Oklahoma City Council adopted a $2.12 billion FY27 budget that preserves core services while imposing modest cuts across departments. The plan takes effect July 1.

The Oklahoma Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday over State Question 843, a push to phase out homeowners' property taxes. The case could determine whether voters ever get to decide the measure.

Rep. Ross Ford plans a Victims of Sexual Assault Bill of Rights to tighten oversight of advocacy groups, shield SANE evidence and change how rape kits are handled in Oklahoma.

President Trump endorsed Mike Mazzei on Truth Social, giving the former state senator a late, high‑profile boost as Oklahoma’s June 16 GOP primary approaches.

Pottawatomie County prosecutors opened an investigation after a 2025 whistleblower complaint alleging financial misconduct at the Shawnee Hospital Authority.

A new state law directs OKDHS to set master teacher ratios and—pending federal approval—lets some subsidized providers charge a limited additional fee capped at 10% of household income.

Edmond’s City Council approved an emergency zoning amendment banning opaque window tinting at massage parlors and ordered operators to comply by Dec. 31, 2026.

Muscogee Nation voters will decide four constitutional amendments Saturday, with a contentious special‑justice proposal leading the ballot. The Supreme Court refused to pause the vote.

Governor Kevin Stitt asked the state auditor to review Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office after citing a sharp budget and staffing increase.

A forensic audit flagged mismanagement and at least $663,000 in questioned costs, prompting state officials to freeze a local weatherization program while investigators probe.

Oklahoma is among a handful of states saying it will use AI to help verify Medicaid work requirements — a move that could speed paperwork or create new coverage traps.

Legislators approved SB 259 to curb groundwater use by data centers, requiring metering and low‑consumption cooling technologies while the bill awaits the governor's action.

William Crozier has filed again for Oklahoma state superintendent and reignited controversy by saying schools should ditch buses and that textbooks could serve as shields. His remarks add a provocative note to the June 16 GOP primary.