An Oklahoma federal judge ruled he can’t rule the Osage Nation’s reservation is still intact, denying a legal maneuver to resurrect an old lawsuit.
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Oklahoma lawmakers weigh immigration, SNAP and more as key deadline approaches
March 5 is a major deadline date at the Oklahoma State Capitol. All advancing bills must be approved by committees and made available for floor discussion by Thursday evening. Hundreds of measures are up for floor discussion leading up to Thursday.
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Oklahoma House Republicans approve bills targeting unauthorized migrants applying for welfare benefits
In a party-line vote Thursday, Oklahoma Republican lawmakers in the House approved a pair of bills to report unauthorized migrants who apply for welfare assistance to law enforcement.
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DOJ sues Oklahoma for not sharing voters’ personal data
The Department of Justice is suing Oklahoma after the state’s election officials declined to hand over a list of registered voters and their personal information, including Social Security and driver’s license numbers.
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Oklahomans seek cheaper ways to pay for health care after ACA enhanced premium tax credits expire
This year, nearly 50,000 fewer Oklahomans selected a Marketplace plan compared to last year, and even more are expected to drop out amid higher costs. Consumers are now navigating the consequences of this expiration with limited choices.
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Muscogee Nation conducts first international repatriation, reestablishes diplomacy with Scottish leadership
The remains of Muscogee and Euchee ancestors have returned to their traditional homelands after being overseas for more than 150 years.
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After one week of session, Oklahoma legislative leaders worry about FY27 budget shortfall
As the first week of Oklahoma’s legislative session closed, leadership in both chambers held the first of many weekly press conferences. With thousands of bills filed and federal funding cuts looming, a budget shortfall is one top concern shared across party lines.
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Oklahoma State Election Board releases yearly voter registration report
The Oklahoma State Election Board released its official annual report on voter registration Monday. Here is how the state electorate breaks down ahead of this year’s midterms.
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Controversial requirements absent in Oklahoma’s new academic standards
Public comment is now open for Oklahoma’s new social studies academic standards. This year’s version is markedly different from the standards put out by former State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ administration.
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Gov. Stitt calls for limits on tribal sovereignty, tribal leaders respond
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt reaffirmed calls to limit tribal sovereignty during his final State of the State address on Monday, dismaying tribal leaders in attendance.
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Gov. Stitt calls for state question to shut down Oklahoma medical marijuana
In his State of the State address Monday, Gov. Kevin Stitt called Oklahoma’s cannabis market a threat to public safety. He pushed for the medical marijuana issue to be put on the ballot again, in hopes voters would shutter the industry.
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Oklahoma Gov. Stitt delivered his final State of the State address. Here’s what he said.
Gov. Kevin Stitt delivered his eighth and final State of the State speech Monday, as he kicked off Oklahoma’s 2026 legislative session with his list of priorities: small government, insulation from expensive federal mandates, and more.