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usatoday.com > story > news > politics > 04/01/2026 > oklahoma-legislative-session-2026-budget-deal-kevin-stitt-gop-lawmakers > 89425836007

Oklahoma Republican leaders reach $12.8B deal to fund state government

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (962+ words) Oklahoma's governor and Republican legislative leaders have reached a multi-billion-dollar budget deal to cover rising Medicaid costs, teacher pay raises and new voting software. Gov. Kevin Stitt joined House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, Senate President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle,…...

Oklahoman
usatoday.com > story > business > energy-resource > 04/04/2026 > oklahoma-nuclear-power-feasibility-study-challenges > 89422763007

Oklahoma nuclear power study finds feasibility but challenges

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (1461+ words) A recently completed nuclear energy study sent to Oklahoma's legislature and governor provides state leaders with 350 pages of considerations to help determine if and how the state should pursue nuclear power as part of its energy portfolio. Senate Bill 130 mandated…...

Oklahoman
usatoday.com > story > news > politics > 04/03/2026 > where-is-ice-investing-the-most-money-oklahoma-near-the-top-data-shows > 89418266007

Where is ICE spending the most money? Oklahoma near the top, data shows

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (185+ words) Oklahoma is receiving the second-largest share of funding in the country from'partnerships with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to a leaked federal ledger analyzed by The Oklahoman. The ledger, attributed to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, shows more than $256.9 million in…...

Oklahoman
usatoday.com > story > news > politics > 04/01/2026 > oklahoma-election-candidates-filing-begins-april-1-2026 > 89401697007

Candidate filing for 2026 Oklahoma elections begins

5+ day, 10+ hour ago  (651+ words) Candidates can officially file to appear on midterm election ballots that will decide several new state leaders and possibly shake up the balance of power among Republicans in the Legislature. Filing for federal, state, legislative, county and judicial offices will…...

Oklahoman
usatoday.com > story > news > politics > 04/01/2026 > oklahoma-governor-debate-election-candidates-freedom-caucus > 89392367007

Four Oklahoma governor candidates debate at Freedom Caucus forum

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (121+ words) Four candidates for governor participated in the Freedom Caucus debate. AG Gentner Drummond abstained, but his absence became a talking point. Four Oklahoma governor candidates debate at Freedom Caucus forum Four of the top Republican candidates for governor embraced far-right…...

Oklahoman
usatoday.com > story > news > politics > state > 03/31/2026 > oklahoma-ice-law-enforcment-immigration-agreements > 89331988007

Exclusive: Oklahoma earning millions from ICE for immigration enforcement

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (73+ words) The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, which oversees the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, has seen the state's largest allotment of funds: a $5.38 million base award covering 704 officers, a $1.6 million ... Exclusive: Oklahoma earning millions from ICE for immigration enforcement Oklahoma law enforcement…...

USA TODAY
usatoday.com > story > sports > nba > 03/30/2026 > pistons-thunder-how-to-watch > 89393324007

How to watch Detroit Pistons- Oklahoma City Thunder: TV, stream info

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (388+ words) How to watch Detroit Pistons- Oklahoma City Thunder: TV, stream info'USA Today How to watch Detroit Pistons- Oklahoma City Thunder: TV, stream info It's a showdown between the current No. 1 seed in the Western Conference and the current No. 1 seed…...

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usatoday.com > story > sports > ncaaw > 03/28/2026 > south-carolina-oklahoma-sweet-16-march-madness-time-channel-highlights-score > 89340779007

South Carolina vs. Oklahoma in women's Sweet 16: Time, channel, how to watch

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (252+ words) South Carolina women's basketball is out for revenge. Oklahoma handed South Carolina its second loss of the season on Jan. 22, when freshman Aaliyah Chavez led the Sooners to a 94-82 overtime victory in Norman, Oklahoma. Chavez scored 15 of her game-high 26 points…...

USA TODAY
usatoday.com > story > sports > ncaaw > 03/27/2026 > south-carolina-oklahoma-prediction-sweet-16-march-madness-expert-picks > 89351368007

South Carolina vs Oklahoma prediction, analysis, Sweet 16 expert picks for women's March Madness

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (686+ words) Our March Madness experts analyze the Sweet 16 matchup between No. 1 South Carolina vs No. 4 Oklahoma in the 2026 NCAA Tournament on March 28. South Carolina vs Oklahoma prediction, analysis, Sweet 16 expert picks for women's March Madness The women's 2026 NCAA Tournament continues with…...

Oklahoman
usatoday.com > story > news > politics > 03/26/2026 > jackson-lahmeyer-tusla-ok-pastors-for-trump-elections-2026 > 89334840007

Trump ally Jackson Lahmeyer seeks Oklahoma congress seat

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (334+ words) Jackson Lahmeyer, a Tulsa-area Republican pastor who failed to unseat U.S. Sen. James Lankford in 2022, has announced he wants to be the congressman for Oklahoma's District 1. Lahmeyer has cultivated ties with individuals in President Donald Trump's orbit, including Gen. Mike Flynn,…...