The primaries on June 16 will feature statewide office races. Governor and Lieutenant Governor were covered last week. It will also have SQ 832 on the ballot as well. The only statewide race to not have a republican primary is the race for State Auditor. Only one candidate filed, Melissa Capps, 52 of McLoud. She…
OKLAHOMA CITY – A ceremonial bill signing held at the state Capitol on Tuesday included Senate Bill 1725, from Sen. Ally Seifried, which protects First Amendment rights on public college and university campuses. “Part of the college experience is being exposed to new ideas, openly discussing difficult topics and hearing unique perspectives that challenge your…
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill making it a felony crime to traffic abortion pills has been signed into law by the governor. Rep. Denise Crosswhite Hader, R-Piedmont, is the author of House Bill 1168. The measure creates a felony offense for anyone to knowingly possess or deliver abortion-inducing drugs — including mifepristone, misoprostol and methotrexate…
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill requiring all youth camps and outdoor programs to conduct a site-specific hazard assessment and develop an emergency action plan by the end of the year has become law. Rep. Josh Cantrell, R-Kingston, is the author of House Bill 1675. “Camp should be a fun time for our kids,” Cantrell said….
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation that eliminates the state’s five-year manufacturer ad valorem tax exemption for solar generation and battery storage facilities has advanced to the governor’s desk. Senate Bill 237 from Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, and Rep. Mike Dobrinski, R-Okeene, sets a Jan. 5, 2028, sunset date for this tax exemption. Hall said this change…
State offices in Oklahoma are determined in the non-presidential election years. This year there are a plethora of candidates in eight Republican primaries on the state level and three Democrat primaries. There are only three Democrat primaries because in five of the races only one Democrat filed and the winner of the Republican primary will…
A legislative session dominated by education issues reached its end on May 14, with legislative leaders saying much was accomplished this year. “The House entered this session committed to protecting taxpayers, defending conservative values, and delivering results for the people of Oklahoma,” said House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow. “While not every priority reached the finish…
This year the Floral Haven Memorial Day Weekend will kickoff on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Volunteers from American Legion Post #308 will place small flags on veterans’ gravesites throughout the cemetery. If your loved one’s grave was missed by these veteran volunteers, please stop by the office or an information tent to…
There are an historic 11 Republicans running for the First District House seats that will be voted on in the June 16th primary. That is a record breaking number. One lone Democrat, John Croisant, 49 of Tulsa will run against the Republican primary winner in the general election in November. Kevin Hern, the current First…
OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure defending the fundamental rights of parents across Oklahoma has been signed into law by the governor. Rep. Erick Harris, R-Edmond, authored the “Right to Raise Act” to ensure that no Oklahoman is denied the opportunity to adopt or foster children simply for using biologically accurate language or for raising a…