Ben Felder
The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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Oklahoma Attorney General Drummond's top aide remains linked to anti-Stitt PAC
Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s chief of staff continues to run a political action committee that funded attack ads last year against Gov. Stitt. → Read More
Citing 'absolute insubordination', state veterans commission fires Joel Kintsel
Joel Kintsel was removed as executive director of the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Friday. → Read More
Oklahoma House Republicans vote to expand a person's right to self-defense with a firearm
Oklahoma House Republicans advanced a bill Thursday that would extend the area where a person can defend themselves with a firearm. → Read More
Why is a county clerk candidate drawing donations from a cockfighting group?
Maressa Treat's campaign for Oklahoma County clerk has drawn thousands in donations from groups and individuals who typically focus on state issues. → Read More
Tornado damaged 80 homes in Norman. Here's how to get help.
The Red Cross began assisting Norman area residents with casework support on Saturday following last week's storm. → Read More
AG, corporation commission to review winter storm fuel costs
Oklahoma’s AG and its utility regulating agency are revisiting the circumstances that led to high natural gas prices during a 2021 winter storm. → Read More
Oklahoma House approves bill to ban insurance coverage for transgender care
House Republicans approved a bill banning insurance coverage for Oklahoma transgender health care, one of many anti-transgender proposals this year. → Read More
Oklahoma Attorney General Drummond says his battle skills will help him fight for taxpayer
Attorney General Gentner Drummond said he's focused on rooting out illegal marijuana operations across Oklahoma. → Read More
Oklahoma bills target drag shows, part of a nationwide GOP trend
Oklahoma is one of many states where Republican lawmakers have proposed bills limiting the performance of drag shows. → Read More
Pro-cockfighting group has spent more than $70K on effort to decriminalize sport in Oklahoma
A pro-cockfighting organization has spent more than $70,000 on donations to Oklahoma lawmakers in a push to lessen penalties for participating in the illegal sport. → Read More
As COVID-19 deaths continue, so does vaccine push in Oklahoma
COVID-19 remains the third leading cause of death across the nation, which is why health officials continue to urge Oklahomans to get the vaccine. → Read More
Budget estimates show Oklahoma can handle tax cuts and more school funding, Gov. Stitt says
Nearly $12.7 billion will be available for Fiscal Year 2024, a nearly $2 billion increase over last year. → Read More
Could Oklahoma Gov. Stitt’s power be reduced? Efforts underway to limit his control of agencies
Some Oklahoma lawmakers are trying to whittle away at the governor's power after a series of scandals and controversies within multiple state agencies. → Read More
Oklahoma Capitol event celebrates the Black history 'we are still making today'
Members of the Legislative Black Caucus pushed for an accurate telling of Oklahoma's past in order to move forward. → Read More
Will Oklahoma lawmakers increase firearm access? More than 100 bills are seeking just that
Four years after Oklahoma’s Republican Legislature approved permitless carry, lawmakers have filed a flurry of bills to expand gun access even more. → Read More
Attorney general says Stitt illegally appointed members to the veterans commission
Oklahoma’s attorney general accused the governor on Thursday of illegally appointing members to the Oklahoma Veterans Commission. → Read More
Following Swadley's scandal, Senate committee advances bill to alter oversight at tourism agency
A bill decentralizing the power structure of the state's tourism department advanced through an Oklahoma Senate committee Wednesday. → Read More
What three taxes does Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt want to cut? Here's what to know
Oklahoma's state government has too much money and needs to start giving some of it back, said Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday as he called for three specific tax cuts during his annual State of the State… → Read More
Why programs like paid family leave might be getting more Oklahoma Republican support
Banning all abortions in Oklahoma has some Republican lawmakers more receptive to increased support for mothers and families. → Read More
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt, reelected and emboldened, will call for tax cuts and school choice
The governor says his annual State of the State address will offer a forward-looking vision centered on core conservative policies → Read More