Governor Kevin Stitt issued a joint statement alongside half of the nation's governors calling on President Joe Biden to lift the pause on new approvals of liquified natural gas (LNG) export projects: "As governors, we are very concerned by the…

On April 18th, Governor Kevin Stitt announced his team for the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon's Governor's Relay Challenge. Governor Stitt tapped an all-women team to compete in the relay. Members of the relay team are: - Governor Kevin Stitt -…

Governor Stitt announced the finalization of a motor vehicle compact with the Choctaw Nation. "I am happy to announce that we have finalized a 10-year car tag compact with the Choctaw Nation," said Gov. Stitt. "This is our 12th compact finalized…

Today, Governor Kevin Stitt along with Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur, Secretary of Human Services Deb Shropshire, and Secretary of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage Shelley Zumwalt, filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Gentner Drummond to…

Today, Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement celebrating the passage of HB 1955, cutting the state grocery tax: "Today, we get to fulfill a promise to all four million Oklahomans and pass the largest single year tax cut in Oklahoma…

Governor Kevin Stitt received final recommendations from the Workforce Transformation Task Force yesterday in a briefing from the Task Force's co-chairs Chad Mariska and President and CEO of the State Chamber of Oklahoma Chad Warmington. "As more…

Today, Governor Kevin Stitt signed three executive orders aimed at creating a leaner, more effective state government that delivers better services to Oklahomans. "As a conservative, I believe in smaller government, so I am proud to sign these…

Governor Kevin Stitt announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the state's request for disaster assistance for Cleveland County following last month’s tornadoes and severe storms. Individuals and…

Governor Kevin Stitt today celebrated final passage of HB 1934, the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act, in the House of Representatives by a vote total of 61-31. "Today is a major victory for parents and students across the state," said…

Governor Kevin Stitt signed SB 613 into law today banning all irreversible gender transition surgeries and hormone therapies for children under the age of 18. "Last year, I called for a statewide ban onall irreversible gender transition surgeries…

Governor Kevin Stitt today unveiled his proposed education reform compromise, the Oklahoma Education and Parental Choice Plan, after weeks of meetings with House and Senate leadership, Speaker Charles McCall, Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, and members…

Today, Governor Kevin Stitt calls on Attorney General Gentner Drummond to hold McCurtain County Sherriff accountable by investigating complaints of official misconduct against Sheriff Clardy and seeking to have him removed from office. The governor…

Today, Governor Stitt signed Executive Order 2023-10 declaring a State of Emergency in Cleveland, Lincoln, McClain, Oklahoma, and Pottawatomie counties following devastating storms across the state. The Executive Order reads, in part: "Due to…

Governor Kevin Stitt ordered all American and Oklahoman flags on state property to be lowered to half-staff today to honor the 28th anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building on April 19, 1995. "We remember the 168…

Today, Governor Stitt joined United Kingdom Minister for International Trade Nigel Huddleston to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between Oklahoma and the United Kingdom. The UK - Oklahoma pact will focus on increasing trade through deepening…

Today, Governor Kevin Stitt issued the following statement after restructuring the Executive Cabinet by Executive Order-2023-08: “I’m very excited about our new cabinet structure. We are always learning more and trying to improve how…

Governor Stitt announced today the appointment of Dr. Katherine Curry as Secretary of Education following Executive Order 2023-08. The Secretary of Education oversees 41 boards, agencies, and commissions including the Governor’s Science,…

Governor Kevin Stitt announced today his appointment of Tulsa County District Judge Jim Huber to the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals. "Judge Huber’s experience, passion for the law, and heart for service make him the absolute right choice…

Governor Kevin Stitt today applauded State Superintendent Ryan Walters for executing his duties at the State Department of Education and proposing amendments to Title 210, Chapter 35, Subchapter 3 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code. This rule…

Today, Governor Kevin Stitt, First Lady Sarah Stitt, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters hosted the Parent Power Rally at the Oklahoma State Capitol. They were accompanied by community and school leaders as well as hundreds…

Governor Kevin Stitt issued a continuance today to preserve the following Executive Orders: 1993-20: Establishing the Developmental Disabilities Council (as amended on September 5, 2002) 1996-07: Designating the Office of Juvenile Affairs as the…

Governor Stitt today issued Executive Order 2023-06, directing all American and Oklahoma flags on state property to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday to honor the life and legacy of Officer Joseph Barlow. Flags should remain lowered on March 29…

Oklahoma women now have access to expanded pregnancy and postpartum SoonerCare coverage after the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Oklahoma’s state plan amendment today. With this approval, Oklahoma’s income…

Oklahoma Human Services has received the latest co-neutrals commentary for progress on the Pinnacle Plan, the state's foster care reform plan. During this reporting period, spanning from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2022, the co-neutrals determined…

Governor Stitt today issued Executive Order 2023-05, directing all American and Oklahoma flags on state property to be flown at half-staff on Friday to honor the life and legacy of Deputy Jeremy David McCain. Flags should remain lowered on March 24…

Governor Stitt issued the following statement criticizing the Oklahoma Supreme Court's 5-4 opinion released today: "I wholeheartedly disagree with this activist majority's opinion creating a right to an abortion in Oklahoma. Alarmingly, this…

Governor Stitt joined 18 governors in a joint statement opposing President Biden's threatened veto of Congress' action to disapprove harmful ESG policies. Many companies and investment firms are using a new "ESG" investment strategy to invest in…

Governor Stitt released the following statement Monday evening following the rejection of State Question 820: "Oklahomans rejected State Question 820. I believe this is the best thing to keep our kids safe and for our state as a whole."…

Governor Kevin Stitt announced today the appointment of Katie Quebedeaux to the Oklahoma State Board of Education following the resignation of Marla Hill. "I look forward to welcoming our newest member, Katie Quebedeaux from Guymon, Oklahoma whose…

Governor Kevin Stitt announced today Science and Innovation Secretary Elizabeth Pollard has submitted her resignation effective March 15, 2023. "Elizabeth has done an amazing job serving on my cabinet as Oklahoma's Secretary of Science and…

Governor Kevin Stitt and state COO John Suter have announced today a new initiative to modernize Oklahoma's vehicle utilization. At the direction of Governor Stitt, OMES Fleet Management is partnering with state agencies to conduct a complete review…

Governor Kevin Stitt announced today eight members of the Child Welfare Taskforce; a group designed to protect and enhance the lives of our children. Governor Stitt created the Child Welfare Taskforce on day one of his second term by Executive Order…

Governor Kevin Stitt issued Executive Order 2023-04 today calling for enhanced oversight of state agencies and reinforcing central purchasing oversight. Governor Stitt’s executive order also instructs all state agencies within his…

Governor Kevin Stitt expressed his support for religious charter schools and strong disagreement with Attorney General Gentner Drummond's February 23, 2023 letter in which he urged "caution" to the Statewide Virtual Charter School Board while…

Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement applauding the Parental Choice Act, HB 2775 and HB 1935, after the package passed the Oklahoma House this afternoon. HB 1935 passed 75-25. HB 2775 passed 78-20. “After many conversations…

Governor Kevin Stitt delivered the first State of the State Address of his second term to the 59th Legislature today. Governor Stitt outlined his legislative agenda for 2023, focusing on driving excellence in education, making Oklahoma the most…

Governor Kevin Stitt joined 24 governors in sending a letter to President Biden expressing opposition to a rule regarding the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the revised definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS). The letter reads,…

Governor Stitt, Superintendent Walters Celebrate Oklahoma School Choice Week Governor Kevin Stitt and State Superintendent Ryan Walters are celebrating School Choice Week in Oklahoma. Yesterday, Governor Stitt and Superintendent Walters visited…

Governor Stitt Appoints Calvin Prince to Pardon and Parole Board Governor Kevin Stitt announced today the appointment of Calvin Prince to the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole board. “With an accomplished career serving his community, Calvin…

Governor Stitt Launches Workforce Transformation Task Force Governor Kevin Stitt today signed Executive Order 2023-02, creating the Workforce Transformation Task Force. The taskforce will focus on designing a new workforce delivery system in…

Organizational Changes in Stitt Administration Announced On the first day of Governor Kevin Stitt’s second term, the following organizational changes have been made within his administration. The following list of members will serve on…

Governor Stitt Appoints Dr. Deborah Shropshire to Serve as Executive Director of Oklahoma Human Services OKLAHOMA CITY -On the first day of his second term, Governor Kevin Stitt announced the appointment of Dr. Deborah Shropshire, M.D., to serve…

Governor Stitt Launches Child Welfare Task Force On the first day of his second term, Governor Kevin Stitt signed Executive Order 2023-01, forming the Child Welfare Task Force. The Task Force will be comprised of 12 members, whose focus will be…

Governor Stitt Delivers His Second Inaugural Address Governor Kevin Stitt delivered his Second Inaugural Address Monday, January 9 on the steps of the Oklahoma State Capitol. The full transcript can be read here or full text provided below:…

Governor Stitt Applauds OHP for Completing Mission S.O.S. Training Governor Kevin Stitt applauded the Oklahoma Highway Patrol today for complying with Executive Order 2022-13, also known as Mission: S.O.S. (Secure Oklahoma Schools). As of today,…

Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma Hydrogen Partnership Encouraged to Submit Full Application for Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Program Today, Govs. Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas, John Bel Edwards of Louisiana and J. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma announced…

Governor Stitt Statement on Passing of Former Oklahoma Secretary of Transportation Gary Ridley Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement honoring former Oklahoma Secretary of Transportation Gary Ridley, after he passed.…

Governor Stitt Signs Executive Order Declaring State of Emergency as Winter Storm Approaches Governor Kevin Stitt today signed Executive Order 2022-34 declaring a State of Emergency for all 77 Oklahoma counties due to severe winter weather…

Governor Stitt Appoints Jay Snider of Cyril as 2023-2024 Oklahoma State Poet Laureate Jay Snider of Cyril, Oklahoma, has been appointed by Governor J. Kevin Stitt to serve as the 2023-2024 Oklahoma State Poet Laureate. Snider is an award-winning…

Governor Kevin Stitt, Secretary Kevin Corbett Announce SHOPP Hospitals to Receive Additional $52 Million Before End of December Oklahoma hospitals participating in the state’s Medicaid Supplemental Hospital Offset Payment Program (SHOPP)…

Governor Stitt Announces Mexican Consulate Coming to Oklahoma City in Spring 2023 Today Governor Kevin Stitt announced a Mexican consulate is scheduled to open in Oklahoma City next spring. The Consulate of Mexico will provide consular services…

Mission S.O.S. Update from the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is on track to meet the mandate in Governor Kevin Stitt's Executive Order, "Mission: Secure Oklahoma Schools," requiring every trooper in Oklahoma be…

Governor Stitt Bans TikTok from State Devices Governor Kevin Stitt issued Executive Order 2022-33 today banning TikTok for state government agencies, employees and contractors on government networks or government-issued devices, including…

Governor Stitt Issues Statement in Support of Ending Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate for U.S. Military Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement in support of ending the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the United States military,…

Governor Stitt Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff on 81st Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attack Governor Kevin Stitt ordered all American and Oklahoman flags to be lowered to half-staff today to honor the thousands of American sailors, soldiers,…

Governor Stitt Applauds Attorney General O'Connor's Opinion Defending Religious Liberty Governor Kevin Stitt issued the following statement following Attorney General John O’Connor’s opinion that the non-sectarian and non-religious…

Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Granted for McCurtain County Governor Kevin Stitt announced today that McCurtain County has been granted disaster assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a result of…

Governor Kevin Stitt Announces Dr. Brandon Tatum as Chief of Staff Governor Kevin Stitt today announced today Dr. Brandon Tatum will serve as his chief of staff. Dr. Tatum officially replaces interim chief of staff Zachary Lee, who will return…

Governor Stitt Declares State of Emergency for Bryan, McCurtain, Choctaw, and LeFlore Counties Governor Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency today for Bryan, McCurtain, Choctaw, and LeFlore counties following last night’s destructive…

Governor Kevin Stitt Receives Final Recommendations From H.E.L.P. Task Force Governor Kevin Stitt received the final recommendations from the Helping Every Life and Parent (H.E.L.P.) Task Force in a briefing yesterday with Chairwoman Juli…

Governor Kevin Stitt Announces Hundreds of Foreign Investment Jobs at Oklahoma Air and Space Port in Burns Flat Governor Kevin Stitt and local leaders announced today that Premium Aerospace Center (PAC) will locate its international headquarters…

Gov. Stitt Sends Oklahoma Certified Beef to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Thanks Hardworking Farmers and Ranchers Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt is sending Oklahoma Certified Beef, donated by Oklahoma beef producers from across the state, to Texas…

Governor Stitt Joins 18 Governors to Oppose Biden's Proposed Project Labor Agreement Mandate Governor Kevin Stitt joined 18 other governors in sending a letter to the Biden administration in opposition to the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR)…

Governor Stitt Appoints Adam Panter as District Attorney for Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties Governor Kevin Stitt today announced the appointment of Adam Panter to serve as district attorney for the 23rd Judicial District, encompassing…

Governor Stitt Statement on Passing of Chief of the Modoc Nation Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement honoring Chief Bill G. Follis, the longest serving Chief of the Modoc Nation, after he passed peacefully on Friday, October…

Governor Stitt, Commissioner Reed Clarify Kids in Oklahoma Not Required to Get Covid Vaccine to Attend School Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory…

Governor Stitt Issues Proclamation to Declare Special Election for SQ 820 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of Article V of the Oklahoma Constitution, Sections 12 and 25 of Title 34 of the Oklahoma Statutes, and the referral by the…

Governor Stitt Appoints Adria Berry as Executive Director of OMMA Governor Kevin Stitt today announced Adria Berry has been appointed to serve as Executive Director of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) which will officially…

Governor Stitt Appoints John Laws as Secretary of Budget, State CFO Governor Kevin Stitt announced today the appointment of John Laws to serve as the Secretary of Budget and statewide chief financial officer. The Secretary of Budget cabinet…

Governor Stitt Names John Suter State Chief Operating Officer, Interim Director of OMES Today Governor Stitt named John Suter as the state’s Chief Operating Officer and interim director of the Office of Management & Enterprise…

Governor Stitt Appoints Steven Harpe to Serve as Director of Department of Corrections Today, Governor Stitt announced the appointment of Steven Harpe to serve as the Executive Director of the Department of Corrections. Prior to this appointment…

Governor Stitt Statement on Tax Commission Ruling Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement after the Oklahoma Tax Commission ruled in favor of the state reaffirming that all Oklahoma citizens must pay individual state income taxes:…

Governor Stitt Continues Drought Relief Efforts for Farmers, Eases Regulations for Transporting Hay In a targeted effort to continue assisting drought relief efforts for Oklahoma’s farmers and ranchers, Governor Kevin Stitt issued an…

Governor Stitt Calls Out President Biden for Ignoring the Border Crisis on One-Year Anniversary of Visit to Border On the one-year anniversary of his visit to the southern border, Governor Kevin Stitt called out President Biden for his lack of…

Governor Kevin Stitt Blasts President Biden for Celebrating Rising Inflation, Calls for Tax Cuts in Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement hitting President Biden for celebrating rising inflation while Oklahoma families…

Governor Stitt's H.E.L.P. Task Force Recommends Expanding SoonerCare Coverage for Pregnant and Postpartum Service Today, the Helping Every Life and Parent (H.E.L.P) Task Force unanimously recommended the Oklahoma Health Care Authority expand…

Governor Stitt Delivers Drought Relief to Farmers Today, Governor Kevin Stitt issued an executive order to deliver drought relief to farmers in western Oklahoma, and other parts of the state hit hard by the current drought conditions. “I…

Governor Stitt Announces H.E.L.P. Task Force Members Governor Kevin Stitt announced today the eleven members of the Helping Every Life and Parent (H.E.L.P.) Task Force. Governor Stitt created the H.E.L.P. Task Force by Executive Order 2022-14…

Governor Stitt Directs Flags Lowered to Half-Staff to Honor Victims of 9/11 Governor Stitt directed all American and Oklahoma flags on State property to be lowered to half-staff from 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 9, 2022, until 5:00 p.m. on…

Governor Stitt Directs Flags Lowered to Half-Staff to Honor Fallen Officers On Thursday Governor Stitt directed all American and Oklahoma flags on State property to be lowered to half-staff from 8:00 a.m. on Friday, August 26, 2022, until…

Today, Governor Kevin Stitt issued Executive Order 2022-18 to protect Oklahoma’s teachers’ and school district employees’ First Amendment rights by fighting back against liberal teachers’ unions. With the executive order,…

Governor Kevin Stitt announced the appointment of Ken McQueen to serve as Oklahoma’s Secretary of Energy and Environment following the resignation of Ken Wagner effective September 3,, 2022. “Ken McQueen’s forty years of…

Governor Kevin Stitt announced today that Secretary of Energy and Environment Ken Wagner has submitted his resignation effective September 3, 2022. “Ken has been an invaluable asset to our state through his remarkable leadership and…

Governor Kevin Stitt responded to President Joe Biden and the Democrats’ disastrous $740 billion spending bill: “While American families struggle to make ends meet, Joe Biden and the Democrats in Washington are celebrating their latest…

Governor Kevin Stitt achieved a historic $2.8 billion in state savings with the close of FY 2022. Under Governor Stitt’s strict fiscal management, Oklahoma has seen 3 years of historic General Revenue Funds collections and unprecedented state…

Governor Kevin Stitt and ODEMHS Director Mark Gower have released the following statements regarding the wildfires: Governor Kevin Stitt said: “My prayers go out to the Oklahomans currently battling the devastating fires across parts of our…

Following the success of “Prayer for America” and outcries from far-left progressives, Conservative Fourth Generation Oklahoman Luke Holland on June 8th, released his second ad of the U.S. Senate primary, “Prayer for…

Inhofe endorsed Holland: “Lord…Guide Us Back” Conservative 4th Generation Oklahoman Luke Holland on May 31st, launched his first ad of the 2022 U.S. Senate race, “Prayer for America.” “Many of the…