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Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell says he will not run for governor

by News 9
Matt Pinnell announced he will not be a candidate for governor or any other elected office this year, ending speculation about his political future. In a public statement made on Facebook, Pinnell said he and his wife, Lisa, previously decided they were ready for a new chapter outside politics. He said recent developments involving Oklahoma’s... Read More.

Governor Stitt’s Operation SAFE clears 206,000 pounds of debris from Tulsa encampments

by KTUL
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Governor Kevin Stitt reported on Saturday that Operation SAFE (Swift Action for Families Everywhere) crews removed 206,000 pounds of debris and discarded materials from 21 encampment sites in Tulsa on Friday. The initiative utilizes the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) to clear homeless encampments around underpasses, highways, state buildings, and... Read More.
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Governor Stitt seeks to exclude soda, candy from food stamp purchases

by The Associated Press
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said on Thursday the state is seeking federal permission to exclude soft drinks and candy from the list of items that can be purchased under the benefit for low-income Americans long known as food stamps. Stitt made the announcement during an event at the Capitol with U.S.... Read More.

Legislature overrides nearly 50 bills Governor Stitt vetoed this session

by KOKH
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma 60th Legislature adjourned its regular session on Friday, with an eventful final 24 hours. The legislature voted to override nearly 50 bills on Thursday, which is a large chunk of the bills Governor Stitt vetoed this session. A vetoed bill needed a two-thirds vote the veto from each chamber in... Read More.
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Governor Signs “Protect Our Kids Act” into Law

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Protect Our Kids Act, authored by Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa, has been signed into law. The measure is designed to strengthen transparency and accountability in cases involving alleged abuse or sexual misconduct by school employees. The Protect Our Kids Act, House Bill 1075, closes long-standing gaps in how... Read More.

State Superintendent Ryan Walters considering run for governor

by KTUL
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — State Superintendent Ryan Walters is considering a run for Governor. During an interview with Newschannel 8's Lauren Henry, he said he's going to use the summer to make a decision. "What we're looking at is a decision for this summer," Walters said. "Right now, I've been focused on getting through session and working... Read More.

Bill expanding diagnostic mammography access vetoed by Governor

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Melissa Provenzano, D-Tulsa, released the following statement after HB 1389 was vetoed by the Governor. The bill adds contrast-enhanced mammograms and molecular breast imaging to the list of what a diagnostic examination for breast cancer may include. “Yesterday, the Governor vetoed HB 1389, which sought to expand access to diagnostic mammograms for... Read More.
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Governor Signs ‘Food Truck Freedom Act’ into Law

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY — Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed into law the Food Truck Freedom Act, a measure aimed at cutting red tape for Oklahoma’s growing mobile food vendor industry. House Bill 1076, authored by Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa, and Sen. Christi Gillespie, R-Broken Arrow, creates a streamlined, statewide licensing system for food truck... Read More.

Lauria and Ashley’s Law Signed by Governor

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami, Tuesday thanked the governor for signing into a law a bill that adds accessory to murder in the first or second degree to the list of crimes requiring an offender to serve 85% of their prison sentence before being eligible for consideration for parole. Those convicted now... Read More.

County Bidding Efficiency Heads to Governor

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Josh Cantrell, R-Kingston, unanimously passed a bill in the House that would allow county purchasing agents to select the next lowest bidder in certain cases if the original bidder is unable to fulfill an awarded contract. Senate Bill 403 now moves to the governor for his consideration of signing it... Read More.
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