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Automated Lawn Mowers to Cut Grass at State Capitol to Save Money

Wednesday, April 9 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (March 31, 2025) – The Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), in partnership with Gov. Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Division of Government Efficiency (DOGE-OK), has introduced new automated lawn mowers to service the State Capitol grounds. This innovative approach is better for the soil... Read More.

Hundreds Expected for Senior Day at Oklahoma State Capitol

Monday, March 3 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Advocates for Oklahoma’s aging population are encouraging seniors to make their voices heard at the Oklahoma State Capitol Monday morning. Hundreds of seniors, as well as their family, friends and caregivers, are expected to gather at the Capitol for Oklahoma Senior Day, an annual event meant to put forward issues... Read More.

Black Leadership is Now: House Democrat Members to Host Black History Day at the Capitol

Monday, February 24 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – February 25, members of the House Democratic Caucus will host the Annual Black History Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol. "We are excited to be bringing back the Black History Day at the Capitol program for the 3rd year in a row,” said Rep. Jason Lowe, D-Oklahoma City. “We're honored to have... Read More.

What to Expect Third Week of Session at the Oklahoma State Capitol

Tuesday, February 18 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — A shakeup in the Oklahoma State Board of Education, the Oklahoma House passing its first bill of the session and the... Read More.

Okla. Lawmakers Return to Capitol for 2025 Legislative Session

Monday, February 3 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Lawmakers were back at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Monday for the start of the 2025 legislative session.The legislative session kicked off with Governor Stitt's State of the State address on Monday afternoon. Then, committee meetings will in the following days begin looking at some of the bills that were... Read More.

Capitol Cliff Notes

Wednesday, January 22 by Ponca City Now

By Rep. Ty Burns The First Session of the 60th Legislature will start at noon Feb. 3. The first thing that happens each year is we hear the governor's State of the State address. After that, we get to work hearing bills in various committees before they are eligible to be considered on the House... Read More.

Trump Issues Pardons for Participants in the Jan. 6 Riot at the U.S. Capitol

Monday, January 20 by Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. -Donald Trump issued pardons for participants in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, one of his first acts after being sworn in as the country's 47th president on Monday.The pardons fulfilled Trump's promise to release supporters who tried to help him overturn his election defeat four years ago."These are the... Read More.

Hundreds Rally At State Capitol Against Green Energy Initiatives

Wednesday, January 8 by Ponca City Now

Attorney General Gentner Drummond and several Republican lawmakers spoke at the State Capitol Tuesday morning as part of a rally hosted by the Freedom Brigade. Hundreds of attendees were at the rally, which began at 9:30 a.m. on the second floor of the Capitol. Event organizers say they aimed to send a clear message to Governor Kevin Stitt that green... Read More.

Capitol Update from Rep. Luttrell

Monday, May 10 by Lyman James

Below is the shared Capitol update from Rep. Ken Luttrell. "We are three weeks away from our constitutionally required end date for this year’s legislative session. The Capitol has been flurry of activity with bills being sent to the governor for review and approval and others going into joint conference committees of the House and... Read More.

Capitol Update from Rep. Luttrell

Monday, May 3 by Lyman James

Representative Ken Luttrell shared a Capitol update on Friday, April 30. Posted below is what Luttrell stated in his email: "The end of session is coming soon and the final push to pass bills out of the legislature and onto the governor has begun. All of the bills I authored have been signed with the... Read More.

Capitol Update from Rep. Luttrell

Monday, April 19 by Lyman James

"This week we ramped up our floor hearings of Senate bills and passed quite a few to the Governor’s desk. Additionally I had some important meetings in my role as Co-Chair of the House Native American Caucus. We passed Senate Bill 172, or Ida’s Law, on Tuesday, April 13. This important piece legislation, which I... Read More.

Protestors gather outside Oklahoma Capitol against OESC on Monday

Tuesday, May 19 by Lyman James

Protestors gathered outside the Oklahoma State Capitol against the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission on Monday.Organizers called for a peaceful demonstration to voice their concerns over the Commission's failure to provide benefits for two months. They also said they want to file a class action lawsuit against the state.Officials with the OESC had said things... Read More.