There are four candidates in the Republican primary race to win a seat in the general election for Oklahoma’s next Commissioner of Labor. Each is touting their conservative credentials in their bid to replace the term-limited Leslie Osborn. The winner of the GOP primary will face off against unopposed Democratic and Libertarian candidates, Kevin Dawson and Mike Hall. The […]
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Work begins on May Avenue bridge replacement over NW Expressway
Construction is set to begin May 26 on a major traffic improvement project at May Avenue and Northwest Expressway, bringing lane closures, shifting traffic patterns and a redesigned interchange to one of Oklahoma City’s busiest corridors. The City of Oklahoma City, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, announced work will start Tuesday, May […]
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Legislature Sends Four State Questions to the Ballot
The Legislature adjourned sine die last week, but is counting on Oklahoma voters to approve several policies. Four legislatively-referred state questions will appear on the ballot in 2026: two in August and two in November. Voter approval is necessary when lawmakers seek to amend the state constitution. Proposed state questions to transfer money out of the […]
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Veto override to save OETA fails in Oklahoma Senate
OKLAHOMA CITY — An attempt to override a governor’s veto of the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority has failed, putting the state’s public broadcaster on track to close. The state Senate fell short of the necessary 32 votes for a veto override on Thursday, the final day of the 2026 Legislative Session, with 18 Republicans voting […]
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311 Capital Management drops out of Invest in Oklahoma Program. Here’s why
311 Capital Management has withdrawn its bid to manage state funds due to an ongoing controversy and threats of a lawsuit from Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond. The Invest in Oklahoma board chose 311 Capital to manage Oklahoma’s investments connected to state pensions and endowment funds in February 2026. What We Know The dispute between […]
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Invest in Oklahoma Act
It’s been 50 years since Oklahoma Gov. David Hall was indicted on charges of racketeering and extortion for conspiring to steer state employee retirement funds to a private investment firm in exchange for a payoff. Hall was convicted and served 19 months in federal prison, making him the only Oklahoma governor (three have been indicted) […]
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Attack ads are flooding Oklahoma primary elections: We checked the facts
Super PACs are paying for a new wave of attack ads on candidates in the Oklahoma gubernatorial and attorney general’s races ahead of the June Republican primary. These independent groups can raise and spend unlimited amounts of money in elections as long as they don’t coordinate directly with candidates. The true sources of their funding […]
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Construction Continues Along NW 23rd with New Street Closures, Crosswalk Work
Construction on the NW 23rd streetscape project continues moving through the district this month, with several new traffic impacts and pedestrian updates expected over the coming weeks. According to project officials, Hudson Avenue is anticipated to reopen Tuesday, May 12, bringing some relief to drivers and businesses in the area. Work will also begin May […]
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Drummond Blocks Contract for Governor’s Former Business Partner
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond refused to approve a contract for an investment advisor in the Invest in Oklahoma program, citing collusion and undisclosed conflicts of interest that tainted the bidding process. Drummond sent a five-page letter to Treasurer Todd Russ on Wednesday outlining his concerns about the bidding process and the Invest in Oklahoma board vote […]