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May 13, 2022 at 1:58 pm

Grand jury report criticizes Oklahoma governor, parole board

A newly released grand jury report is highly critical of Gov. Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board.

Former Oklahoma state Sen. Connie Johnson, running in the Democratic Primary for governor of Oklahoma, addresses an abortion-rights rally at the State Capitol, Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) OKSO106 OKSO106

May 4, 2022 at 8:45 pm

Oklahoma joins Texas in offering glimpse of “post-Roe” world VIEW

Oklahoma joined Texas this week to form a region that parts of a nation divided over abortion care might look like if the U.S. Supreme...

May 3, 2022 at 2:27 pm

Oklahoma governor signs Texas-style ban on most abortions

Oklahoma’s Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed a Texas-style abortion ban that prohibits abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.

April 29, 2022 at 1:21 pm

EXPLAINER: What is happening with abortion in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma’s Republican-led state Legislature passed several anti-abortion restrictions in recent weeks, part of a movement in conservative states to curtail women’s reproductive rights.

FILE – A person holds flags during the Bans Off Oklahoma Rally on the steps on Oklahoma state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April, 5, 2022. The Oklahoma House has given final approval to a Texas-style abortion ban that prohibits abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy. The bill passed Thursday, April 28, 2022, by the GOP-led House now heads to Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, who is expected to sign it within days. (Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman via AP, File) OKOKL104 OKOKL104

April 28, 2022 at 7:55 am

Oklahoma House sends Texas-style abortion ban to governor

The Oklahoma Legislature has given final approval to a Texas-style abortion ban that prohibits abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy. It will take effect...

FILE – Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt delivers his State of the State address in Oklahoma City, on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022. Stitt has signed a bill prohibiting the use of nonbinary gender markers on state birth certificates. The first-term Republican signed the bill Tuesday, April 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams, File) NYPH600 NYPH600

April 26, 2022 at 5:56 pm

Oklahoma governor signs ban on nonbinary birth certificates

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed a bill prohibiting the use of nonbinary gender markers on state birth certificates.

April 24, 2022 at 9:47 pm

‘Soft on crime’ attacks target Republicans who favor changes VIEW

With violent crime increasing in much of the U.S., Republicans see a winning strategy in portraying Democrats as soft on crime ahead of this year’s...

April 22, 2022 at 9:24 pm

Pro-gun group grows into potent political force in Oklahoma

A pro-firearms group in Oklahoma that was little known a decade ago has grown into a formidable political player at the state Capitol.

April 18, 2022 at 2:27 pm

Oklahoma governor seeks massive incentives to lure company

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is asking lawmakers to approve a massive package of financial incentives to help lure an unnamed company to the state.

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FILE – Then Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt listens to questions as he testifies before the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on April 26, 2018. The scandal-ridden former head of the Environmental Protection Agency has filed to run for an open U.S. Senate seat in Oklahoma. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) CER901 CER901

April 15, 2022 at 11:45 am

Scott Pruitt, who triggered scandals heading EPA, to run for US Senate in Oklahoma

The scandal-ridden former head of the Environmental Protection Agency, Scott Pruitt, has filed to run for an open U.S. Senate seat in Oklahoma.