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Oklahoma's Legislative Session Kicks Off: Stitt Pushes Reforms, Economic Development, and Budget Challenges Ahead
Oklahoma's 2026 legislative session kicked off with Governor Kevin Stitt delivering his eighth and final State of the State address, urging small government, Medicaid adjustments via voter question, limits on tribal sovereignty, and education reforms including performance-based higher education funding and 90-credit-hour bachelor's degrees. KOSU reports thousands of bills filed, with bipartisan worries over a potential budget shortfall amid federal cuts, alongside pushes for water infrastructure fixes and Medicaid work requirements. The Journal Record notes Stitt's executive order shifting public colleges to outcome-focused funding by 2027, prioritizing workforce results and affordability.
In business news, Mecad USA selected the Tulsa Port of Catoosa for its U.S. headquarters, projecting nearly 300 jobs in automation and manufacturing starting mid-2026, praising Oklahoma's behind-the-meter energy law. SEDC.org highlights this as a win for the state's business-friendly policies. However, Expand Energy announced its corporate headquarters relocation from Oklahoma City to Houston, though pledging to retain a significant local presence; OKC Fox reports Governor Stitt's call for business courts and tax reforms to boost competitiveness.
Community updates include legislative focus on early literacy inspired by Mississippi's model, housing affordability, and data center regulations to prevent utility cost shifts to residents, per the Journal Record. Oklahoma State University faces a $50,000 Big 12 fine for anti-Mormon chants during a BYU basketball game, as the Associated Press details. No major recent weather events reported.
Education and public safety remain priorities, with ODMHSAS seeking millions for budget shortfalls and consent decree compliance, according to NonDoc.
Looking Ahead: Watch for Medicaid voter amendments, nuclear energy studies due in March, data center moratorium debates, and FY27 budget battles as session progresses.
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In business news, Mecad USA selected the Tulsa Port of Catoosa for its U.S. headquarters, projecting nearly 300 jobs in automation and manufacturing starting mid-2026, praising Oklahoma's behind-the-meter energy law. SEDC.org highlights this as a win for the state's business-friendly policies. However, Expand Energy announced its corporate headquarters relocation from Oklahoma City to Houston, though pledging to retain a significant local presence; OKC Fox reports Governor Stitt's call for business courts and tax reforms to boost competitiveness.
Community updates include legislative focus on early literacy inspired by Mississippi's model, housing affordability, and data center regulations to prevent utility cost shifts to residents, per the Journal Record. Oklahoma State University faces a $50,000 Big 12 fine for anti-Mormon chants during a BYU basketball game, as the Associated Press details. No major recent weather events reported.
Education and public safety remain priorities, with ODMHSAS seeking millions for budget shortfalls and consent decree compliance, according to NonDoc.
Looking Ahead: Watch for Medicaid voter amendments, nuclear energy studies due in March, data center moratorium debates, and FY27 budget battles as session progresses.
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By Inception Point AiOklahoma's 2026 legislative session kicked off with Governor Kevin Stitt delivering his eighth and final State of the State address, urging small government, Medicaid adjustments via voter question, limits on tribal sovereignty, and education reforms including performance-based higher education funding and 90-credit-hour bachelor's degrees. KOSU reports thousands of bills filed, with bipartisan worries over a potential budget shortfall amid federal cuts, alongside pushes for water infrastructure fixes and Medicaid work requirements. The Journal Record notes Stitt's executive order shifting public colleges to outcome-focused funding by 2027, prioritizing workforce results and affordability.
In business news, Mecad USA selected the Tulsa Port of Catoosa for its U.S. headquarters, projecting nearly 300 jobs in automation and manufacturing starting mid-2026, praising Oklahoma's behind-the-meter energy law. SEDC.org highlights this as a win for the state's business-friendly policies. However, Expand Energy announced its corporate headquarters relocation from Oklahoma City to Houston, though pledging to retain a significant local presence; OKC Fox reports Governor Stitt's call for business courts and tax reforms to boost competitiveness.
Community updates include legislative focus on early literacy inspired by Mississippi's model, housing affordability, and data center regulations to prevent utility cost shifts to residents, per the Journal Record. Oklahoma State University faces a $50,000 Big 12 fine for anti-Mormon chants during a BYU basketball game, as the Associated Press details. No major recent weather events reported.
Education and public safety remain priorities, with ODMHSAS seeking millions for budget shortfalls and consent decree compliance, according to NonDoc.
Looking Ahead: Watch for Medicaid voter amendments, nuclear energy studies due in March, data center moratorium debates, and FY27 budget battles as session progresses.
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In business news, Mecad USA selected the Tulsa Port of Catoosa for its U.S. headquarters, projecting nearly 300 jobs in automation and manufacturing starting mid-2026, praising Oklahoma's behind-the-meter energy law. SEDC.org highlights this as a win for the state's business-friendly policies. However, Expand Energy announced its corporate headquarters relocation from Oklahoma City to Houston, though pledging to retain a significant local presence; OKC Fox reports Governor Stitt's call for business courts and tax reforms to boost competitiveness.
Community updates include legislative focus on early literacy inspired by Mississippi's model, housing affordability, and data center regulations to prevent utility cost shifts to residents, per the Journal Record. Oklahoma State University faces a $50,000 Big 12 fine for anti-Mormon chants during a BYU basketball game, as the Associated Press details. No major recent weather events reported.
Education and public safety remain priorities, with ODMHSAS seeking millions for budget shortfalls and consent decree compliance, according to NonDoc.
Looking Ahead: Watch for Medicaid voter amendments, nuclear energy studies due in March, data center moratorium debates, and FY27 budget battles as session progresses.
Thank you for tuning in, listeners—please subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
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