Fugate Files Lawsuit Addressing Governor’s Work-From-Home Executive Order

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Friday, Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Del City, held a press conference announcing a lawsuit he is filing in opposition to the Governor and Executive Order 2024-29. “I have grown increasingly concerned at the scope and breadth of the Governor’s executive orders and the ways they supersede legislative authority,” Fugate said. “It is... Read More.

Humphrey Files Bill to Rename Dept. of Corrections

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, has filed House Bill 1310 to rename the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (DOC) to the Oklahoma Department of Corruption. Humphrey is vice chair of the House Public Safety Committee. "The Oklahoma Legislature has published all the bills for our upcoming 2025 session," Humphrey said. "It is not... Read More.

Hasenbeck Files Bill to Prohibit AI Revenge Porn

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, has filed legislation to prohibit the sharing of revenge pornography developed through the use of artificial intelligence. House Bill 1364, which Hasenbeck filed last week, would add sexual content created through artificial intelligence to the statute prohibiting the sharing of revenge pornography. The nonconsensual distribution of pornography... Read More.
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Ryan Walters files $474 million lawsuit over illegal immigration cost to Oklahoma schools

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters is suing the federal government. He says he wants them to reimburse Oklahoma for the cost of educating immigrant children. Walters claims that Oklahoma is owed approximately $474 million. He says it's time to hold the Biden-Harris administration accountable. "What we've seen are Kamala Harris... Read More.

Edmond Senator Files Legislation to Add More School Supplies to Tax-Free Weekend

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – On Monday Senator Kristen Thompson (R-Edmond), announced the filing of legislation for additional school supplies to be exempt from sales taxes during Oklahoma’s tax-free weekend. “I know as a mom, every little bit helps,” said Senator Thompson. Senate Bill 231 exemptions would include school supplies such as backpacks, binders, pens, pencils, markers,... Read More.

Trimmer Files To Run For Kansas House Seat

Kris Trimmer, a former Winfield High School teacher, filed for the Kansas House 79th district as a Democrat on Friday, according to a press release from Trimmer Monday.The seat is currently held by Republican Cheryl Helmer and the district includes Winfield, Udall, Oxford and Belle Plaine. It does not include Ark City."I always encouraged... Read More.
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Rep. Ken Luttrell files for re-election

Rep. Ken Luttrell made the announcement recently that he is filing for re-election of the State Representative for District 37. The following is what Luttrell said in a Facebook post Saturday, April 16: “I filed this week to continue serving the citizens of Kay and Osage counties as your State Representative. It is a privilege... Read More.