Feb. 24, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Rejects State Testing for Private Schools in Tax Credit Program
Proposal to require private schools in tax credit program to undergo same testing as public schools was voted down.
Feb. 22, 2026
Oklahoma Lawmakers Reject Bill to Allow Guns in State Capitol
Concerns over public safety led to the vote against the measure.
Feb. 22, 2026
More States Restrict SNAP Benefits for Sugary Drinks and Candy
New rules aim to limit purchases of unhealthy items with federal food assistance.
Feb. 22, 2026
Bill Would Significantly Increase Pay for Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board Members
Proposed pay raise aims to attract and retain board members amid high turnover.
Feb. 20, 2026
Oklahoma County Assessor Warns Property Tax Relief Plan Would Devastate Schools, Counties
State lawmakers propose cutting homeowners' property taxes, but assessor says it would drastically slash funding for public schools, law enforcement, and local governments.
Feb. 16, 2026
SNAP Restrictions Take Effect in Oklahoma
No more soft drinks and candy for SNAP recipients
Feb. 14, 2026
Oklahoma Sen. Kristen Thompson Targets Health, Literacy, Workforce Reform
The Edmond Republican says improving health outcomes, reading levels and child care access is key to strengthening Oklahoma's economy.
Feb. 9, 2026
Oklahoma Lawmakers Debate $50M Expansion of Parental Choice Tax Credit
Partisan debate erupts over proposed increase to education tax credit program.
