By Heather Warlick and Ruby Topalian, Oklahoma Watch Lawton Correctional Facility, the last state-contracted private prison in Oklahoma, may soon
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House Democrats target Walters for investigation
By John Dobberstein, Editor Several Oklahoma House Democrats have filed a resolution calling for a bipartisan committee to investigate Oklahoma
Navy nuclear submarine to be named U.S.S. Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY — Gov. Kevin Stitt Tuesday revealed the creation of the U.S.S. Oklahoma Commissioning Committee to build a 29th Virginia Class,
Lawmakers give energy industry $50 million in budget agreement
By Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch It could be Christmas in July for the Oklahoma oil and gas industry as it secured $50 million under a tax rebate
Oklahoma legislative leaders strike 2025 budget deal
By Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch Oklahoma’s Republican legislative leaders agreed Wednesday to a budget framework that will result in approximately
Gov. Stitt signs capitol arch legislation
Source: Office of Rep. Mark McBride OKLAHOMA CITY - Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed legislation into law that will fund the building of an arch at the
Staff oversight lax as Lawton prisoner murdered, left undetected in trash can
Three Lawton Correctional Facility staff members on duty when a prisoner was brutally murdered and left undetected in a trash can for hours violated
Oklahoma House observes upcoming OKC bombing anniversary
OKLAHOMA CITY – The upcoming 29th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing was remembered in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Tuesday with a
Iran strikes at Israel, Oklahoma lawmakers react
By John Dobberstein, Editor It’s often said that Iran prefers to bankroll terrorism and wield influence in the Middle East rather than conducting
Air and space pioneer Thomas P. Stafford passes away
It is with great sadness that the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics shares the passing of a true pioneer in air and space exploration,
Senate takes step toward creating Oklahoma’s Civil Rights Trail
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Kevin Matthews, D-Tulsa, has won Senate passage for his bill taking the next step in creating Oklahoma’s Civil Rights Trail.
Gov. Stitt signs bill eliminating grocery tax
By John Dobberstein, Editor With the swipe of a pen, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill Tuesday eliminating Oklahoma’s grocery tax Tuesday after a rare
