Governor Stitt seeks to exclude soda, candy from food stamp purchases

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

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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Drummond urges legislative overrides of Stitt vetoes

OKLAHOMA CITY  – In the wake of Gov. Stitt’s flurry of vetoes this legislative session, Attorney General Gentner Drummond is calling on state legislators to remind the Governor that they are a co-equal branch of government.“The power of the override is critical in these waning days of session,” said Drummond. “Gov. Stitt is forcing... Read More.

Drummond urges Gov. Stitt to commit National Guard troops to DHS immigration enforcement

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging Governor Kevin Stitt to send Oklahoma troops after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed it has requested 20,000 National Guard troops to help with immigration enforcement.“President Trump has been taking bold and decisive action to secure our borders and deport illegal immigrants, despite facing... Read More.
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Convicted killer granted parole by Gov. Stitt after 40 years in prison

Grady County -Governor Grants Parole for Convicted KillerWayne Thompson, convicted of first-degree murder, has been granted parole after more than four decades in prison. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed and finalized the parole certificate, marking a significant development in a case that has drawn national attention since 1983.Six-Month Stepdown ProgramThompson’s parole is not immediate. According... Read More.
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Gov. Stitt Declares State of Emergency in 12 Oklahoma Counties

OKLAHOMA CITY -Gov. Kevin Stitt is assessing the widespread destruction caused by Oklahoma’s recent wildfires, describing the devastation as unpredictable and heartbreaking.Saturday morning, Stitt declared a state of emergency in 12 Oklahoma Counties.Those counties are:Cleveland Creek Dewey Grady Lincoln Logan Oklahoma Pawnee Payne Pottawatomie Roger Mills StephensThe Executive Order reads, in... Read More.