Crews broke ground Friday on a privately funded governor’s residence in Oklahoma City, a project officials say fixes accessibility but that critics say needs donor transparency.

Chairman Jim Holman says the jail trust won't dissolve and will support a sales-tax push to close a growing funding gap for the county jail.

Lawton Police Department proposed using Clearview AI to aid investigations and presented the tool's capabilities and privacy measures to the City Council, emphasizing responsible use and oversight.

Oklahoma House Democrats have presented a legislative agenda to address the rising cost of living, proposing bills for a higher minimum wage, protection from utility and insurance cost increases, and improvements in public education funding.

An audit of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission uncovered numerous financial control issues in their management of the OKBred account, with Rep. Harris urging immediate action to address the findings.

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.