OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, today praised the governor’s signing of a bill that will save taxpayers money on vehicle registration. House Bill 1183 simplifies how motor vehicle excise tax is determined for vehicle purchases by requiring the tax to be based on the actual sales price of the vehicle. Any consideration to…
Oklahoma Human Services continues to face a foster home shortage and is currently in need of more than 400 homes across the state OKLAHOMA CITY (May 20, 2025) – Foster care is a planned, goal-directed service that provides 24-hour-a-day substitute, temporary care and supportive services in a home environment for children from birth to 18 years…
There is an important lesson that President Donald Trump’s and Elon Musk’s DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) has to teach elected bodies all over the country. Unfortunately, it’s a lesson few have mentioned explicitly. If you’ve asked this question of yourself, you’ve already understood the lesson. The question is: Why wasn’t there already an agency…
Only a day after passing a major bill to reduce future state regulations, lawmakers have approved two more measures that could also generate significant culling of government regulation in Oklahoma. Senate Bill 995, by state Sen. Micheal Bergstrom and state Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, prohibits any new state agency regulations from taking effect unless they are…
A new study on behalf of Trace One has identified the U.S. states and designated market areas (DMAs) with the greatest interest in American-made goods. As foreign trade policies shift under new federal initiatives, interest in American-made products is on the rise. With the recent announcement of a “reciprocal” tariff plan by the Trump Administration,…
On Tuesday, May 13th the slates for the two June 10th Special House elections were decided. The Republican sides of the ballot were down to two candidates each in this runoff. These special House elections were caused by the resignation of two House members after they won the November election. They resigned to take County…
Floral Haven’s 53rd Annual Memorial Day Weekend honors our nation’s veterans and celebrates the 53rd anniversary of the Avenue of Flags. This meaningful weekend is a time to remember, pay tribute, and come together in shared gratitude. Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM Volunteers from American Legion Post #308 place small flags on…
OKLAHOMA CITY, May 20, 2025 — More alarm bells are ringing regarding the Department of Mental Health after a coalition of 12 Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment providers notified legislative leaders Monday they are collectively owed more than $8 million by ODMHSAS amid the agency’s chaotic budget crisis. The dozen providers—which comprise more than 81%…
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill protecting the privacy rights of incarcerated women has been signed into law by Governor Kevin Stitt. Senate Bill 418 requires the Oklahoma Department of Corrections to designate restrooms, changing areas and sleeping quarters exclusively for either female or male inmates. This legislation was authored by Senate Majority Floor Leader Julie…
OKLAHOMA CITY – Children at risk of being taken or concealed during custody disputes will now have stronger legal protections under House Bill 2081, authored by Rep. Jason Blair, R-Moore, and recently signed into law. HB2081 creates the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act, allowing courts to step in with preventative measures when there is credible…