Trump has stepped into Oklahoma’s crowded 1st District primary by endorsing Tulsa pastor Jackson Lahmeyer, a move that could redirect money and attention before the June 16 primary.

Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed a bill that would have extended OETA’s life, leaving public television’s funding and emergency‑alert role uncertain ahead of a July 1 deadline.

After filings closed on April 3, 2026, 138 of 152 Oklahoma judicial offices had only one candidate, meaning dozens of judges will take office without a contested vote.

Gov. Kevin Stitt signed HB 1371, creating a state fund for unpaid mineral royalties and rewriting interest and remittance rules under the PRSA.

The Oklahoma Senate adjourned within minutes while the House worked late to clear roughly 147 bills ahead of a Thursday adjournment. Leaders passed a procedural plan that allows reconvening next week.

Oklahoma Natural Gas filed for about $28.7M in higher base rates; the company says pipeline work justifies the request while a one-time tax credit would trim the average hit to roughly $1.50 a month.

A $14 million bookkeeping discovery has cleared the path for full jail funding in Oklahoma County's proposed budget, but major costs and deadlines remain.

A May 6 hearing will decide whether OG&E can pre‑approve a 302‑MW battery project — and whether the average customer could pay roughly $2.21 more per month.

Gov. Kevin Stitt signed HB1276, making Oklahoma's "bell‑to‑bell" cellphone ban permanent statewide for public and charter schools.

A bipartisan eight‑bill package would force agencies to publish contracts, limit no‑bid deals and require post‑contract reviews after audits flagged millions.

Oklahoma DHS is recommending updates to the state's child‑support guideline schedule, including expanding the $15,000 combined‑income cap to match neighboring states. The changes could make orders clearer for higher‑income families and shift some cases out of judicial discretion.

The Oklahoma Senate passed HB 1168 to make delivering abortion‑inducing medication a felony, adding penalties of up to 10 years in prison and $100,000 in fines. The measure now heads to Gov. Kevin Stitt amid vows of legal challenges.

The Oklahoma House passed SB933 on April 30, 2026, creating a pathway for some patients to seek individualized investigational treatments. The measure now heads back to the state Senate.