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Citing “fundamental principles of federal Indian law that have been in place since the founding era and are deeply rooted in the United States Constitution,” the U.S. Department of Justice sued a pair of Oklahoma district attorneys Monday in an effort to stop them from prosecuting tribal citizens for crimes committed within Indian Country reservations.
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Unplugged and abandoned oil wells on public lands in Oklahoma are among those targeted in the Department of Interior handout of nearly $110 million, according to OK Energy Today.
Read moreSenate Pro Tem-Elect Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, on Monday announced the full list of committee assignments for the Oklahoma Senate for the upcoming 60th Legislature that begins in February.
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Efforts to bring back the prison rodeo to the Oklahoma State Penitentiary will continue during the Legislature’s upcoming session.
Read moreOur Blood Institute is calling on the community to bring in the new year with a lifesaving act— donating blood!
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The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Department of Social Sciences now has the distinction of having a faculty member tied to an Emmy-nominated program.
Read moreWhen did people begin to host New Year parties?
Read moreIn the fast-paced world of policymaking, the legislative process often feels like a whirlwind of bills, debates and decisions. Yet, behind the scenes, an essential and often overlooked component plays a critical role in shaping thoughtful and effective legislation: the “interim study.” These studies act as the steady foundation that supports well-informed policies, guiding lawmakers toward more comprehensive and impactful decisions.
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