The Latest Breaking News from Oklahoma

Oklahoma prepares to execute man for 2001 double slaying despite self-defense claim

Oklahoma is preparing to execute a man for a double slaying in 2001 despite his claims that he acted in self-defense

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023

Kids at Oklahoma Football Games Must Sit With Their Parents

Students in four Oklahoma school districts are also required to wear their school ID on a lanyard and sit on their own team's side.

Reason · Nov 28, 2023

Pensioner sues Oklahoma over ESG restrictions

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Ballotpedia · Nov 28, 2023

PHOTOS: Best images from Thunder’s 116-102 win over Bulls

The best photos from the Thunder's 116-102 win over the Bulls:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 23, 2023

Oklahoma restricted how race can be taught. So these Black teachers stepped up

After Oklahoma Republicans targeted public school lessons on race and gender, some Black teachers and parents in Tulsa have banded together to ensure their kids still get honest Black history.

WEKU · Nov 22, 2023

Oklahoma pension system pushes back against treasurer’s ESG opposition

The Oklahoma Public Employees’ Retirement System (OPERS) recently voted to continue contracting with BlackRock and State Street—the managers of most of the state’s pension assets. Oklahoma Treasurer Todd Russ (R) published a letter arguing against the decision and saying it could violate state laws opposing ESG. OPERS last week responded…

Ballotpedia · Nov 21, 2023

Supreme Court takes up cases challenging Chevron

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Ballotpedia · Nov 21, 2023

Carlton Pearson, founder of Oklahoma megachurch who supported gay rights, dies at age 70

The founder of a former megachurch in Oklahoma who was branded a heretic after embracing the idea that there is no hell and supporting gay rights has died

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

Transgender student reinstated to role in Oklahoma the musical following uproar

The production will now go ahead in Janaury

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

‘Reprehensible’: fury as Oklahoma governor backs cockfighting group

Republican Kevin Stitt denounced as an ‘embarrassment’ for recording video in support of Oklahoma Gamefowl Commission

The Guardian - US · Nov 16, 2023