Tulsa, Oklahoma Government and Politics

Lawmakers launch investigation into $43M gap at State Mental Health Department

Haley Weger State lawmakers spent hours Tuesday questioning the head of Oklahoma’s Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, digging into a $43 million funding gap that could require the state to step in and cover.

Oklahoma House launches special investigation into Mental Health Department finances

Matt McCabe The announcement becomes the fourth investigation launched into Oklahoma’s Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse and exactly how it has spent money across the past five years.

Gov. Stitt addresses mental health, judicial reform in weekly press briefing

Graham Dowers In his weekly press conference, Gov. Kevin Stitt addressed a wide range of state issues, from commemorating the Oklahoma City bombing anniversary to defending his administration’s mental health strategy and weighing in on potential judicial reforms.

CLEET Executive Director steps down amid investigation

David Prock Darry Stacy resigned as CLEET's Executive Director amid an unspecified administrative investigation; Deputy Director Marcus Williams is now acting director.

Bill changing Oklahoma petitioning process moves to full House of Representatives vote

Allyson Luckie A bill that could overhaul the process to add state questions to the ballot is one vote away from Gov. Kevin Stitt’s desk.

Q&A: Cyndi Munson on why she is running for Governor and her vision for Oklahoma

Haley Weger In an exclusive one-on-one interview, Cyndi Munson opens up about her decision to run for governor, her personal journey, and her vision for the future of Oklahoma.

Q&A: Cyndi Munson on why she is running for Governor and her vision for Oklahoma

Haley Weger In an exclusive one-on-one interview, Cyndi Munson opens up about her decision to run for governor, her personal journey, and her vision for the future of Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Mental Health Department seeks emergency funds as governor orders new investigation

Chloe Abbott Oklahoma Mental Health Department, facing budget crisis, requests an additional $6.2M as independent audit looms.

Oklahoma Mental Health Department seeks emergency funds as governor orders new investigation

Chloe Abbott Oklahoma Mental Health Department, facing budget crisis, requests an additional $6.2M as independent audit looms.

5 things to know about Fort Reno

Alex Cameron Fort Reno, in Oklahoma, has a long and storied history. It is currently home to the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Grazinglands Research Laboratory. Fort Reno sits on land that once belonged to the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, and Tribal leaders want it back. Language in the Farm Bill currently prevents its ownership from being transferred.

5 things to know about Fort Reno

Gov. Stitt announces Oklahoma Supreme Court appointment

Kaitlyn Deggs Governor Kevin Stitt announced Travis Jett as his appointment to the Supreme Court of Oklahoma on Monday.

Gov. Stitt announces Oklahoma Supreme Court appointment

Kaitlyn Deggs Governor Kevin Stitt announced Travis Jett as his appointment to the Supreme Court of Oklahoma on Monday.

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Oklahoma Highway Patrol locates missing 18-year-old

Aniysa Mapp Oklahoma Highway Patrol searching for missing 18-year-old. Troopers say he needs medication and could become confrontational.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol locates missing 18-year-old

Aniysa Mapp Oklahoma Highway Patrol searching for missing 18-year-old. Troopers say he needs medication and could become confrontational.

Edmond North High School moves to remote learning Thursday

Christian Hans Edmond North High School is moving to remote learning on Thursday due to a power outage, according to an Edmond Public Schools news release.

Edmond North High School moves to remote learning Thursday

Christian Hans Edmond North High School is moving to remote learning on Thursday due to a power outage, according to an Edmond Public Schools news release.

Oklahoma City man arrested for installing malware onto hospital computers

Madelyn Fisher A man accused of installing malware onto an Oklahoma City hospital computer has been taken into custody.

Oklahoma City man arrested for installing malware onto hospital computers

Madelyn Fisher A man accused of installing malware onto an Oklahoma City hospital computer has been taken into custody.

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Oklahoma Highway Patrol locates missing 18-year-old

Aniysa Mapp Oklahoma Highway Patrol searching for missing 18-year-old. Troopers say he needs medication and could become confrontational.

Edmond North High School moves to remote learning Thursday

Christian Hans Edmond North High School is moving to remote learning on Thursday due to a power outage, according to an Edmond Public Schools news release.

Oklahoma City man arrested for installing malware onto hospital computers

Madelyn Fisher A man accused of installing malware onto an Oklahoma City hospital computer has been taken into custody.

After commercial dump truck fire, lanes are back open on Turner Turnpike

Victor Pozadas The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has reported all eastbound lanes closed around 1:50 p.m. but reopened around 4:14 p.m. on the Turner Turnpike after a commercial dump truck caught fire.

2 teens injured in OKC 'parking lot takeover'

Sylvia Corkill Oklahoma City police are cracking down on so-called street or parking lot takeovers.

'He's Bragging': Family claims Chickasha triple murderer is on social media, harassing victim's family from inside prison

Cameron Joiner A convicted murderer recently at the center of a lawsuit involving top state leaders is now allegedly harassing family members of a woman he killed from inside prison.

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Oklahoma GOP sues to stop open primaries; State Question 836 at center of debate

Brian Smallwood Republican leaders say the initiative violates constitutional rights, but supporters argue it boosts voter access.

Oklahoma GOP sues to stop open primaries; State Question 836 at center of debate

Brian Smallwood Republican leaders say the initiative violates constitutional rights, but supporters argue it boosts voter access.

Your Vote Counts: Mental health funding, education reform, and federal uncertainty

Scott Mitchell On this week’s episode of Your Vote Counts, Oklahoma state lawmakers Senator Ally Seifried and Representative Melissa Provenzano joined host Scott Mitchell to discuss a wide range of critical issues.

Your Vote Counts: Mental health funding, education reform, and federal uncertainty

DC Debrief: Spending cuts threaten Medicaid and other agencies

News On 6 The reconciliation package will see some spending cuts. Depending if you're in the House or the Senate, those decisions will be different. Medicaid changes threatens to affect millions of Americans and Oklahomans alike. There is chaos in the 'downsizing' project the federal government has put in motion.

DC Debrief: Spending cuts threaten Medicaid and other agencies

Trump’s China tariff shocks US importers. One CEO calls it ‘end of days’

Associated Press As Trump hikes tariffs on Chinese goods, Chicago toy company Learning Resources faces unprecedented costs like many others across the nation.

Trump’s China tariff shocks US importers. One CEO calls it ‘end of days’

Associated Press As Trump hikes tariffs on Chinese goods, Chicago toy company Learning Resources faces unprecedented costs like many others across the nation.

National debt nears crisis point, budget expert warns

Scott Mitchell In this edition of the "Hot Seat" political analyst Scott Mitchell talks to Mike Murphy, senior vice president and chief of staff for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, about the national debt.

National debt nears crisis point, budget expert warns

Q&A with Kim Heckler, author of 'A Woman of Firsts'

Alex Cameron Kim Heckler is the author of A Woman of Firsts, a biography of her mother-in-law, Margaret Heckler. Margaret Heckler, a Republican, represented Massachusetts in Congress from 1967 to 1983. She then served as Ronald Reagan’s Secretary of Health and Human Services, and then as his US ambassador to Ireland.

Q&A with Kim Heckler, author of 'A Woman of Firsts'

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Tulsa, Oklahoma Government and Politics

Lawmakers launch investigation into $43M gap at State Mental Health Department

Oklahoma House launches special investigation into Mental Health Department finances

Gov. Stitt addresses mental health, judicial reform in weekly press briefing

CLEET Executive Director steps down amid investigation

Bill changing Oklahoma petitioning process moves to full House of Representatives vote

New Oklahoma House committee to investigate mental health department finances

Key takeaways from Cyndi Munson's Oklahoma Governor campaign launch

Key takeaways from Cyndi Munson's Oklahoma Governor campaign launch

Oklahoma House Rep. Cyndi Munson announces run for governor

Oklahoma House Rep. Cyndi Munson announces run for governor

Q&A: Cyndi Munson on why she is running for Governor and her vision for Oklahoma

Q&A: Cyndi Munson on why she is running for Governor and her vision for Oklahoma

Oklahoma Mental Health Department seeks emergency funds as governor orders new investigation

Oklahoma Mental Health Department seeks emergency funds as governor orders new investigation

5 things to know about Fort Reno

5 things to know about Fort Reno

Gov. Stitt announces Oklahoma Supreme Court appointment

Gov. Stitt announces Oklahoma Supreme Court appointment

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Oklahoma Highway Patrol locates missing 18-year-old

Oklahoma Highway Patrol locates missing 18-year-old

Edmond North High School moves to remote learning Thursday

Edmond North High School moves to remote learning Thursday

Oklahoma City man arrested for installing malware onto hospital computers

Oklahoma City man arrested for installing malware onto hospital computers

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Oklahoma Highway Patrol locates missing 18-year-old

Edmond North High School moves to remote learning Thursday

Oklahoma City man arrested for installing malware onto hospital computers

After commercial dump truck fire, lanes are back open on Turner Turnpike

2 teens injured in OKC 'parking lot takeover'

'He's Bragging': Family claims Chickasha triple murderer is on social media, harassing victim's family from inside prison

Oklahoma GOP sues to stop open primaries; State Question 836 at center of debate

Oklahoma GOP sues to stop open primaries; State Question 836 at center of debate

Your Vote Counts: Mental health funding, education reform, and federal uncertainty

Your Vote Counts: Mental health funding, education reform, and federal uncertainty

DC Debrief: Spending cuts threaten Medicaid and other agencies

DC Debrief: Spending cuts threaten Medicaid and other agencies

Trump’s China tariff shocks US importers. One CEO calls it ‘end of days’

Trump’s China tariff shocks US importers. One CEO calls it ‘end of days’

National debt nears crisis point, budget expert warns

National debt nears crisis point, budget expert warns

Q&A with Kim Heckler, author of 'A Woman of Firsts'

Q&A with Kim Heckler, author of 'A Woman of Firsts'