Kevin Stitt

As Oklahoma recovers from a massive wildfire outbreak in March, the governor has criticized the state Forestry Services’ response, and even mused about disbanding the division. State officials at the Forestry Services and beyond are pushing back.

A new report by Oklahoma’s Division of Government Efficiency lays out several major policy shifts for the state. Ideas include eliminating $157 million of federal health care support, much to the consternation of policy experts and some Republicans.

State Superintendent Ryan Walters and the Oklahoma State Department of Education have filed a federal lawsuit against the Freedom From Religion Foundation, escalating a long-standing conflict over religion in public schools.

Oral arguments over the constitutionality of Oklahoma’s — and the nation’s — first state-funded religious charter school are scheduled for April 30. Meanwhile, Gov. Kevin Stitt is trying to get ahead of the conversation with an executive order this week, doubling down on his vision of religious freedom in the state.

A State Board of Education meeting scheduled for Thursday was postponed to avoid a potential Open Meeting Act violation.

President Trump signed an executive order Thursday dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. Here's what local Oklahoma lawmakers have to say.

A bill amended by Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert passed through the House Education Oversight Committee Wednesday.

A settlement agreement to improve mental health services in Oklahoma county jails and resolve a major lawsuit against the state won final Senate approval.

Oklahoma County Judge Brent Dishman tossed Rep. Andy Fugate’s lawsuit against Gov. Kevin Stitt Monday, saying the Del City Democrat lacks standing to sue the governor over his order mandating state employees seize all virtual work and return to their offices.

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is firing back against State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ request for an opinion on a Trump executive order regarding immigration.