Capitol Insider

Dec 06 2024 26 ep. 6 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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Staff changes as Stitt administration heads toward final two years

Dec 06 2024 5 mins

Governor Kevin Stitt adds a new Chief of Staff, replaces cabinet secretary for energy and environment while striking deal with Danish energy company.

State of Oklahoma and Cherokee Nation reach tentative tag agreement

Nov 29 2024 5 mins

After years of starts and stops, the Cherokee Nation and State of Oklahoma are close to finalizing a compact agreement regulating vehicle tags.

Oklahoma House and Senate welcome new members

Nov 22 2024 5 mins

New and re-elected members of the Oklahoma House and Senate have been sworn in with their colleagues as the 2025 Oklahoma legislature begins to take shape.

State Department of Education creates new office focusing on religion

Nov 15 2024 5 mins

It did not take long after the presidential election for State Superintendent Ryan Walters to expand the push for religious initiatives in Oklahoma schools.

General election brings little change in Oklahoma legislature

Nov 08 2024 5 mins

With the general election over, the new legislature is set to begin with lawmakers preparing for the 2025 legislative session.

Change in leadership creates "monumental" legislative election

Nov 01 2024 5 mins

We discuss the November 5th general election and how it could impact the next Oklahoma legislature.

Drummond directs State Board of Education to find new legal counsel

Oct 25 2024 5 mins

State Board of Education holds shortened meeting after learning its the contract of its legal counsel was not being renewed.

Oklahomans get ready to head to the polls for the General Election

Oct 18 2024 7 mins

Oklahoma Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax provides an update on when, where, and how to vote in the 2024 General Election.

Another Oklahoma case may be heard by U.S. Supreme Court

Oct 11 2024 5 mins

A legal decision involving the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual Charter School may be the next Oklahoma case heard at the U.S. Supreme Court.

Interim legislative studies get underway at Oklahoma Capitol

Oct 04 2024 5 mins

Lawmakers aren't in session, but are looking ahead to next year and coming up with ideas for potential bills