Governor Kevin Stitt

Stitt sets new rules to fight COVID

Thursday, November 19, 2020

After a second consecutive weekend of record-breaking COVID-19 cases, Gov. Kevin Stitt decided to implement new measures to contend with the outbreaks across the Sooner State. Executive orders issued Monday called for all bars and restaurants to close at 11 p.m.

Oklahoma State Capitol

Feisty Oklahoma Legislature Overrides Governor's Vetoes

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY – Just hours after Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed Oklahoma’s $7.7 billion FY21 budget, a feisty Oklahoma Legislature overwhelmingly overrode the governor’s vetoes.

State agency budget changes

Stitt urges state agencies to cut their budgets

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Republican Governor Kevin Stitt said Tuesday he wants a one to two percent budget cut for all state agencies along with the use of reserve funds for the remainder of the 2020 fiscal year and for the 2021 fiscal year.

Gaming Compacts

Tribes Must Step Up Against Gaming Compact Dispute

News Staff

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

WASHINGTON — American Indian tribes face “a direct threat to their sovereignty” if they don’t stand up to Oklahoma state government’s effort to manipulate the state’s gaming compacts with the tribes, an official of the nation’s largest Native American group said recently.

Governor Kevin Stitt delivering a speech shortly after he was sworn in last January as Oklahoma’s 28th Governor.

STAFF EDITORIAL: Governor’s call for more power ignores history and sets a precedent for future governors

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Kevin Stitt is a successful businessman who was elected to serve Oklahoma as its governor, but not as its king.

Michael A. Cawley appointed to OU Board of Regents by Gov. Stitt

News Staff

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

OKLAHOMA CITY - Governor Kevin Stitt recently announced the appointment of Michael A. Cawley to the University of Oklahoma (OU) Board of Regents, a position that requires Senate confirmation. “Mr.

Governor Kevin Stitt recently testified before the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.

Stitt testifies before the U.S. Senate on EPA rule impacting interstate projects

News Staff

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC - Governor Kevin Stitt recently testified before the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. The hearing was titled, “The Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2019, and Other Potential Reforms to Improve Implementation of Section 401 of the Clean Water Act.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt speaks in a town hall style meeting about progress made by state agencies during the Lawton stop of the Top 10 Cabinet Tour.

Stitt expresses optimism toward upcoming session; focus on becoming a Top 10 state

Jj Francais Associate Publisher

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

LAWTON - “It’s important we get out of Oklahoma City,” exclaimed Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt during a recent trip to Lawton. Stitt made a second appearance in Lawton this month, this time bringing with him members of his cabinet.

Governor Kevin Stitt

Gov. Stitt to bring Top 10 Cabinet Tour to Lawton

News Staff

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Kevin Stitt is bringing the Top 10 Cabinet Tour to Lawton on Thursday, Oct. 24. The third stop on the tour will take place at Lawton City Hall. Doors open at 11 a.m., and the program will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. with a presentation from Gov.

Department of Public Safety (DPS)

Gov. Stitt appoints veteran law enforcement officer John Scully as Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety

News Staff

Monday, September 16, 2019

OKLAHOMA CITY – Following the recent retirement of Rusty Rhoades as commissioner of the Department of Public Safety (DPS), Governor Kevin Stitt appointed John Scully as the new DPS commissioner, effective immediately.

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