Politics

Stories about government and politics in Oklahoma.

Supreme Court greenlights $1B OU entertainment district

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for February 4, 2026

Feb 4, 2026

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A major shift in Oklahoma sentencing starts Jan. 1 — Here’s what changes

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for December 31, 2025

Dec 31, 2025

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Freshman lawmaker’s 'Save Oklahoma' plan gains statewide political backing

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for December 30, 2025

Dec 30, 2025

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Dozens of Oklahoma audits are stuck in limbo — here’s why

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for December 29, 2025

Dec 29, 2025

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Critics: Oklahoma’s insurance 'fix' doesn’t fix rising rates

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for December 27, 2025

Dec 27, 2025

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Inside Oklahoma ICE detentions: Immigrants held without bail turn to federal courts

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for December 24, 2025

Dec 24, 2025

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A divided Oklahoma GOP, a rising Freedom Caucus — and the wildcard of open primaries

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for December 23, 2025

Dec 23, 2025

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State leaders start budget talks with $692M less to spend

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for December 22, 2025

Dec 22, 2025

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After 2018 settlement, State Farm now faces new RICO charges in Oklahoma

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for December 19, 2025

Dec 19, 2025

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Stitt appoints new OMES director to lead core state functions

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for December 18, 2025

Dec 18, 2025

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Deer Creek grieves the loss of 2 students after Logan County crash

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for December 17, 2025

Dec 17, 2025

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Why Mexican nationals in Oklahoma are seeking dual citizenship for their U.S.-born children

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for December 16, 2025

Dec 16, 2025

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DOJ alleges BLM OKC leader diverted returned bail money into personal accounts

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for December 15, 2025

Dec 15, 2025

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Nearly 488,000 independents shut out of Oklahoma primaries — here’s why

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for December 11, 2025

Dec 11, 2025

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How did Oklahoma go from 17th to 50th in education?

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for December 6, 2025

Dec 6, 2025

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Drummond moves to intervene in State Farm case, alleges racketeering

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for December 5, 2025

Dec 5, 2025

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A first look at OKC’s new stadium south of downtown

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for December 4, 2025

Dec 4, 2025

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Oklahoma National Guard troops are headed to D.C. at president's request

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for December 3, 2025

Dec 3, 2025

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OU places grad student teacher on administrative leave amid investigation

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for December 1, 2025

Dec 1, 2025

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Let's talk about 'affordability' | Oklahoma Memo Saturday

These are the best conversations and the best reads in Oklahoma news for the week ending Nov. 29, 2025

Nov 29, 2025

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Tulsa Flyer: Looking for the best Thanksgiving feast deals?

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for November 26, 2025

Nov 26, 2025

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Mother Viola Fletcher, Tulsa Race Massacre survivor and icon, dies at 111

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for November 25, 2025

Nov 25, 2025

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A wild week in Washington: Epstein vote, military warnings, and the affordability squeeze | Oklahoma Memo Saturday

These are the best conversations and the best reads in Oklahoma news for the week ending Nov. 22, 2025

Nov 22, 2025

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State leaders push back on insurance commissioner’s ‘competitive market’ stance

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for November 21, 2025

Nov 21, 2025

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Oklahoma Supreme Court considers legality of petition reform bill

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for November 20, 2025

Nov 20, 2025

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