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The Oklahoman Reactions among Oklahoma's political class were muted Friday, May 8, following a grand jury's findings that Republican Gov.
Oklahoma politicians are avoiding commenting on the scandal surrounding Gov. Kevin Stitt after jurors found he helped a friend get out of prison.
By: Alex Gladden, Alexia Aston
Oklahoma lawmakers repealed a state law, ensuring the state fuel tax won't automatically rise if the federal gas tax is suspended.
T.W. Shannon is leading the lieutenant governor's race in a major poll and is backed by Trump. But David Ostrowe is spending big to get his name out.
By: Alex Gladden, Alexia Aston
The 2026 legislative session concluded for the Oklahoma Legislature on Thursday, May 14. Read about the major wins and losses here.
By: Alex Gladden
The clash comes as Attorney General Gentner Drummond campaigns to succeed Gov. Kevin Stitt in the Republican primary elections.
The cleanup in Norman is the latest chapter of an effort called Operation SAFE to clear encampments from state property.
By: Alex Gladden
Mike Mazzei, Gentner Drummond, Chip Keating and Charles McCall are fighting to reach voters weeks before the June 16 primary.
By: Alex Gladden
Nearly across the board, candidates running to be Oklahoma's next governor are promising to create a better rapport with tribal nations.
By: Alex Gladden
How do the candidates for governor think Oklahoma can keep companies in the state? Their strategies vary.
