The Oklahoma House has adjourned its latest session after reaching an early budget agreement with major investments in education. Lawmakers passed several bills aimed at improving student outcomes, public safety measures like Leo’s Law, data privacy protections, retirement system adjustments, and other reforms.
The Oklahoma Senate has amended legislation aimed at ensuring residents receive savings if Congress suspends the federal gasoline tax. Lawmakers discovered a provision that could have negated such savings and moved quickly to repeal it.
The Seminole State Trojans baseball and softball teams will compete in district tournaments on May 14. Both squads face key opponents with hopes of advancing further this season.
Oklahoma Softball will host its fifteenth straight NCAA Regional at Love’s Field starting May 15. The Sooners face teams from across multiple conferences as they look to extend their postseason success.
Oklahoma has created a new revolving fund aimed at improving lake and industrial access infrastructure across the state. Lawmakers say it will support economic growth by providing grants through transportation programs.
Oklahoma has passed a new law requiring all state and local government entities to round cash payments to the nearest nickel starting Nov. 1 for agencies and July 1, 2027 for local governments like cities and counties. The measure affects only public sector cash transactions—not private businesses—and was supported following data analysis showing minimal financial impact.
Tulsa track and field teams are set to compete at the American Conference Outdoor Championships from May 14-16 in Denton. The Golden Hurricane have entered athletes across numerous track events with hopes of building on last year’s performances.
Caleb Philips rebuilt a bridge at Seminole State College as part of his Eagle Scout project. He will graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree before heading to MIT.
Game times have been set for the NJCAA South Central District Baseball Tournament in Seminole this week. The Trojans face St. Charles Community College with a chance to advance to the JUCO World Series.
Oral Roberts baseball will host No. 21 Oklahoma State on May 12 to close out its home schedule. The Golden Eagles recently clinched the Summit League title and have won both prior meetings against OSU this season.