Capitol Insider

State Regents approve tuition and fee increases for higher education

Oklahoma state colleges and universities have received the go-ahead to raise tuition and fees to address rising costs.

Reviewing Oklahoma Primary Election results

Surprises, trends and a rare occurrence in the recent Oklahoma Primary Election, along with the defeat of a state question that would have raised the minimum wage.

New World screwworms threaten agriculture, prompt state response

With screwworms found in Texas and New Mexico, states including Oklahoma have accelerated efforts to contain the threat to agriculture and the economy.

State agencies and departments begin implementation of new laws

Now that Governor Kevin Stitt has signed and vetoed final bills coming out of the 2026 Oklahoma legislature the work has begun to implement new policies enacted into law.

Oklahoma Supreme Court case affirms need to follow legal procedures

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled against the City of Tulsa in a lawsuit involving an agreement with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.

With legislative session over, next moves are up to Governor Stitt

The 2026 legislative session ended earlier than expected, and now all eyes are watching Governor Stitt's next moves as he considers the last legislation on his desk.

Sine die: Oklahoma lawmakers wrap up the 2026 legislative session

The effort to adjourn the Oklahoma Legislature early gets complicated

The effort to adjourn the Oklahoma Legislature early gets complicated. KGOU Managing Editor Logan Layden and Quorum Call Publisher Shawn Ashley discuss the latest in this week's Capitol Insider.

Legislative leaders focus on major issues in session's final weeks

While the state budget was approved several weeks ago, there is still major legislation remaining to be resolved before the end of this year's legislative session.

State questions proliferate during legislative session

State questions proposing Constitutional amendments have been a notable feature of the 2026 Oklahoma legislative session, and there are more on the way.

With appropriations done, lawmakers move toward possible early adjournment

Governor Kevin Stitt has signed the general appropriations bill, taking a big step toward possible early completion of the 2026 Oklahoma legislative session.

Prepping for the 2026 Oklahoma elections

State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax discusses "what to know" about the upcoming 2026 statewide primary and general elections.

Governor Stitt and GOP leadership announce FY2027 budget agreement

With several weeks still to go in the 2026 legislative session, Governor Kevin Stitt and Republican leaders in the House and Senate have reached a budget agreement.

Proposed constitutional amendments advance in legislature

More than a dozen joint resolutions that could send constitutional amendments to a vote of the people have moved past a key legislative deadline.

The scramble is on to fill Markwayne Mullin's U.S. Senate seat

With Oklahoma's junior U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin expected to be confirmed as Secretary of Homeland Security, potential candidates are lining up to fill his seat.

Oklahoma lawmakers focus on education issues heading into spring break

More instructional school days, restrictions on the content of library books and grading college students on academic merit alone.

Appointment of Mullin shakes up 2026 Oklahoma elections

President Trump's appointment of Oklahoma U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Secretary sends ripples through the state's 2026 election cycle.

State House of Representatives advances immigration enforcement bills

Two bills designed to enforce federal immigration policy through SNAP and Medicaid have been approved by the Oklahoma House and sent to the Senate.

Lawmakers race through committee work to address thousands of bills

Legislators have begun the arduous work of dealing with an avalanche of bills that must be considered by the end of the Oklahoma legislative session in May.

Primer on state budget and taxes as legislative session begins

State budget and appropriations figure to define the 2026 legislative session. Economist Dr. Robert Dauffenbach discusses Oklahoma's economic outlook.