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What’s in Governor Stitt’s Executive Order Defending Religious Liberty in Oklahoma

Thursday, April 3 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY -Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt issued an executive order this week, making Oklahoma "the nation's strongest defender of religious liberty," according to a news release from Stitt's office.The executive order comes just one month ahead of the United States Supreme Court hearing oral arguments over what could be... Read More.

Governor Stitt Speaks Out on Firing of Oklahoma Forestry Director Mark Goeller

Wednesday, April 2 by News 9

Governor Kevin Stitt spoke to News On 6's Cal Day Wednesday morning about his decision to fire Oklahoma Forestry Service Director Mark Goeller after the agency's response to the March wildfire outbreak."Nobody in government ever gets fired, and if when somebody does a bad job, this governor is going to fire them,"... Read More.

Oklahoma Governor Race: Former State Sen. Mike Mazzei Announces Candidacy

Monday, March 31 by News 9

Former Oklahoma State Senator Mike Mazzei announced he is running for governor.Mazzei served as an Oklahoma State Senator, representing District 25, after winning the Republican primary election for the district in 2004. Mazzei faced no opposition from the Democratic or Independent parties.During Mazzei's time in the Senate, he pushed for tax cuts, pension reform... Read More.

David Boren, Former Oklahoma Governor, US Senator, OU President, Dies at 83

Thursday, February 20 by News 9

David Boren, the 21st Governor of Oklahoma who later represented the state in the U.S. Senate and served as president of the University of Oklahoma, died at 83.Boren passed away on Thursday, according to his family. According to family spokesperson Bob Burke, Boren was at home surrounded by family at the time of... Read More.

Former House Speaker Charles McCall Running for Governor, ‘Keep Our State Free and Strong’

Wednesday, February 19 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Former Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall announced Tuesday morning he's filed to run for Governor.McCall said in a letter, "The left and outside forces are waging war on our way of life. They assault our faith and values. They try to destroy our families, our jobs and radicalize our schools.... Read More.

Oklahoma Governor Orders End to Remote Work for State Employees by February 2025

Tuesday, January 14 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt issued an Executive Order ending remote work for state employees. According to the order, full-time employees are expected to be back in the office by Feb. 1, 2025. “Gov. Stitt just issued this executive order, ending remote work by state employees,” said Rep. Forrest Bennet, posted on X. “I... Read More.

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond Announces He Is Running For Governor In 2026

Tuesday, January 14 by Ponca City Now

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond officially announced his candidacy for Governor of Oklahoma in a speech delivered to a crowd of supporters in Pawhuska, Oklahoma Monday, Jan. 13. You can watch the full news conference in the video below.Monday’s Announcement Was a Family Event After being introduced by his family, Drummond walked out to the tune of Read More.

Governor Stitt Signs Order to Support Oklahoma Student-Athletes With NIL Payments

Monday, January 13 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Governor Kevin Stitt signed Executive Order 2025-01, aiming to keep Oklahoma’s postsecondary institutions and their student-athletes competitive in the changing world of intercollegiate athletics. The order allows institutions to facilitate direct payments to student-athletes for the use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL) while federal and legal decisions on NIL payments... Read More.

Oklahoma Governor Reflects on Some Key Issues in 2024, Looks Ahead to 2025

Monday, December 23 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — From business in Oklahoma to the grocery tax cut, Governor Kevin Stitt is sharing his response to some key issues in our state, and how he plans to address them moving forward. Governor Stitt reflected with Fox 25 on some situations that may not be going according to plan, though he said... Read More.

Joy Hofmeister running for Oklahoma Governor

Friday, October 8 by Lyman James

Oklahoma’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister has officially announced that she's running for Oklahoma governor.According to KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City, Hofmeister, a lifelong Republican, also announced she's flipping parties, challenging Gov. Kevin Stitt as a Democrat. She made the announcement on her Twitter account.Hofmeister said the following on her Twitter. "I've got... Read More.

GOVERNOR DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY AS WINTER STORM APPROACHES

Friday, February 12 by Lyman James

Oklahomans urged to stay off the roads OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 12, 2021) – Governor Kevin Stitt declared a State of Emergency today for all 77 Oklahoma counties as state officials continued their emergency response preparations for a dangerous winter storm expected to impact the state over the weekend. Oklahoma has already been coping with days of dangerously... Read More.

Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell speaking at Ponca Politics meeting Friday

Thursday, November 19 by Lyman James

Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell will speak during the Ponca Politics Committee meeting Friday at 11 a.m. at City Central in the Summit Room. The Public is invited to attend. Lt. Gov. Pinnell will speak for 30 minutes and then take questions.Matt Pinnell was elected as the 17th Lieutenant Governor of the State of Oklahoma on November 6th,... Read More.