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Bill eliminating Solar Tax Exemption goes to Governor’s desk

May 28, 2026

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 races in June 16 primary election

May 21, 2026

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…

Education-dominated legislative session reaches end

May 21, 2026 Ray Carter

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…

Annual Floral Haven Memorial Day Weekend schedule

May 21, 2026

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…

First District U.S. House candidates

May 14, 2026

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…

Bill protecting Parental Right to Affirm Biological Reality

May 14, 2026

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…

Woolley urges Senate action on Foreign Legal Code ban measure

May 14, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Gabe Woolley, R–Broken Arrow, urges the Oklahoma State Senate to consider House Joint Resolution 1084, which he said the measure is intended to ensure that Oklahoma courts remain grounded solely in the Oklahoma Constitution and the United States Constitution. HJR1084 would place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. Woolley says it…

Executive Order ramps up enforcement of Welfare eligibility criteria

May 14, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY (May 6, 2026) – Governor Kevin Stitt today signed an executive order directing state agencies to ramp up enforcement of immigration-status verification for welfare and help ensure that illegal immigrants do not receive taxpayer-funded welfare in Oklahoma. “Welfare should go to eligible Oklahomans, not to people who are in this country illegally,” said…

Birth Certificate Accuracy Bill Sent to Governor

May 14, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, today commented on a bill being sent to the governor that would require every Oklahoma birth certificate to contain an accurate biological sex designation of either male or female as identified at the time of birth. House Bill 1225 clarifies that the biological sex listed on birth certificates…

Gann Calls for an ‘Elector Bill of Rights’

May 14, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola, is calling for an Elector Bill of Rights to affirm that every Oklahoma voter has the right to be fully represented by the elected official they sent to the Capitol. Gann said the proposal is aimed at House rules that restrict ordinary members from freely making motions, forcing…