Oklahoma Governor declared a state of emergency due to severe flooding, praised by legislators for prompt action and unlocking resources for recovery.

The Oklahoma House passed Senate Bill 105 to remove barriers for special needs students accessing scholarships, allowing immediate eligibility without prior public school attendance.

The Oklahoma Senate calls for federal support via a tax credit for family caregivers, mirroring state legislation that offers a break to Oklahomans caring for elder family members.

The House passed a bill for harsher penalties, including death or life without parole, for first-time offenders of severe sexual crimes against children.

Oklahoma's House has passed a bill to end a mandatory 6% markup on consumer goods, advancing to the Senate for a final reading before potentially becoming law.

Oklahoma's Senate Bill 758, aiming to limit public school virtual learning days to two per year, awaits the governor's signature. The bipartisan bill promotes in-person education and equitable learning environments.

Oklahoma Senator Sacchieri introduces SR18, a resolution allowing Oklahomans to opt out of the REAL ID program, citing privacy concerns and the Tenth Amendment.

Oklahoma's Senate did not vote on resolutions concerning social studies standards, a move criticized by Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt for failing to address "inaccurate, politically infused" curriculum guidelines.

Oklahoma's House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 341, aiming to facilitate the sale of state-owned railroad assets, with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation setting up a proposal process.

Oklahoma City sees a slowdown in its homeless population growth, with a 2.4% increase compared to the previous year's 28% surge, and reports a 33% reduction in chronic unsheltered homelessness.

New members sworn in at Oklahoma City Council meeting include Camal Pennington and Katrina Bedell Avers, alongside re-elected incumbents Todd Stone and Bradley Carter.

Oklahoma City seeks public input on the proposed 2026 budget until May 19, with final adoption scheduled for June 3. Despite revenue challenges, the city aims to prioritize essential services.

Oklahoma City is hosting a hiring event on May 6 for Public Works Department construction jobs, offering competitive pay, benefits, and on-the-spot interviews for positions like Crew Worker II and Construction Equipment Operator.