Capitol Insider: State Leaders Watch As Coronavirus Spikes In Oklahoma
Governor Kevin Stitt has announced he will not issue an emergency order as coronavirus cases in Oklahoma tick upward. KGOU's Dick Pryor and eCapitol's...
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A discussion of the week's news from Oklahoma's State Capitol between KGOU Public Radio's Dick Pryor and eCapitol's Shawn Ashley, plus interviews with newsmakers.
Capitol Insider: Group Of Lawmakers Requests Changes In Oklahoma Vaccination Requirements
As the state of Oklahoma is seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases, a small group of state lawmakers is urging the governor to change the rules regarding va...
Capitol Insider: New Laws Benefit State Employees
Among the bills going into effect July 1 are two intended to help state employees. KGOU's Dick Pryor and eCapitol's Shawn discuss the new laws and how...
Capitol Insider: Medicaid Expansion Proves Popular
A year ago, Oklahoma voters approved expansion of Medicaid to provide greater access. Now, the process has begun.
Capitol Insider: Attorney General Selection Near
Normally, summer is a slow time at the state Capitol, but there was a lot of activity this week, including movement toward the appointment of a new St...
Capitol Insider: All Bills Considered
In this week's Capitol Insider, KGOU's Dick Pryor and eCapitol's Shawn Ashley review the close of the 2021 legislative session as Governor Kevin Stitt...
Capitol Insider: Governor Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions In Oklahoma
In an Executive Order issued Friday, March 12, Governor Kevin Stitt extended Oklahoma's state of emergency in all 77 counties due to COVID-19, but end...
Capitol Insider: Decision Time At Capitol As Deadlines Near
Oklahoma legislators have a busy week ahead with each house needing to address approximately 300 bills by the Thursday, March 11 deadline. Expect some...
Capitol Insider: Lawmakers Push Legislation To Limit Federal Government
With the first deadline looming for passing or rejecting legislation, the Oklahoma legislature moved quickly to make up for time lost during the recen...
Capitol Insider: State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister
Everyone is eager for schools to offer more in-person classroom instruction, and with vaccinations becoming available for teachers and staff that goal...