2+ week, 4+ day ago   (755+ words) Around half a million Oklahomans cast ballots on Tuesday, Aug. 25, deciding two state questions, picking runoff winners for several state legislative seats and choosing a Republican nominee for governor who will be heavily favored in November. Here are five quick…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (84+ words) Oklahoma’s Aug. 25 legislative runoffs could reshape the GOP’s power balance as Freedom Caucus incumbents face more moderate challengers. Oklahoma Republican runoffs put Freedom Caucus’ future at stake Oklahomans will narrow down candidates during the Aug. 25 primary runoff elections for seats…...

4+ week, 51+ min ago   (89+ words) Oklahoma governor hopefuls Gentner Drummond and Mike Mazzei have shifted stances as a smelter project divides the race. Smelter plans highlight environmental views of Oklahoma governor hopefuls On March 10, 2020, Gentner Drummond was pressed by an attorney about a herbicide company…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (975+ words) Oklahoma passed a law last year allowing energy-hungry facilities to build their own power. But as data center announcements sprout up across Oklahoma, most include plans to work with local utilities. Last month, Gov. Kevin Stitt and some Oklahoma electric…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (110+ words) Five hours on hold. Lining up before daybreak. Here's why applying for SNAP in Oklahoma has become a 'nightmare.'... Oklahoma made accessing SNAP more difficult. Families are struggling After Oklahoma governor said food benefits should be difficult to get, anti-hunger…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (68+ words) Oklahoma collected 12.5% more in income taxes despite a lower tax rate, with experts pointing to economic growth, migration and inflation. Oklahoma income tax revenue jumps despite quarter-point tax rate cut Despite cutting the individual income tax rate by a quarter…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (71+ words) Oklahoma businesses mum after working on the Lincoln Memorial pool, a project plagued by ballooning costs and repeated repairs. Oklahoma businesses tied to costly D.C. reflection pool renovation mess Two Atoka, Oklahoma-based businesses spent more than two months working 12-hour shifts…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (521+ words) President Donald Trump said he is nominating former Oklahoma trooper Lance Schroyer to serve as the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The selection of Schroyer further expands Oklahoma's connection to federal immigration operations, deepening roots in ICE and…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (70+ words) Party leaders contend the state GOP does not owe any money and are suing the trust that manages their headquarters. Oklahoma Republican Party faces growing dispute over unpaid rent A trust created to support the Oklahoma Republican Party alleges the…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (793+ words) One of seven carriers offering Affordable Care Act Marketplace health insurance in Oklahoma will cease offering coverage next year. A health policy analyst says the move comes amid a broader trend of insurer exits as several federal policy changes fuel…...