The Ward 7 seat in Oklahoma City is set for a runoff election between Camal Pennington and John A. Pettis, Jr. on April 1, following the promotion of former representative Nikki Nice to the Oklahoma Senate.

Tulsa announces a public hearing on March 13 for community input on its housing and urban development plan, emphasizing federal fund usage for low-income households.

Oklahoma Senate Appropriations Committee approves tax reform bills aimed at economic growth and simplification, crafted by Senators Rader and Pugh, including income and corporate tax changes.

Oklahoma's House passed a bill to ease licensing for out-of-state social workers, joining the Social Work Licensure Compact to address worker shortages.

Oklahoma Rep. Justin Humphrey requests President Trump's intervention following an ATF raid he considers an overreach against a local preacher and business owner.

Oklahoma Senate moves to alter judicial selection with a resolution for a system more like the federal one, requiring governor's nominations to be state Senate approved.

Senate Bill 904, aiming to improve long-term care in Oklahoma by restructuring Medicaid incentives for nursing facilities, has passed the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Oklahoma Senate advances a bill offering property tax credits for low-income seniors, potentially easing their financial burden and allowing them to remain in their homes.

The Oklahoma Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 541, targeting repeat domestic violence offenders with stricter penalties and aiming to protect vulnerable individuals.

Three bills introduced by Sen. Hamilton in Oklahoma aim to toughen penalties for child sex abuse, standardize due process for listed law officers, and criminalize deed theft. They've passed Senate committees.

Oklahoma's House passed a bill requiring a second vote in case of election ties, a change sparked by a sheriff's race resolved through drawing lots. The bill aims to prioritize voter decisions over chance.

The Protect Our Kids Act, which aims to improve student safety by mandating schools report teacher misconduct, passed a committee in Oklahoma and moves to the House.

Oklahoma House Speaker and Senate President Pro Tem have requested an audit of the Department of Mental Health due to financial discrepancies. They seek a quick review by LOFT and a detailed forensic audit for potential waste or fraud.