Oklahoma Gov. Vetoes Bill Aimed at Boosting Mental Health Treatment in Jails

2023-06-21 18:33:42

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — A bill intended to help restore the competency of jailed individuals with mental health issues so they can stand trial has been vetoed by Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt. Specifically, the legislation sponsored by Republican State Sen.... Read More

2022 Elections

GOP Hopes to Avoid Upset in Oklahoma Governor's Race

2022-11-07 20:49:55

by Dan McCue

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Gov. Kevin Stitt’s reelection was supposed to be a slam dunk. After all, Oklahoma is a reliably red state and former President Donald Trump effectively ran the table here in 2020, garnering nearly two for every... Read More

In The States

Oklahoma Schools Leader Switches Parties to Run for Governor

2021-10-28 13:27:37

by Oklahoma Schools Leader Switches Parties to Run for Governor

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister, who has clashed repeatedly with Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt and his appointees over the state's response to COVID-19 in schools, said Thursday she will switch parties and run as a Democrat against... Read More