In coordination with the State of Oklahoma, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today they will be offering face-to-face help at community sites for residents in Oklahoma counties affected by the March 14-21 wildfires and straight-line winds.
Homeowners and renters in Cleveland, Creek, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee, and Payne counties may be eligible for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance.
The Protect Our Kids Act, authored by Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa, has been signed into law it was announced today. The measure is designed to strengthen transparency and accountability in cases involving alleged abuse or sexual misconduct by school employees.
The Protect Our Kids Act, House Bill 1075, closes long-standing gaps in how school districts report staff misconduct, particularly in cases where a teacher or administrator resigns during an ongoing investigation.
A new analysis from Dunhill Travel ranks Oklahoma the fifth best state for an affordable road trip in 2025, factoring in key metrics such as gas prices, hotel rates, day-to-day expenses, national park access, cultural attractions, and road quality.
Since its creation in 2010, the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with Disabilities (LNH) program has provided a lifeline to families whose children have special needs and cannot receive appropriate educational services in their local district.
This legislative session, we agreed on a budget that reflects both fiscal responsibility and strong support for Oklahoma families. It cuts taxes to return more money to hardworking Oklahomans, while also investing in the things that matter most to everyday families: education, safety and long-term stability.
At the heart of this budget is a simple promise that we will protect taxpayers while caring for the most vulnerable among us.
In this budget, we’ve increased public education funding by adding $25 million to the common education funding formula. We’re also covering an $88.5 million increase in flexible benefit costs for school personnel and setting aside $5 million to help provide paid maternity leave for teachers. These are meaningful investments in the people we trust to educate and care for our children every day.
