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As the first week of Oklahoma’s legislative session closed, leadership in both chambers held the first of many weekly press conferences. With thousands of bills filed and federal funding cuts looming, a budget shortfall is one top concern shared across party lines.
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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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Local headlines for Friday, February 6, 2026 -
City of Oklahoma CityThe Oklahoma City Fire Department’s Mobile Integrated Healthcare program has given the city a fresh set of tools for responding to mental health emergencies. -
Tulsa native Sam Westhoff plays music under the name Haffway. His album, Wither, is a roller coaster of highs and lows, reflecting his mental health journey. -
John Huntley/Legislative Service BureauGov. Kevin Stitt signed two executive orders Thursday that call for reforms at Oklahoma institutions of higher education.
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The coalition, including the ACLU and Oklahoma Appleseed Center, claims the theoretical school would "indoctrinate its students in Jewish religious beliefs." -
Officials from the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office said 20 people have been arrested as a result of a multi-state investigation into illegal marijuana operations. State officials say the operations were part of a criminal ring. -
The Oklahoma Senate on Wednesday passed a measure designed to protect churchgoers from those seeking to disrupt their religious services. -
More than two years after it was filed, one of Oklahoma’s lawsuits against natural gas marketers for massive charges during a 2021 winter storm could go to trial later this year. -
The Oklahoma Legislature is back in session for 2026, with thousands of bills up for consideration. StateImpact Oklahoma focuses on health, education, science and the environment. Logan Layden talked with the team about what they’ll be watching. -
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As career fairs inch closer, students preparing for job interviews and other professional opportunities can now raid OSU’s closet. -
The Sand Springs City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday night to rezone 827 acres for a proposed data center to be operated by Google. -
Public comment is now open for Oklahoma's new social studies academic standards. This year's version is markedly different from the standards put out by former State Superintendent Ryan Walters' administration. -
From music bills to watch in Oklahoma's state legislature to a new record store coming to Stillwater, here's our round-up of the week's local music news.
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