Push into politics came early for new Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert
While still a senior at OSU, the Republican from Bristow was elected to the House of Representatives. Now 30, Hilbert is the ...
House members looking to rein in executive agencies with administrative rule changes
Under House Bill 2728, state agencies would no longer be the only ones looking at the fiscal impact of their proposed rules. HB 2728 advanced out of committee this week. #oklaed #okleg ...
Former Oklahoma legislator, civil rights attorney Ryan Kiesel dies after cancer battle
In the House, Kiesel was considered a champion of civil rights and fought several battles against GOP-driven effort to place ...
New session, new faces: These are the newest leaders in the Oklahoma Legislature
Beginning Feb. 3, the first session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature begins, and it begins with a host of new leaders.
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Oklahoma House Committee Passes Bell to Bell, No Cell Bill to Ban Student Cell Phone Use During School Hours
Oklahoma's House Education Committee passed the "Bell to Bell, No Cell" bill to ban student cell phone use during school hours to improve focus and mental health.
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Oklahoma Rep. Gabe Woolley Spearheads Bills for Stricter Immigration Control in Broken Arrow
Oklahoma Rep. Gabe Woolley introduces two bills for stricter immigration controls and employment verification.
OK County commissioner candidate Anastasia Pittman is running on her record as a lawmaker
Jails old and new aren't the only issues facing, and vexing, Oklahoma County government, says Anastasia Pittman, candidate ...
‘Bell to Bell, No Cell’ bill passes first legislative hurdle ahead of long road to becoming law
The bill specifically aims to force school boards to have a policy forbidding cell phone usage on school campuses.
Oklahoma one step closer to banning cell phones in the classroom
Some lawmakers’ top education priority this year at the state Capitol is to ban cell phones in Oklahoma classrooms.
Oklahoma lawmakers ask Ryan Walters to consider free Bibles instead of using tax dollars
Several representatives across the aisle asked schools Superintendent Ryan Walters why he won't consider free Bibles instead ...
Former ACLU of Oklahoma leader passes away
The ACLU of Oklahoma is mourning the loss of a former leader. On Saturday, ACLU of Oklahoma announced Ryan Kiesel passed away. According to the nonprofit's website, Kiesel served three terms in the ...