Norman Fire Department Bolsters Response Capabilities with New Tankers, Drones, and Collaborative Efforts
The Norman Fire Department enhanced its fleet with two 3,000-gallon tankers and pumper tankers, using funds from the Public Safety Sales Tax to improve firefighting in areas without hydrants.
Oklahoma May Harness Bitcoin in State Savings Strategy with Proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act
Rep. Cody Maynard has introduced the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act, which could allow Oklahoma financial portfolios to include Bitcoin, aiming for enhanced stability and innovation in the state's savings strategies.
Oklahoma Senate Democrats Unveil 2025 Legislative Agenda Focused on Education, Healthcare, and Transparent Governance
Oklahoma Senate Democrats propose a 2025 agenda with a focus on education, health care, and transparent governance. Key bills address school accreditation, paid family leave, and medication costs.
Rep. Gabe Woolley Champions Due Process with HB1100 in Oklahoma, Seeking Higher Burden of Proof for DHS Child Separations
Rep. Gabe Woolley introduces HB1100 in Oklahoma, mandating DHS to provide "clear and convincing evidence" for child removal from families, a step up from the previous "preponderance of evidence" standard.
Edmond Moves to Dismantle Historic Discriminatory Restrictive Covenants in Property Documents
Edmond's Mayor signed to remove a discriminatory covenant from property documents, a change made possible by a new Oklahoma law and collaborative efforts to address past injustices in real estate.












