Capitol News

Zack Courtney

Nov 10, 2022

Oklahomans Reelect Governor Stitt

Governor Kevin Stitt will continue as Oklahoma’s Governor for another four years following the conclusion of voting on Tuesday. “The...

Zack Courtney

Nov 29, 2021

Life or Death: The Julius Jones Clemency Explained

Julius Jones is off death row after an exhausting week of protests, appeals and pleas from a bipartisan group of supporters. His life was...

More Than 3,500 Seniors Graduate This Year At Ceremonies In Tulsa and Oklahoma City

Zack Courtney

Jul 14, 2021

More Than 3,500 Seniors Graduate This Year At Ceremonies In Tulsa and Oklahoma City

Story by M. Scott Carter. Photos by Bekah Disney More than 3,500 seniors at Epic Charter Schools graduated this year during eight...

Zack Courtney

Jun 11, 2021

Epic Has A Bright Future, Superintendent Says

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Oklahoma's largest school district is strong and ready for the future its superintendent said this week. Speaking at a...

Zack Courtney

Apr 21, 2021

ENN Now: Bombing Anniversary And Capitol Controversies

Join Raelea for this week's news headlines which include U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland's comments on the anniversary of the...

Zack Courtney

Apr 14, 2021

Epic Board Votes To Make Learning Fund Public; Endorses Proposed Consent Agreement For Statewide Virtual Charter School Board

Editor’s Note: This story was produced by the Epic News Network, a high school journalism program funded by Epic Charter Schools OKLAHOMA...

Zack Courtney

Mar 31, 2021

Capitol Conversations: Representative Terry O'Donnell

State Representative Terry O’Donnell, R-Catoosa, didn’t start out life planning to run for office, but since 2013 he’s been representing...

Oklahoma Veteran Surprised With New Home

Zack Courtney

Feb 4, 2021

Oklahoma Veteran Surprised With New Home

The Thursday legislative session began as many do in the Oklahoma House of Representatives with lawmakers introduce the various honorees...

Zack Courtney

Feb 3, 2021

ENN Now: State Of The State

Join Maycee for this week's headlines which includes a look at the governor's State of the State Address and his budget proposal. Plus,...

Governor Delivers State of The State Address

Zack Courtney

Feb 2, 2021

Governor Delivers State of The State Address

Governor Kevin Stitt unveiled his plans for Oklahoma during his third State of the State Address. In the speech, Stitt praised his...

Trump Wins Oklahoma, Horn Defeated; State Questions Fall In Tuesday's General Election

Zack Courtney

Nov 3, 2020

Trump Wins Oklahoma, Horn Defeated; State Questions Fall In Tuesday's General Election

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma voters returned to the polls Tuesday and they painted the state bright red, endorsing incumbent U.S. President...

Zack Courtney

Oct 14, 2020

House Hears New Evidence In Controversial Death Penalty Case

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma lawmakers got a preview of new evidence collected in the controversial death penalty case of Richard Glossip. ...

Zack Courtney

Oct 14, 2020

ENN Now: Pandemic and Politics

https://youtu.be/-NGZ5sI1Ryo OKLAHOMA CITY - Maycee and Kenzie have your news headlines for the second full week of October. Julian has...

The Capital War: Guthrie Turns To The Courts, Haskell Doubles Down And Oklahoma Has Two State Capitals

Zack Courtney

Jun 18, 2020

The Capital War: Guthrie Turns To The Courts, Haskell Doubles Down And Oklahoma Has Two State Capitals

(Author’s Note: The period between 1890 and 1910 was one of the most unique and dynamic in Oklahoma history. Not only did the Twin...

The Capital War: A Questionable Election, A Stolen Seal And A New Capital

Zack Courtney

Jun 16, 2020

The Capital War: A Questionable Election, A Stolen Seal And A New Capital

(Author’s Note: The period between 1890 and 1910 was one of the most unique and dynamic in Oklahoma history. Not only did the Twin...

The Capital War: Haskell’s Secret Plan To Move The Government

Zack Courtney

Jun 15, 2020

The Capital War: Haskell’s Secret Plan To Move The Government

(Author’s Note: The period between 1890 and 1910 was one of the most unique and dynamic in Oklahoma history. Not only did the Twin...

Zack Courtney

Jun 12, 2020

The Capital War

(Author’s Note: The period between 1890 and 1910 was one of the most unique and dynamic in Oklahoma history. Not only did the Twin...

Zack Courtney

Apr 24, 2020

The reCAP: The State Reopening

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma is preparing to reopen, but what does that mean for you and your business? Plus you might want to check your...

Zack Courtney

Apr 9, 2020

Stitt, Lawmakers Clash Over Budget Cuts

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Republican Governor Kevin Stitt said Tuesday he wants a one to two percent budget cut for all state agencies and wants...

Zack Courtney

Mar 13, 2020

Governor, State School Superintendent Urges Schools To Remain Open Amid Coronavirus Scare

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt urged schools to remain open, adding that the state is prepared to respond to any confirmed...