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Gov. Stitt authorizes OHP and National Guard to provide support

Tuesday, June 2 by Lyman James

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Monday that the Oklahoma National Guard and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol have been authorized to provide support as needed after protests over the weekend became violent and destructive in downtown Oklahoma City.A curfew was implemented for downtown Oklahoma City between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.According to KWTV in Oklahoma... Read More.

Gov. Stitt says Oklahoma is “on track” to begin phase two of reopening plan

Thursday, May 7 by Lyman James

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced during a news conference Wednesday, May 6, that Oklahoma is on track to begin phase two of the state’s reopening plan amid the coronavirus pandemic. Stitt urges Oklahomans to continue practicing social distancing guidelines and washing their hands frequently.Phase TwoElderly and vulnerable Oklahomans will continue to follow Safer-At-Home guidelines.Nonessential... Read More.

Gov. Stitt announces FEMA’s approval to make funding available for crisis counceling

Wednesday, May 6 by Lyman James

Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Tuesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved his request to make funding available for crisis counseling, which will help support mental health initiatives designed to benefit people affected by the coronavirus pandemic.Stitt said this is a portion of his ongoing request for disaster assistance as part of Oklahoma’s... Read More.

Gov. Stitt extends Safer at Home order

Thursday, April 16 by Lyman James

On Wednesday, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt made the decision to extend the Safer at Home order for the state until May 6 for those age 65 and older and those that have compromised immune systems.Stitt said that he is looking for ways to re-open non-essential businesses that are currently closed due to the COVID-19... Read More.

Gov. Stitt places all 77 Oklahoma counties under executive order

Thursday, April 2 by Lyman James

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt made the announcement on Wednesday that his executive order to close all nonessential businesses now includes all 77 counties in the state.The closure applies to businesses featuring social gatherings, such as bars, hair salons, gyms and restaurants.Before the announcement Wednesday, Stitt's executive order originally applied to counties that had COVID-19... Read More.

Gov. Stitt requires self-quarantine for travelers from six states

Monday, March 30 by Lyman James

Gov. Kevin Stitt on Sunday issued another amendment to the state's coronavirus executive order that requires travelers from six states to self-quarantine for 14 days and issues protections for health care workers and vulnerable populations. According to a news release, travelers entering Oklahoma from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, California, Louisiana and Washington state... Read More.

Governor Expands List of Essential Businesses

Thursday, March 26 by Lyman James

The following is the Executive Department Amended Executive Memorandum 2020-01 filed by the office of Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt on March 25, 2020: Click here for a link to official document and click here for the federal list.On March 25, 2020, the 164th case of a novel coronavirus (“COVID-19'), was documented in... Read More.

Governor Stitt announces mobile testing site to be set up in Ponca City

Monday, March 23 by Lyman James

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt made the announcement Sunday that they expect to have four mobile testing sites across the state set up this week. They'll be located in Ponca City, Tulsa, OKC, and McAlester. EDIT: Location is unknown at this time. We will update once we learn more.Kay County has 4 documented cases of... Read More.

STITT ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER BANNING STATE-FUNDED TRAVEL TO CALIFORNIA

Thursday, January 23 by Lyman James

Oklahoma City, Okla. (Jan. 23, 2020) – As millions of people across the United States come together for the National March for Life, Governor Kevin Stitt announced today a ban on state-funded travel to the State of California. “California and its elected officials over the past few years have banned travel to the State of Oklahoma in... Read More.