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A crackdown on student-led protests against I.C.E. isn’t stopping kids in OKC. Despite a super minority at the State Capitol, Democratic bills are advancing. We remember an Osage chief who walked on last week. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Republican lawmakers want a crack down on students protesting against ICE. The state comes to an agreement in a poultry pollution lawsuit. This weekend’s NBA All Star events include players with Oklahoma ties. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

The state’s first execution of the year is taking place this morning. President Trump is calling Governor Stitt a “Republican in Name Only”. Utility companies and regulators are coming up with new rules for data centers. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt wins a third term in office. State lawmakers begin their trek to overhaul the state’s literacy policy A growing number of farmers say climate is becoming more extreme and harder to predict. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

The application for a Jewish charter school gets denied. Another major energy company plans to leave the Sooner State. After 150 years, remains of Oklahoma tribal members are coming home from Scotland. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

The state legislature is turning its attention to Oklahoma’s water infrastructure. A Caddo nation official faces charges of embezzlement. Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt talks about why he’s looking for a third term in office. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Budget concerns are looming at the State Capitol. Another conservative throws her hat in the ring for state superintendent. A surplus of wheat is impacting Oklahoma farmers. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

The State Senate passes a bill to protect Oklahoma churches from protestors. Education officials are releasing new social studies standards. StateImpact reporters are keeping a close eye on the 2026 legislative session. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

New numbers show the party breakdown of Oklahoma voters heading into the midterms. An entertainment district in Norman gets the go ahead from the state Supreme Court. A tickborne allergy is impacting the health and livelihood of livestock producers. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Governor Stitt lays out his agenda for the 2026 legislative session. Health officials warn of a measles exposure in Norman. A candidate for Oklahoma City mayor is challenging the incumbent because no one else would. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt kicked off the 2026 legislative session with his eighth and final State of the State address on Monday. After boasting about his accomplishments over the past seven years, the governor laid out his policy priorities for the session. Those include bolstering school choice by removing the cap on the Parental Choice Tax Credit, as well as eliminating the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA), which organizes and regulates secondary school athletics and activity competitions in the state. Stitt expressed his desire for the governor to appoint a superintendent of public education rather than the voters electing one, saying it is better for leadership alignment. It’s important to note that Stitt appointed Ryan Walters as his Secretary of Education before endorsing Walters in his race for Superintendent. Then, Stitt found himself at odds with Walters during his brief tenure in office. Stitt also called for the creation of three state questions: one to cap recurring spending growth, specifically making adjustments to Medicaid expansion. Another proposed state question would freeze property tax growth and a third would overturn State Question 788, which made medical marijuana legal in Oklahoma. The governor’s policy priorities are essentially his wish list. He still has to get lawmakers on board to accomplish these, but his priorities and those of state lawmakers don’t always align. Thank you to OETA for providing the audio feed of the speech. We’ll have more coverage and offer context on the radio, on this podcast, and online at KOSU.org.

The 2026 legislative session starts today. A defamation lawsuit against Ryan Walters is moving forward. Tulsa’s St. Francis Health System completes a major expansion. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

The feds scrap plans for an I.C.E. facility in Oklahoma City. The fight over tribal hunting and fishing in Oklahoma heats up. A new man is taking the reigns of the athletics department at O-U. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Tribal members are getting recommendations on dealing with immigration agents. New bills in the coming session are focusing on marijuana. Oklahoma lawmakers want to copy literacy successes in Mississippi. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahoma City residents want action on a planned federal immigration center. The new State Superintendent turns in his budget request to lawmakers. Dairy farmers are finding new ways to make money during a volatile milk market. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Supporters of a ballot initiative to open primaries turn in their signatures. A new report criticizes Oklahoma’s mental health programs for inmates. Norman is pushing for a homeless shelter after a failed attempt in 2020. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

The winter storm might be gone, but not the frigid temperatures. Governor Stitt comments on the latest I.C.E killing in Minneapolis. A new bill protects racetracks from nuisance lawsuits. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Another Ryan Walters policy gets shot down by the State Board of Education. The Cattlemen’s Association rescinds its endorsement of a gubernatorial candidate. A festival this weekend celebrates a Tulsa record company and the artists it’s promoted. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahoma is bracing for winter weather this weekend. Lawmakers propose several bills to deal with illegal immigration. Weather changes could be coming later this year for our state. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Federal officials want to build an immigration detention center in OKC. Lawmakers are looking at bills to change voting in Oklahoma. Researchers are working to develop a hybrid of wheat across the Great Plains. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.