Capitol Insider

Mar 07 2025 26 ep. 5 mins 23
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A discussion of the week's news from Oklahoma's State Capitol between KGOU Public Radio's Dick Pryor and Quorum Call's Shawn Ashley, plus interviews with newsmakers.

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State officials call for agency audit over budget concerns

Mar 07 2025 5 mins  
State agency draws fire for a shortfall in its budget for the current fiscal year.

State Board of Education approves new social studies standards

Feb 28 2025 5 mins  
Updated state school social studies standards, with significant increase in references to religion, are approved by State Board of Education and sent to the legislature.

Lawsuit filed to stop implementation of Stitt executive order

Feb 21 2025 5 mins  
A state representative has filed a lawsuit seeking to block compliance with Governor Kevin Stitt's executive order requiring state employees to work from the office.

New figures show increase in revenue for legislature to appropriate

Feb 14 2025 5 mins  
The state Board of Equalization certifies more state funds than expected for legislators to appropriate in the FY26 budget.

Legislators consider governor's call for tax cuts

Feb 07 2025 5 mins  
In his State of the State address, Governor Kevin Stitt pushed for cuts in the individual and corporate income tax rates. Now, it's up to the legislature.

Stitt calls for more tax cuts and path to zero individual income tax

Jan 31 2025 5 mins  
Governor Kevin Stitt delivers his next to last State of the State address to a joint session of the Oklahoma legislature Monday, airing live on KGOU at 12:30 p.m.

Oklahoma Supreme Court hands victory to governor in legal dispute

Jan 24 2025 5 mins  
A dispute over who has the authority to hire legal counsel for the state ends with a favorable Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling for the governor's office.

Lawmakers finish bill filing for upcoming legislative session

Jan 17 2025 5 mins  
As legislators complete bill filing for this year's legislative session, the number of bills filed continues an annual upward trend.

New Oklahoma legislature begins as state revenues slow

Jan 10 2025 5 mins  
With new leaders in place, the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Senate start work in the 60th Oklahoma Legislature.

2025 legislative session to begin with new leadership and processes

Jan 03 2025 5 mins  
The 2025 Oklahoma legislative session begins on Tuesday, Jan. 7 with organizational day as new House and Senate leaders take control.