McCall, Treat pan Stitt’s ‘reasonable’ budget cuts idea
Two hours after Gov. Kevin Stitt floated the notion of state budget cuts at a COVID-19 press conference, House Speaker Charles McCall and Senate...
State reminds hospitals, public of strategic PPE reserves
In response to rumors and reports that some Oklahoma health care workers have been asked by their employers to use or re-use personal protective...
Distance learning from home and in the park
I wake up each morning feeling great and reminding myself of the only thing on my “to-do” list — enjoy life. But anxiety keeps...
Cluster-stuck: Stitt gets emergency powers, but budget bills boil over
What seemed to be a simple agreement to address Oklahoma's revenue failure turned into a cancelled meeting, an elongated day and a dispute between...
Poll: Oklahomans support staying home, but how long?
Oklahomans are willing to stay "safer at home" for a while, but that resolve could weaken the longer the COVID-19 pandemic plays out, according...
Sausage in a pandemic: What the Oklahoma Legislature plans Monday
When the Oklahoma Legislature convenes the morning of Monday, April 6, to address a health emergency declaration and a state revenue failure, it will...
Proxy family: The lights and sounds of thank you
The flashing lights and car horns delivered a message.
A message from the parking lot to the building.
The message came from dozens of people sitting...
Norman nursing home sees COVID-19 outbreak
Nine nursing homes and long-term care facilities in Oklahoma have identified 50 residents or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19, and the Grace Living...
Revenue failure estimate nearly doubles to $416 million
The revenue failure facing Oklahoma for the final quarter of its Fiscal Year 2020 state budget is about $416 million, nearly twice what legislative...
‘Maintain social distancing’: House outlines Capitol COVID-19 protocols
When the Oklahoma Legislature returns Monday to address state financial issues and confirm Gov. Kevin Stitt's "health emergency" declaration, House members and staff will...
