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 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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Nuria Martinez-Keel/Oklahoma VoiceThe coalition, including the ACLU and Oklahoma Appleseed Center, claims the theoretical school would "indoctrinate its students in Jewish religious beliefs." -
Oklahoma Attorney General's OfficeOfficials from the Oklahoma Attorney General 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. -
Graycen Wheeler/KOSUMore 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. -
Local headlines for Thursday, February 5, 2026
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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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Jail officials say a 22-year-old man died in custody at the Oklahoma County Detention Center in January. His death is the first in more than six months, but follows in a long line of deaths at the troubled facility. -
Grammy winner Jimmy Webb is coming to the McKnight Center in Stillwater, performing alongside other stars like Vince Gill and Lyle Lovett. -
The Oklahoma State Election Board released its official annual report on voter registration Monday. Here is how the state electorate breaks down ahead of this year’s midterms. -
On Tuesday, the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled a petition to put the construction of a proposed $1 billion entertainment district up to a vote of the public was insufficient. -
Enter for a chance to win tickets to see Kitchen Dwellers at Beer City Music Hall in Oklahoma City on Thursday, February 26, 2026. -
Enter for a chance to win tickets to see Blackberry Smoke at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa on Friday, March 20, 2026.
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