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Controversial State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters resigns to take job with conservative teacher group.

New social studies standards that went into effect for the current school semester have now been halted by the Oklahoma Supreme Court.

Citing lack of standing for the legislator who brought a lawsuit against it, the Oklahoma Supreme Court allows Gov. Kevin Stitt's "return to work" executive order to stand.

We evaluate the 2026 elections with just over a year to go before campaigning accelerates into high gear.

After its latest monthly meeting was cancelled, the State Board of Education is pursuing legal action to schedule a special meeting.

Governor Kevin Stitt has initiated legal action to prevent the City of Tulsa from entering into a law enforcement agreement with the Muscogee Creek Nation.

A new "qualifications" test for out of state teachers hoping to gain certification to teach in Oklahoma triggers legal scrutiny as Oklahoma teacher shortage continues.

Tariffs, inflation and job growth remain a national economic concern, but new data indicate healthy economy in Oklahoma, says economist Dr. Robert Dauffenbach.

State Superintendent Ryan Walters denies allegations about images of nude women on office television; accuses Governor Stitt of coordinating allegations against him.

State Board of Education members pushed back against recent decisions made by State Superintendent Ryan Walters during their latest board meeting.

A new law is on hold after the Oklahoma Supreme Court heard arguments about the proposed creation of new Oklahoma courts to handle business litigation.

New figures from the State Treasurer's Office show an increase in revenue for fiscal year 2025, fueled by individual income tax collections.

Oklahoma's film industry is seeing the results of an enhanced film and TV tax rebate, with gains in number of in-state productions and economic benefits to communities.

As Governor Kevin Stitt welcomed U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., he announced a new executive order to "Make Oklahoma Healthy Again."

The first regular session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature is now in the books, with final work concluded by the governor's office.

A division of the Oklahoma Historical Society is facing an uncertain budget future and potential layoffs due to delays in receiving federal funding.

Governor Kevin Stitt has declared the 2025 Legislative Session the best of his seven years in office as lawmakers deliver on many of governor's priorities.

Oklahoma lawmakers went down to the wire to complete their work in the 2025 legislative session - ending on the final day the Constitution allows.

Legislators pushing toward the end of the legislative session send to governor a state appropriations and tax cut agreement and bill changing how citizens can make laws.

With just a couple of weeks remaining in the legislative session, budget negotiators have reached agreement on a deal to fund state government in Fiscal Year 2026.