M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief

Recent Stories

Bill would close loophole on municipal elections

Fight over toll road sparks legislative effort to slow down Turnpike Authority

New law hikes cap on road, bridge projects

Broadway 10: The New Hotspot for Oklahoma Politics

Bill would reduce time Oklahomans could collect unemployment benefits

Jech: Trooper pay increase, tax cuts expected in new budget

Adoption Tax Credit clears state Senate

Election Board: You win some, you lose some on candidate filings

House measure limiting fees paid to outside law firms moves forward

Bills to Change Dates of School Elections Stalled in Rules Committees

Right to Garden Bill Fails in Senate Rules Committee

The Okla. Legislature and book banning

Candidate filing period opens for political season

Jones turns to federal court to stop election for Inhofe’s seat

Economy stronger in March, Treasurer says

Five decades later, Bob Craig remains a legend in the Oklahoma Senate

Suddenly, the state is worried about the "right to garden"

Senate resolution could make major changes in judicial nominations

There’s more to the debate over daylight saving time than you think

States' high court denies lawyer's request to challenge special election

State representative, wife facing conspiracy charges

Senate passes bill to remove carryover fund cap

UPDATE: Where is Hochatown on incorporation?

House passes bill calling for live-streaming of school board meetings.

Repair Roads Bill Passes House 86-0

Bill would require public bodies to stream meetings

Legislature poised to exempt military retirement pay from income tax

Reaction to attorney's election lawsuit varies

Country Road Bill clears House

Reaction varies to Jones' election lawsuit

Grocery Sales Tax Cut More Likely Now With Speaker, Pro Tempore Support

Bill would give pay hike to court reporters, bailiffs

Corn appointed USDA state director

Walker to face additional charges in Grady County embezzlement case

Guthrie group accused of threatening OKC hospital staff

More details emerge in Cruz sexual assault allegation

Second Session: Myriad of bills targeting social issues

Corporation Commission OKs ONG rate hike to cover costs from winter storm

Oklahoma Legislature: Cruz’s resignation the second time in four years a lawmaker has stepped down from HD 89 seat

Hospital leaders say Omicron is taxing emergency rooms, health care staff