M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief

Recent Stories

AG requests expansion of McCurtain Co. investigation

Commission doesn’t act on sheriff’s status; protests continue in McCurtain County

Clemency Denied: Despite attorney general’s plea, execution date stands in 1997 murder-for-hire case

Governor, Senate continue dispute on taxes, education

Democrats push back on education bills, vouchers

McCurtain Co. Commissioner Jennings resigns, but other officials remain in office

McCurtain County officials double down on audio recording; claim fraud, privacy violations

McCurtain County saga continues

House to Examine School Safety Bills Following ‘Swatting’ Incident

Feds investigate death of Holdenville man

Former student sues Morris Schools, teacher

Drummond wants Glossip conviction thrown out

Oklahoma Legislature continues wrestling with ‘education reform’

Legislature meets midway point

Cache Public Schools sue Comanche County over assessment error

State Supreme Court: Oklahoma Constitution gives “Limited Right” to Abortion

Senate passes bill to increase teacher pay

House passes bill to reinstate municipal authority on tobacco, vape products

Tax collections increase while some indicators remain troublesome

House passes data privacy legislation

AG Drummond requests investigative audit of Turnpike Authority

House approves Education Scholarship Bills

House passes correction reform measures

State Rep., daughter injured in Saturday helicopter crash

Veterans Commission votes to fire Kintsel

Rural groups support Driver’s License Bill

HB 2177 approved by 80-18 margin

Lawmaker: Extreme political rhetoric isn’t helpful

The hidden Watergate story

Dean: School choice can improve quality of education

GOP lawmakers unveil education plan

Maressa Treat wins GOP primary for county clerk’s race

Bill changing Veterans Commission appointments clears House committee

Reactions vary to governor’s State of the State speech

Echols: Rural-dominated House won’t support vouchers; grocery and income tax cuts popular

Bill would require public vote on TIF districts

Lawmakers return to Capitol

STATE OF THE STATE: Education reform tops Stitt’s list of priorities

AG seeks investigation of Glossip case

Public officials should embrace transparency