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Oklahoma Agencies Warn of Scam Texts Pretending to Be DMV Payment Notices

Friday, June 6 by News 9

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Service Oklahoma are warning of a new text message scam targeting drivers.The message claims to be from the Oklahoma Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), asking for payment for an overdue traffic fine.Authorities are reminding everyone not to respond to or click on any links from the... Read More.

Oklahoma offers free fishing weekend, no license required

Thursday, June 5 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma is inviting residents to enjoy a Free Fishing Weekend on June 7-8, 2025.According to the Oklahoma Game Wardens, during the two days, citizens can fish without needing a state fishing license. It's the perfect chance to get outside, make some memories, and introduce someone new to the sport we all love.... Read More.

Oklahoma dispensary reacts to pre-packaged medical marijuana law

Thursday, June 5 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — As of Sunday, a new Oklahoma law says dispensaries can only sell pre-packaged marijuana.The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) says there is a grace period for this, as dispensaries have until November 1 to stop selling deli-style weed.Melanie Brown with The Farmacy Dispensary tells Fox 25 she'll be out of her... Read More.

Federal food stamp funding change could cost Oklahoma $500 million, nonprofit warns

Wednesday, June 4 by KTUL

Tulsa, Okla. — A federal proposal to alter funding for food stamps could cost the state and Oklahoma taxpayers nearly 500 million dollars."Our senators and our House members are much more influential than the size of our state would imply, particularly with this administration. And it doesn't take that many calls to an office for... Read More.

Firehawk Aerospace to invest millions in Oklahoma rocket fuel facility

Monday, June 2 by News 9

LAWTON, Okla - A new multimillion-dollar economic development investment is coming to Oklahoma.Firehawk is a Texas-based company that manufactures rocket fuel. The company is investing $22 million in a facility that it says will bring in at least 100 new jobs to the Lawton area.During the announcement with Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt,... Read More.

Inmates clear tornado damage to free Oklahoma family stuck for over a week

Saturday, May 31 by The Associated Press

McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — A work crew of incarcerated people cleared the way for a woman and her three children to finally leave their rural Oklahoma property more than a week after a tornado caused widespread damage, state officials said.The crew was still at work on Friday after clearing numerous downed trees on Tuesday... Read More.

Oklahoma lawmakers vote to remove ODMHSAS Commissioner Allie Friesen

Friday, May 30 by News 6

Allie Friesen, now former commissioner of Oklahoma's Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS), has been removed from her position through the statutory authority of the state legislature.On what was expected to be the last day of the legislative session, lawmakers quickly advanced a concurrent resolution calling for Friesen's removal.The... Read More.

Oklahoma lawmakers override veto to expand breast cancer screening coverage

Friday, May 30 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla -Lawmakers in Oklahoma voted late Thursday night to override Governor Kevin Stitt’s veto of House Bill 1389, a bipartisan measure that expands insurance coverage for advanced breast cancer screenings. With a 42–2 vote in the Senate, the bill becomes law, mandating broader access to diagnostic tools that advocates say will save... Read More.

Oklahoma income tax cut signed by Gov. Stitt

Thursday, May 29 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY -Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced he has signed another income tax cut for Oklahomans Wednesday afternoon.Sitt posted a video on his X account announcing the cut.LATEST FROM OKLAHOMA'S GOVERNOR: Oklahoma Gov. Stitt holds weekly press conference: 4 takeaways"It has been a priority for the Stitt administration to lower taxes for... Read More.

Oklahoma teachers could earn up to $10K in annual stipends

Thursday, May 29 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -A new law signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt will change how Oklahoma recognizes and rewards high-performing teachers.House Bill 1412, which takes effect on July 1, 2025, introduces a tiered certification system that offers annual stipends instead of permanent pay raises.The program aims to elevate instructional quality while giving local districts flexibility in determining who... Read More.

Supreme Court tie vote dooms taxpayer funded Catholic charter school in Oklahoma

Wednesday, May 28 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday, May 22 effectively ended a publicly funded Catholic charter school in Oklahoma, dividing 4-4.The outcome keeps in place an Oklahoma court decision that invalidated a vote by a state charter school board to approve the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, which... Read More.

Oklahoma legislature to look at veto overrides on bills this week

Tuesday, May 27 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — After a busy four months, the Oklahoma legislature is entering its final week of session.Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton says the legislature will look at veto overrides this week."It is not easy for an idea to be transformed into a law, and it shouldn't be. It takes a long process... Read More.