Category Archives: State

July 4th with OK’s Rocket’s Red Glare Act

By David Arnett

Senator Bryan Logan, R-Paden, and Representative Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, today issued a call for both celebration and safety as Oklahomans prepare to commemorate a historic Independence Day under the “Rocket’s Red Glare Act” during America’s 250th anniversary.

Signed into law to restore liberty to Oklahomans looking to celebrate freedom this Independence Day, this landmark legislation completely revolutionized the state’s fireworks landscape. For the first time in over 40 years, Oklahomans can proudly purchase and enjoy bottle rockets statewide, alongside the freedom of year-round sales of fireworks.

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Top Homeowners Insurance Mistakes

By Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready

Choosing the right homeowners insurance is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your home. Many Oklahoma homeowners focus only on the lowest premium, without checking what the policy actually covers. This can lead to major out‑of‑pocket costs after a storm, fire, or other disaster. Here are common mistakes to avoid with Oklahoma home insurance.

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New Wildlife Resolutions & Rules

By David Arnett

Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commissioners approved three emergency rules and five resolutions affecting hunting, fishing and wildlife during their regular meeting June 22 in Oklahoma City, staff noted in a release to media this week. 

The emergency rules begin immediately but will be considered as permanent additions during the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s regular rule change process later this year.

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OU Baseball 2026 National Champions

By David Arnett

Doubted by all and all doubters now silenced – if they watched the game. Congratulations. The Oklahoma Sooners are the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball National Champions. Oklahoma defeated North Carolina 13-2 Monday night to win the program’s third national title and first since 1994. Click here for more.

OK SNAP Trends Headed Right

By Jonathan Small, OCPA

The share of Oklahomans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, better known as “food stamps”) has often exceeded the share of Oklahomans living in poverty in recent years, at times by a sizable amount, leading to concerns that fraud may be a growing problem.

But in the last year Oklahoma has begun aggressively paring down those numbers.

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