Oklahoma House of Representatives

Oklahoma Republicans are moving a bill through the legislature that would allow residents to vote on altering the state constitution. But some lawmakers worry about who exactly would have a say in the process.

If approved, the measures could remove Medicaid expansion from the state constitution or allow the Legislature to not fully cover its costs if federal support changes.

Oklahomans who fail to select a party affiliation would not become registered voters under a bill heading to the Senate despite concerns that it will disenfranchise thousands of voters without their knowledge.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt reaffirmed calls to limit tribal sovereignty during his final State of the State address on Monday, dismaying tribal leaders in attendance.

Oklahoma lawmakers are looking to address concerns about jail safety and police officer conduct this year.

Twenty-one Republican state lawmakers are asking the Oklahoma attorney general to investigate the state's COVID-19 response and hospital protocols during the pandemic.

The conversation highlighted how the changes will impact Oklahoma's health care landscape, including hospital finances and patient access.

Some Oklahoma lawmakers are keen on regulating independent political expenditures — also known as 'dark money' donations — used to influence state and local elections. An interim study of the subject in the House Elections and Ethics Committee discussed the dangers and possible solutions to a growing concern.

Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Del City, is questioning whether the State Capitol Preservation Commission can decide to build a new governor's mansion all on its own, regardless of how it's been funded. And he wants the state attorney general to weigh in.

The joint Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency presented a report Thursday detailing the degree to which state agencies comply with mandated reporting of various aspects of their work. Findings indicate that the system for submitting information requested by lawmakers is broken, but not irreparable.