Norman, Oklahoma, will receive federal funds for infrastructure and safety improvements, including major street enhancements and transit vehicle replacements, after successful submissions to ACOG for FFY 2029 funding.

An 11-member task force met in Oklahoma City to study moving workers with disabilities off Section 14(c) subminimum wages and to prepare recommendations. The panel will gather testimony and deliver a final report in 2028.

The Oklahoma AG’s office posted five new roles to help get opioid settlement dollars into communities statewide. Nearly $30M has already been awarded and another grant cycle opens in February.

Sen. Kelly Hines leads Oklahoma's Aerospace Caucus, aiming to boost the state's $44 billion industry and 120,000 jobs, with policies focusing on UAS and commercial space ventures.

The article discusses the recognition of Lawton's Stormwater and Solid Waste Divisions and community group Ellipsis by the City Council for their successful clean-up efforts, which included a significant amount of debris removal.

Sen. Shane Jett filed SB1640 to bar lawmakers from possessing or drinking alcohol while on duty. The proposal would authorize breathalyzer tests and carry fines and expulsions.

Oklahoma City delayed a vote on renewing LexisNexis’s Accurint after council members raised alarms about federal access and privacy protections. Officials asked for more legal and procedural details before Feb. 10.

Norman residents can vote on five propositions on April 7th regarding street maintenance, tourism taxes, City Charter revisions, and a permanent shelter. Voter registration closes on March 13th.

Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma ordered the creation of the Oklahoma School Choice Hub to aid families in educational decisions during National School Choice Week.

Rep. Tim Turner introduced two bills in Oklahoma: one to increase penalties for felony offenses related to terrorist groups, another to combat illegal land ownership by non-citizens for criminal activities.

The Norman Animal Welfare Oversight Committee is accepting nominations for its Volunteer of the Year Award to honor significant volunteer work in animal care.

State senators asked Oklahoma’s high court to halt Service Oklahoma’s plan to transmit driver‑license records to a national AAMVA system.

Oklahoma Rep. Ajay Pittman resigned from the state House amid an Ethics Commission lawsuit and an ongoing Attorney General probe tied to alleged forged campaign documents. She said she will remain available to constituents while inquiries continue.