Oklahoma Governor

New state social studies standards are being reviewed by members of the Oklahoma legislature, many of whom are critical of the process and the content.

Gov. Kevin Stitt says he prefers the federal government's top court justice selection process over Oklahoma's tiered appointment system. The comments come days after his latest state supreme court appointment and amidst active legislative efforts to reshape the Judicial Nominating Commission.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt's fight with the state Forestry Services continues, as he purged agency leadership and set up a "working group."

Gov. Kevin Stitt anticipates the U.S. Supreme Court will accommodate state-sponsored religious education in its upcoming hearing of oral arguments in the St. Isidore Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond case. A recent study published in the state's Bar Association Journal suggests he's right.

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.

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 to reduce sentences for domestic abuse survivors who "fail to protect" their children failed in the Oklahoma legislature. Prosecutors say the state law targets enablers, not victims. Advocates argue it overwhelmingly punishes mothers trapped in abusive relationships.