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Bill That Takes Foreign Language Out Of High School Graduation Requirements Heads To Governor's Desk

News 9 House Bill 3278 could take foreign language out of high school graduation requirements. Now, it is headed to the governor’s desk.

Proposed Oklahoma Bill Prioritizes Divergent Career Pathways

News 9 A bill working through the Oklahoma House and Senate would modify graduation requirements for high school students in the state if passed and signed by the Governor.

Lawmakers Push Last Bills Through Committee, Now Head For Debate On The House Floor

Haley Hetrick The House met for their last education appropriations and budget committee Tuesday morning. Lawmakers pushed through seven bills that will now advance to the House floor.

A Dozen Education Bills Pass Through House Committee

News 9 The bills about education addressed school safety, maternity leave and school funding.

'I Just Want Answers To My Questions:' Rep. Mark McBride On Subpoena To State Superintendent Walters

News 9 After filing a subpoena demanding answers from State Superintendent Ryan Walters, Rep. Mark McBride sat down with News 9 to discuss the next steps.

Okla. Legislature Discuss Pay Raises, Maternity Leave For Teachers

Oklahoma Lawmakers Urge State Superintendent To Hire Federal Programs Director

News 9 Oklahoma state lawmakers are urging State Superintendent Ryan Walters to hire a director of federal programs for the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

Oklahoma Lawmakers Urge State Superintendent To Hire Federal Programs Director

News 9 Oklahoma state lawmakers are urging State Superintendent Ryan Walters to hire a director of federal programs for the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

House Democrats Concerned About Transparency With School Tax Credit Bill

Jordan Fremstad The Oklahoma House sent a bill to the Senate on Wednesday that would offer a tax credit for parents of children in private schools. Some lawmakers are confused about the transparency of the bill.

House Democrats Concerned About Transparency With School Tax Credit Bill

Your Vote Counts: How Legislators Use The Summer, Fraud At Meal Sites, Black Market Marijuana

News 9 News 9 political analyst Scott Mitchell discusses topics concerning Oklahoma with State Rep. Jon Echols and Rep. Jason Dunnington

Your Vote Counts: How Legislators Use The Summer, Fraud At Meal Sites, Black Market Marijuana

News 9 News 9 political analyst Scott Mitchell discusses topics concerning Oklahoma with State Rep. Jon Echols and Rep. Jason Dunnington

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Your Vote Counts: COVID-19 Funds, Back-To-School, & More

News 9 News 9 political analyst Scott Mitchell discusses topics concerning Oklahoma with Rep. Collin Walke and Rep. Rhonda Baker. This week they discuss how well COVID-19 funding is being spent, returning to school, and more.

Your Vote Counts: COVID-19 Funds, Back-To-School, & More

Teacher Pay Raise Credited With Bringing More Teachers To Oklahoma

Aaron Brilbeck It’s been just over a year since the legislature approved the biggest tax increase in state history to give teachers a $6,000 raise. Now News 9 has the numbers to show the raise succeeded in drawing more teachers to the classroom. Since the raise wa

Teacher Pay Raise Credited With Bringing More Teachers To Oklahoma

Capitol Week In Review: Deadline Week At State Legislature

Aaron Brilbeck This was a deadline week for the state Legislature. That means that the House took up Senate bills and the Senate took up House bills. Any bills that didn’t make it through are dead for the session.

Capitol Week In Review: Deadline Week At State Legislature

Poll: Teachers, Parents Overwhelmingly Favor 4-Day School Week

not available not available Teachers say they are once again stuck in the middle of a political battle at the Capitol.

Poll: Teachers, Parents Overwhelmingly Favor 4-Day School Week

not available not available Teachers say they are once again stuck in the middle of a political battle at the Capitol.

'Francine's Law' Awaiting Governor's Signature

News 9 The Oklahoma State Senate has unanimously approved a Bill aimed at helping law enforcement and families gain answers in missing an unidentified persons cases.

'Francine's Law' Awaiting Governor's Signature

News 9 The Oklahoma State Senate has unanimously approved a Bill aimed at helping law enforcement and families gain answers in missing an unidentified persons cases.

OK Officials Expect Low Turnout For Tuesday's Runoff Election

Aaron Brilbeck

A total of 13 state legislative primaries across Oklahoma require runoffs, including five here in the metro. There are six runoff elections for House seats: Four Republican and two Democratic. In the Senate there are seven runoffs; all republicans who are seeking open seats.