Oklahoma Senate

Despite bipartisan calls for a resolution to reject controversial proposed social studies standards, the legislature let Tuesday's deadline pass without a floor hearing.

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.

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission voted in opposition to two bills they say could increase costs for consumers.

Lawmakers advanced two bills this week designed to tighten the state's hunting regulations on Oklahoma public lands by instituting new requirements for guides and nonresidents.

Oklahoma's largest cities rank among the highest for eviction rates in the country. State lawmakers are working across the aisle to address the issue this legislative session.

The Senate Energy Committee passed the proposed legislation in a Thursday meeting.

Oklahoma Democratic lawmakers filed House and Senate Joint Resolutions Monday to reject controversial proposed social studies academic standards.

The Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board is preparing to give out a new round of grants to statewide applicants. Soon, local governments will be able to take a bid at $29 million designated to address the opioid crisis.

Oklahoma House and Senate Democrats on Monday filed resolutions to reject a controversial proposal of new academic standards for social studies education in public schools.

The state House of Representatives considered and passed at least 10 energy bills on March 26 and 27.