The Oklahoma State Senate celebrated the third annual Hmong Day, recognizing the community and Vietnam War veterans, with speeches, cultural exhibits, and a proposed Hmong heritage center.

The report shows Oklahoma's mental health department is facing a $30 million shortfall, with recommendations for financial reforms and a need for urgent state funding.

Oklahoma passed House Bill 2081, enhancing legal measures to prevent child abduction, particularly during custody disputes, by allowing courts to issue prevention orders.

Senator Shane Jett and artist Nathan Pratt unveiled the "Firewheel" Pendleton blanket prototype at the Oklahoma State Capitol, symbolizing cultural unity and heritage, and promoted fundraising for a Wiley Post sculpture.

The Oklahoma Senate honored Santa Fe South Pathways Middle College students for earning over 3,000 college credits and associate degrees while in high school.

Oklahoma has passed a law to prevent the exclusion of foster parent candidates based on religious or moral convictions regarding sexual identity or gender orientation, aiming to increase the foster parent pool.

Oklahoma firefighters are poised to receive tax credits for cancer screenings with the legislative advancement of House Bill 2011, after a decisive House vote pushing it towards the governor's approval.

Oklahoma House Bill 2013, known as Dylan's Law, designed to aid epilepsy patients and educate about SUDEP, passed and awaits the governor's signature.

Senator Avery Frix commends the committee's approval of Jack Hodge for the Oklahoma New Motor Vehicle Commission, citing Hodge's automotive industry experience and community contributions.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed the "Behind the Meter" bill to spur economic development by encouraging companies to create their own energy solutions.

Hispanic Cultural Day at the Oklahoma Capitol featured a roundtable on immigration's impact, shifting focus from a large outdoor event to serious discussions on policy effects on Latino communities.

Oklahoma advances House Bill 1003, which proposes raising the age of consent from 16 to 18 while keeping the "Romeo and Juliet" exception for close-in-age couples. The bill, aiming to protect minors, now awaits the governor's signature.

The Oklahoma House held a moment to honor fallen officers, including Corporal Robert Sumner and Brian Keith Herbert, and will designate May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day.