Oklahoma Legislature Concludes 2025 Session with Major Overhaul of Administrative Rules Process
The Oklahoma Legislature has introduced reforms to improve legislative oversight and accountability, involving the passage of resolutions and reform bills that scrutinize administrative rules and reduce agency autonomy.
Oklahoma Legislature Passes $12.59 Billion Budget Focusing on Education, Mental Health, and Infrastructure
Oklahoma legislators pass a $12.59 billion state budget, focusing on public education, mental health, and infrastructure, with $3.5 billion in savings. It awaits the governor's approval.
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Decision Blocking Nation's First Publicly Funded Religious Charter School in Oklahoma
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld an Oklahoma ruling against the nation's first publicly funded religious charter school, leaving Senator Hicks pleased with the reinforcement of church-state separation.
Oklahoma City Council Approves $32.9M MAPS 4 Beautification Plan to Enhance City Aesthetics
Oklahoma City Council approves the MAPS 4 Beautification master plan, with a $32.9 million budget aimed at enhancing city aesthetics through gardens, public art, and a permanent beautification staff.
Oklahoma Senator Honors Young Agricultural Advocate Jalyn Lundry for FFA Achievements in Public Speaking
Oklahoma State Senator George Burns honored 8th-grader Jalyn Lundry for her agricultural advocacy and public speaking achievements with the Oklahoma FFA, where she was a state champion.
Oklahoma Senate Pro Tem Paxton Halts Contentious Wind Energy Bill, Citing Rule Violations and a Need for Consensus
Oklahoma Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton confirmed the wind energy bill, SB 2, will not advance this session due to it violating Senate rules after adopting language from a previously failed bill.












