A federal bill would allow physician‑owned hospitals to open in rural Oklahoma; backers promise restored services while hospital groups warn of damaging competition.

The Oklahoma House voted unanimously to advance HB 4144, a bill that would require arrest and incident reports be available to the public during Sunshine Week.

House lawmakers approved HB 4280 on Friday, nudging the ROADS Fund cap to $670M and adding new reporting rules for ODOT. The bill advances to the Senate.

Rep. Jim Olsen’s HB1005 would require photo ID for in-person voting and direct Service Oklahoma to issue free photo voter cards, while Congress debates the SAVE Act. Advocates warn the changes could make registration and turnout harder for many voters.

The Oklahoma House approved two bills limiting Pride displays on state property and barring birth-certificate sex changes; both now head to the state Senate. Lawmakers and advocates are sharply divided.

The Oklahoma House approved HB 3176 to create a state 'GAS Hub' to court federal research dollars and national lab status, advancing the measure amid budget concerns.

February's sales and use tax report shows OKC's General Fund collections beat projections, helped by stronger use-tax receipts. The boost gives the city a small budget cushion.

The Oklahoma House advanced HB3024, capping most raises and bonuses at 10% and routing larger increases through cabinet approval amid scrutiny of last year’s payouts.

The Oklahoma Senate passed bills to double a popular teacher scholarship and bar uncertified adjuncts from full‑time K–5 math and ELA roles; both measures now go to the House.

Lawmakers introduced bills to form a 2030 Complete Count Committee and create a Commerce revolving fund after officials sought $500,000 for outreach and address‑file work. The measures prioritize tribal outreach and early planning.

The Oklahoma Senate approved SB1238, reclassifying domestic abuse in front of children as a felony with 1–5 years behind bars and up to a $7,000 fine. The bill now heads to the House.

HB 3380 would require DHS to publish an annual child-welfare scorecard and modernize data systems; it cleared its first House committee and now heads to the House floor.

The Oklahoma Attorney General says there isn't enough evidence to charge Oklahoma County Commissioner Myles Davidson after a review of a 2025 sexual‑battery probe. Civil and political questions remain as critics watch next steps.