Latest Oklahoma state government News

Oklahoma's Republican AG jumps early into race for open governor's seat

Jan. 13, 2025 14:43 PM EST

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's Republican Attorney General Gentner Drummond, who has at times pushed back against his own party's governor and other politicians who sought to push religion into public schools, announced Monday his candidacy for governor. Drummond's announcement at...

Some US lawmakers want more Christianity in the classroom. Trump could embolden their plans

Jan. 11, 2025 00:14 AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative lawmakers across the U.S. are pushing to introduce more Christianity to public school classrooms, testing the separation of church and state by inserting Bible references into reading lessons and requiring teachers to post the Ten Commandments. The...

AP Decision Note: What to expect in Oklahoma on Election Day

Oct. 25, 2024 18:18 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is looking to continue his winning streak in Oklahoma as he competes with Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for the state’s seven electoral votes. Oklahoma voters will also decide races for Congress and the state Legislature, and will...