State Governor Kevin Stitt (OK)
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Recent News About State Governor Kevin Stitt (OK)
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26 states, including Oklahoma, separated from 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
An analysis by Sooner State News shows Oklahoma is one of 26 states without a membership with ERIC, a national voter data group accused of "hyper-partisanship."
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Analysis: Oklahoma among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
Oklahoma is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Sooner State News found.
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Governor Stitt, State Department of Health Celebrate Launch of Pro-Women, Pro-Life Resources
On July 6, 2023 Governor Stitt and the Oklahoma State Department of Health are celebrating the launch of the state's new comprehensive pregnancy resources website, designed to provide essential support and information to expecting mothers, parents, and families.
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SBA Disaster Assistance Granted for June Storms
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved Governor Kevin Stitt’s request for disaster assistance for Comanche and Tulsa counties following a series of severe storms that occurred from June 14-18.
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State of Oklahoma Requests Federal Major Disaster Declaration for June Storms
Governor Kevin Stitt today announced the state of Oklahoma has requested a FEMA Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance for 19 counties impacted by June 14-18 severe storms.
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Governor Stitt Sends Letter to Tribes, Renews Call for Compact Agreement
On June 29, 2023, Governor Kevin Stitt sent a letter to all tribes whose tobacco compacts are set to expire this year, reiterating his previous call to extend the compacts previously negotiated by Oklahoma's Governor and tribal counterparts.
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Governor Stitt Reacts to Tenth Circuit Decision
On June 28, 2023, Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement expressing his disappointment with the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in Hooper v. City of Tulsa
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Governor Stitt Applauds State Senate for Sustaining the Veto of SB 26X
On June 26, 2023 Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement applauding the State Senate for sustaining the governor’s veto of SB 26X
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Governor Stitt Calls on Pro Tem Treat to Declare State of Emergency in Ten Oklahoma Counties
On June 20, 2023, Governor Kevin Stitt called on the Oklahoma Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat to sign Executive Order 2023-18 declaring a State of Emergency in Creek, Delaware, Harper, Mayes, Pawnee, Payne, Rogers, Tulsa, Wagoner, and Choctaw counties following recent storms across the state.
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Governor Stitt, DHS Celebrate Importance of Fatherhood, Hosts Fathers Forward Summit
Yesterday, Governor Kevin Stitt and the Department of Human Services hosted the Fathers Forward Summit at the Governor's Mansion to celebrate, strategize, and promote fatherhood initiatives within the state.
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Governor Stitt Celebrates Oklahoma's Workforce Transformation with Ceremonial Signing
On June 14, Governor Kevin Stitt held a ceremonial bill signing for the Workforce Transformation Act (SB 621).
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Governor Stitt Signs SB 200, Starts Process for Oklahoma Delegation of Carbon Sequestration from EPA
Earlier this week Governor Kevin Stitt signed SB 200, starting the process to gain program delegation from the EPA for Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class VI carbon sequestration projects in Oklahoma.
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Governor Stitt Applauds Statewide Virtual Charter School Board's Vote to Approve Religious Charter School
Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement applauding the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board’s vote to approve the nation’s first religious charter school:
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Governor Stitt Allows FY24 Budget Into Law Without Signature, Subject to Objections
On June 2, Governor Kevin Stitt let the state budget for fiscal year 2024 go into law without his signature, subject to objections. The package included the general appropriations bill, HB 1004x.
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Governor Stitt to Send Oklahoma National Guard Troops to Southern Border
On June 1, Governor Kevin Stitt commits to sending Oklahoma National Guard Troops to the Southern Border in the wake of President Biden’s failure to secure and protect our nation.
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Governor Stitt Signs ASPIRE Oklahoma, First of Its Kind Education Freedom Legislation and Record Investment in Oklahoma Education
On May 26, Governor Kevin Stitt was joined by students, parents, and school leaders from across the state to sign the ASPIRE Oklahoma Plan into law; a first-of-its-kind education freedom program and record funding in Oklahoma’s school system.
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Governor Stitt Welcomes Largest Economic Development Project in State History
On May 22, Governor Kevin Stitt welcomed the largest economic development project in state history, as Enel announced their commitment to invest more than $1 billion in a solar cell and panel factory in Oklahoma.
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Governor Stitt Celebrates Inauguration of Mexican Consulate
On May 20, Governor Kevin Stitt celebrated the successful launch and inauguration of the new Mexican consulate in Oklahoma City.
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Governor Stitt Receives Final Recommendations from the Workforce Transformation Task Force
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.
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Federal Disaster Assistance Granted for Cleveland County
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.