Oklahoma Rep. Stark reintroduced a bill to exempt smaller nonprofits from sales tax, potentially aiding organizations with less than $3 million in gross revenue.

Oklahoma Rep. Chris Banning proposes House Bill 1151 to move school board elections to match House and Senate cycles, aiming to save funds and increase voter turnout.

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 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.

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters is suing the federal government for $474 million, claiming that President Biden's immigration policies have overburdened state schools.

Oklahoma Senator Dusty Deevers introduced the Diesel Engine Freedom Act, SB457, to oppose EPA's DEF regulations and support local businesses' economic interests.

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.

Oklahoma Senate Bill 484 aims to limit cities under 300,000 residents from providing homeless services, prompting opposition for potentially worsening statewide issues.

Oklahoma City announces altered service schedules for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including free public transportation and changes to trash collection.

Volunteers in Oklahoma City conduct an annual homeless count to inform service development for the unhoused, with the Key to Home Partnership leading the effort.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt launched Secure Oklahoma NOW initiative, mandating the creation of a security guide for public events to prevent terrorism and ensure public safety.

Mankinta Holloway is appointed as Oklahoma City's Municipal Court Administrator, bringing experience from Birmingham to oversee court operations starting March 7th.

Oklahoma City is urging residents to report potholes for National Pothole Day on Jan. 15 through various communication methods, as part of a community engagement initiative.