Alex Gladden

POLITICS Lawmakers block effort to legalize sports betting in Oklahoma Alex Gladden The Oklahoman Updated April 22, 2026, 4:40 p.m. CT State lawmakers have once again hit pause on a move to make sports betting legal in Oklahoma. The proposal, House Bill 1... See more

POLITICS Oklahoma Auditor Cindy Byrd shifts campaign to challenge state treasurer Alex Gladden The Oklahoman Updated April 3, 2026, 9:36 p.m. CT In a surprise move, State Auditor Cindy Byrd — who has campaigned for months as a Republican candidate for lie... See more

POLITICS Hundreds file to run in 2026 elections in Oklahoma Alex Gladden The Oklahoman Updated April 1, 2026, 5:45 p.m. CT The line of candidates for state office stretched across the Oklahoma Capitol rotunda and through the doors outside. Wednesday, Apri... See more

POLITICS Oklahoma Republican leaders reach $12.8B deal to fund state government Alex Gladden Alexia Aston The Oklahoman Updated April 1, 2026, 5:59 p.m. CT Oklahoma's governor and Republican legislative leaders have reached a multi-billion-dollar budget d... See more

POLITICS No Kings protesters in OKC cite faith, fear and frustration with Trump Alex Gladden Josh Kelly The Oklahoman Updated March 28, 2026, 5:34 p.m. CT The latest nationwide protest of President Donald Trump and his administration drew thousands of Okl... See more