A House bill would let Oklahoma counties levy up to 15% on retail medical marijuana if local voters agree. Supporters want the cash for public safety and blight cleanup; critics warn higher costs could drive people to the black market.

Konawa Public Schools says an OSDE 'selective review' has narrowed its counseling caseload and district leaders will press the State Board in Oklahoma City on Feb. 26.

The Choctaw Tribal Council passed CB‑27‑26 and Chief Gary Batton signed it, updating Section 151 to state non‑Indians may be prosecuted within Choctaw territory where federal law permits.

At an Oklahoma City hearing, educators described assaults and resignations tied to classroom discipline, prompting a bill to address conduct and retention.

A bill in the Oklahoma Legislature would let health-sharing ministry members deduct contributions on state taxes, promising parity while raising consumer-protection concerns.

Oklahoma regulators met Wednesday to review MRO’s 2026 Regional Risk Assessment, which flags “uncertain energy availability” and winter‑generation outages as urgent concerns.

A new Senate bill would let young people who were in state custody voluntarily remain in foster care until age 21 under education, work or medical criteria. Sponsors say the extra time could reduce homelessness and justice‑system involvement.

ICE quietly pitched Oklahoma City immigration lawyers on jobs with its courtroom legal team, offering signing bonuses and loan repayment as enforcement ramps up.

State senators filed bills to return hiring power over tourism and mental‑health agency heads to boards after contract and leadership scandals.

Senate leaders gathered at the State Capitol on Feb. 24 to unveil a new push to boost Oklahoma education funding, with literacy and teacher recruitment at the top of the agenda. Details and dollar amounts were limited at the briefing.

Two House bills would add court-supervised mediation and create a fund for legal aid to help keep Oklahoma families with children from being evicted. Lawmakers say the measures aim to keep kids in school and homes stable.

Sen. Christi Gillespie withdrew SB 1547 after committee members said federal law now governs Medicaid work rules. The pause shifts the fight to budgets and a possible ballot question.

Gov. Kevin Stitt touted Oklahoma as a top state for affordability and economic freedom. Data from MERIC and the Fraser Institute back parts of that claim, with caveats.