Oklahoma Rep. Judd Strom introduced a bill to require seat belts on new school buses starting July 2025, aligning with states prioritizing child safety in school transportation.

Edmond celebrates a 92% participation rate in its recycling program, with 5,221 tons of materials saved from landfills in 2024. The program's success is also bolstered by a partnership with UCO, which has a new on-campus recycling center.

Rep. Scott Fetgatter thanked the administration for clarifying a federal funding freeze wouldn't affect social service programs like Social Security and Medicare.

Oklahoma State Senator Warren Hamilton has introduced a series of reform bills focusing on child protection, hunting regulations, marriage laws, and human trafficking ahead of the 2025 session.

Rep. Mark Tedford appointed to Oklahoma's Council for Workforce and Economic Development to enhance job access and align education with workforce needs.

Rep. Scott Fetgatter is working with state and federal entities to assess the impact of a federal funding freeze on Oklahoma, emphasizing the protection of key benefit programs.

Sanitary sewer work in Norman will close eastbound Lindsey St. and southbound McGee Dr. lanes starting 7 PM, January 29, with reopening expected by 6 AM the next day.

Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters praised OKCPS and Dr. Jamie Polk for their merit pay initiative under the OTEP, designed to boost teacher performance and student outcomes.

Engineering professor Steven P. Crossley received the PECASE, highlighting his innovative work in catalysis and nanomaterials synthesis, contributing significantly to science and sustainable industry growth.

Norman secures a $1 million federal grant from the PRO Housing program to improve affordable housing, planning to update housing plans, land use policies, and permitting processes, and contribute an additional $200,000 of its own funds.

Oklahoma Senator Kendal Sacchieri introduced a bill requiring ballot measures with tax increases to have a clear label indicating the potential rise in taxpayer obligations.

The DOJ supports Oklahoma AG Drummond's appeal of an injunction against state immigration law HB 4156, which aims to empower local authorities to detain illegal immigrants linked to illicit marijuana farms.

Stillwater Police Chief Shannon Jordan is retiring after 32 years. Captain Royce Stephens will be the acting Chief as the city seeks a permanent replacement.