Newly-elected Rep. Kevin Norwood, R-Owasso, took his oath of office in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Wed., June 18. He won a special general election earlier this month to represent House District 74 in Rogers and Tulsa counties.

“Today has been an incredible day, and I’m deeply honored to represent the people of House District 74,” Norwood said. “Serving my local community is a responsibility I take seriously. I truly love Oklahoma, and I’m committed to doing everything I can to make our state an even better place to live. I look forward to showing up every day and working hard to help our community thrive.”

Originally from Muskogee, Norwood has lived in Owasso since 1994, where he works as a youth minister. He holds a bachelor’s degree in pastoral ministry from Southwestern Christian University and a master’s degree in applied theology from Oral Roberts University. He earned his doctorate in leadership and global perspectives from Portland Seminary at George Fox University. Norwood and his wife, Ann, have two children.

“Rep. Norwood has spent decades serving his community in ministry and today he takes on an additional role giving back to the people of his community. He is a great addition to the House of Representatives and I look forward to serving with him,” said Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow. “It is great to have our full 101 House members seated, ready to do the people’s business throughout the interim and into the 2026 legislative session.”

Governor Stitt, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy Launch Make Oklahoma Healthy Again Campaign

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt today for a full day of events in Oklahoma City. The visit marked the formal launch of Governor Stitt’s Make Oklahoma Healthy Again (MOHA) campaign, a state-level extension of the national Make America Healthy Again movement championed by President Donald Trump and Secretary Kennedy.

“For far too long, we have settled for food that has made us sicker as a nation,” said Governor Stitt. “In Oklahoma, we’re choosing common sense, medical freedom, and personal responsibility. President Trump and Secretary Kennedy have led the charge nationally, I’m grateful for their support as we Make Oklahoma Healthy Again.”

At a rally in the Oklahoma State Capitol, Governor Stitt signed Executive Order 2025-13 directing a sweeping statewide review of public health policies ranging from water fluoridation to artificial food dyes. The executive order also establishes the MOHA Advisory Council and calls on state agencies to promote clean living, expand access to community wellness programs, and educate Oklahomans on how to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals in food, water, and daily life. PHOTOS HERE.

Governor Stitt also revealed that the State of Oklahoma has formally submitted a federal waiver to prohibit the purchase of soda and candy using SNAP-EBT benefits, which reflects growing bipartisan concern about the link between processed food consumption and chronic illnesses.

“Thank you, Governor Stitt, for your visionary leadership to Make Oklahoma Healthy Again,” said HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “You’ve led with action—bringing healthy food to public schools and prisons, eliminating fluoride from drinking water, and submitting a waiver to remove soda, candy, and other junk food from SNAP. These bold steps are helping protect and restore the health of all Oklahomans.”

Earlier in the day, Secretary Kennedy and Governor Stitt appeared on The Faulkner Focus to discuss their shared vision for restoring health, liberty, and responsibility to American communities. WATCH HERE.

Later, Governor Stitt welcomed Secretary Kennedy to his family ranch and filmed a tour of the Governor’s garden, known to many Oklahomans through the Governor’s popular gardening videos on social media. The visit underscored their shared belief that growing your own food, getting outside, and cutting through processed junk. PHOTOS HERE.

The pair also paid a visit to Mom’s Meals, a state-of-the-art kitchen production facility in Oklahoma City that prepares nutritious, medically tailored meals for individuals with chronic conditions.