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Making a plan for voting in the general election

2026/10/23

Absentee balloting in the 2026 General Election is underway, but there is some "need to know" information for in-person voting from the state election board secretary.

Voter registration ends as general election nears

2026/10/16

Candidates are heading into the homestretch of this year's general election with just over two weeks to go and voters all now in place to vote.

Advocates tell lawmakers childcare industry is a 'failed market'

2026/10/09

Early childhood and childcare advocates speaking at a legislative interim study called their industry a "failed market" and a problem for Oklahoma's economy.

Gubernatorial candidates square off in OETA debate

2026/10/02

Republican and Democratic Party nominees discussed their policies and philosophies in an OETA debate that will air Sunday at noon and Monday at 8:00 p.m. on KGOU.

Student perspectives on the upcoming Oklahoma general election

2026/09/25

Dr. Emily Stacey, program coordinator for political science at Rose State College, discusses college students perspectives on politics and this year's Oklahoma election.

AI in political advertising unregulated in Oklahoma

2026/09/18

Despite efforts to address the issue this year, AI remains unregulated in Oklahoma campaign advertising as the November general election draws closer.

10th Circuit approves application of Oklahoma 'anti-discrimination' in schools law

2026/09/11

The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has approved application of a 2021 law limiting what public schools and higher education institutions can teach in Oklahoma.

State pension funds invest small amount in Oklahoma companies

2026/09/04

A new report indicates that almost all state pension fund investments are with companies not based in Oklahoma.

Candidates set for Oklahoma General Election races

2026/08/28

With the runoff primary over, the field is established for this November's Oklahoma General Election, including races for governor and U.S. Senate.

State employee health insurance premiums increasing in 2027

2026/08/21

A state board has approved a large increase in the cost of state employee health insurance premiums starting January 1st, further stressing state agencies and employees.

Oklahoma economic strength leads to more state revenue

2026/08/14

New General Revenue Fund figures show lawmakers will have a billion dollars more available to spend than expected heading into the 2027 legislative session.

How does Oklahoma rate in economic development?

2026/08/07

Various rankings compare how states are doing in economic development and quality of life. Dr. Robert Dauffenbach analyzes the ratings and where Oklahoma stands.

Investigation continues into allegations against state representative

2026/07/24

State Representative Danny Williams, Republican from Seminole, is under investigation for alleged improper conduct toward a House employee.

Chancellor Sean Burrage on new developments in Higher Ed

2026/07/17

This has been an eventful year for Oklahoma colleges and universities. The CEO for the State System of Higher Education, Chancellor Sean Burrage, gives us an update.

Drummond sues another insurance company over storm claims

2026/07/10

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a new lawsuit alleging that home insurer Allstate underpaid or denied wind and hail damage claims made by Oklahomans.