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Oklahoma state lawmakers have thousands of bills to consider this legislative session. Here is what to expect and what our reporters are following.
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The number of cattle in the U.S. has reached a low not seen since 1951. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Zach and Kacie Scherler-Abney, ranchers in Oklahoma, about the challenges of the cattle industry. -
Anna Pope/KOSUA cold front swept through Oklahoma late Thursday, bringing weather that dampened fire potential.
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Oklahoma lawmakers are looking to wrangle the use of artificial intelligence, or AI, in Oklahoma. Senate Bill 1521 by Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, proposes limiting minors’ use of the tech. -
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This Week in Oklahoma Politics' panel discusses new budget numbers for state lawmakers for the 2027 fiscal year, Mustang Public Schools suspending 122 students for participating in ICE protests and more. -
The ruling will likely impact the state's oil and gas industry. -
House lawmakers voted down a measure that would have allowed licensed handgun owners to carry their weapons in the Oklahoma Capitol amid concerns about ensuring safety. -
Oklahoma lawmakers are considering a bill to make a controversial anti-parasitic drug available over the counter. If passed, pharmacists will be able to supply ivermectin without a prescription. -
Firefighters have been battling blazes across the Panhandle and the northwest part of Oklahoma for days now. The majority of them aren’t getting paid. -
An audit of the State Department of Education under former Superintendent Joy Hofmeister, requested by Gov. Kevin Stitt, found no evidence of financial wrongdoing. -
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