Oklahoma Senate committee approves tax exemption for gun safety devices in SB 50, aimed at responsible gun ownership.

Oklahoma's House Bill 1151, endorsed by the House Elections and Ethics Committee, proposes moving school board elections to June and November for better turnout and cost savings.

Oklahoma's House Bill 1305 proposes mandatory financial literacy workshops for student athletes involved in NIL contracts, covering budgeting, taxes, contracts, and entrepreneurship.

Oklahoma's Senate Bill 631, aimed at stricter penalties for shootings into buildings and drive-bys, advanced through a Senate committee, proposing that these crimes serve at least 85% of the sentence.

Lisa Moss was honored in Oklahoma for being the first woman freed under the Survivors' Act, after 34 years in prison for a crime linked to domestic abuse.

A flag-raising event marked progress on OKC's multiuse stadium, set for a 2027 opening and focused on soccer, reflecting the city's redevelopment efforts with community and political support. The stadium will cost $71 million and have 12,300 seats.

Oklahoma's House Education Committee approved a bill to limit cell phone use in schools, aiming to improve student academic performance and mental health, with room for emergency exceptions and district-specific implementation.

Oklahoma's House Bill 1087, designed to extend teacher salary schedules to 35 years, passed the House Appropriations Education Subcommittee, aiming to incentivize experienced teachers to remain in the profession.

Oklahoma's Sen. George Burns introduces Senate Bill 365 to expand oversight of school athletic programs, focusing on the certification and discipline of head coaches.

Legislation proposes shifting Hugo Lake Park management to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, aiming to improve the park by January 2026.

Oklahoma Senator George Burns introduced Senate Bill 123 to amend penalties on certain ammunition under the state's Self-Defense Act, potentially removing a $500 fee and caliber restrictions.

Oklahoma's Attorney General leads a coalition questioning major asset managers about the risks involved in Chinese investments and potential misrepresentations to investors.

Oklahoma Senator George Burns has introduced a bill, SB 124, to exclude locally made firearm suppressors from federal regulations, by marking them "Made in Oklahoma."