Sheriffs: Rep. Cleveland’s criticism ‘strongly misguided’
Every day, Oklahoma’s sheriffs and deputies put themselves in the line of fire to serve, defend and protect public safety. Far too often, the...
Represent Oklahoma wants Legislature removed from redistricting
(Editor’s note: This story was authored by Trevor Brown of Oklahoma Watch and appears here in accordance with the non-profit journalism organization’s republishing terms.)
A newly formed group...
House District 51: Special election-day cheat sheet
Residents in parts of Grady, McClain and Stephens counties will be able to vote today in a Republican primary for House District 51. Former Rep. Scott...
Editorial: Three mistakes the Oklahoma House made in 2017
When the Oklahoma House of Representatives reconvenes for the 2018 legislative session, it should buck its past 12 months of bad mojo by re-establishing...
Every Student Succeeds Act: A tale of two reports
(Correction: This commentary was updated at 11:26 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, to note the correct overall score given to Oklahoma in the Bellwether report....
2018 for the kids: A children’s agenda in the new year
For those who are involved in politics and policy at the Oklahoma State Capitol, 2017 felt like the year that would never end. Special...
Fallin sets medical marijuana for 2018 primary ballot
Gov. Mary Fallin has placed State Question 788 — which would legalize medical marijuana in the state of Oklahoma — on the June 26...
Health Department files suit against House of Representatives
The political investigation into financial trouble at the Oklahoma State Department of Health has resulted in the state of Oklahoma functionally suing its own...
Sen. J.J. Dossett: ‘People want a common sense plan for our future’
J.J. Dossett became a state senator in January 2016 by winning a special election with 56.3 percent of the vote. A Democrat elected in...
Letter: Minorities excluded from elites’ version of U.S. ideals
To the editors:
An observation: With public pressure calling for him to resign from the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents, the subsequent defeat of...
