Dale Denwalt
The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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Ousted Oklahoma Veterans Affairs director hints at legal action over firing he says was illegal
Joel Kintsel was blocked from accessing the Department of Veterans Affairs offices after the agency's oversight body replaced him. → Read More
Oklahoma House advances psilocybin research program
Controlled therapeutic use of psilocybin, a psychedelic compound found in 'magic mushrooms,' has shown positive results for people experiencing PTSD. → Read More
After transgender protest incident, state House censures OKC lawmaker Mauree Turner
State Rep. Mauree Turner was censured for giving refuge to a Capitol protester and could lose committee assignments unless an apology is made. → Read More
Oklahoma voters say 'no' to SQ 820, recreational marijuana
Oklahoma voters rejected State Question 820, which would have legalized recreational marijuana. → Read More
Closing arguments made on State Question 820 as Oklahoma voters head to polls on Tuesday
Oklahoma voters will decide whether to allow recreational sales of marijuana to anyone 21 and older. → Read More
Tuesday's vote on recreational marijuana has been quietly focused on turnout
State Question 820 will be the only item on most Oklahomans' ballots Tuesday. That's why both the Yes and No campaigns are focused on voter turnout. → Read More
Tax break approved for a company that might be VW, but identity is still secret
Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed a bill that would let a company that's been code-named "Project Connect" qualify for tax incentives. → Read More
Capitol COVID vigil planned for Monday at sunrise. 18,000 Oklahomans have died
An Oklahoma City lawmaker will lead a sunrise vigil at the state Capitol in remembrance of those lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Tension remains between Oklahoma agricultural community and marijuana producers
Oklahoma's agriculture community has come out against State Question 820, and has sided with attempts to more heavily regulate the cannabis industry. → Read More
SQ 820 supporters push back on 'hyperbolic' rhetoric against marijuana vote in Oklahoma
Groups of faith leaders and law enforcement are raising familiar warnings against the loosening of Oklahoma's marijuana laws. → Read More
4 takeaways: Okla. Gov. Stitt talks taxes, Walters, Brazil's ex-president and secret project
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt talks tax cuts, support for Ryan Walters, meeting with former Brazilian president and a secret project. → Read More
'We don't do it alone.' Cherokee Nation chief speaks to Oklahoma Legislature
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. tells Oklahoma legislators about health and education efforts → Read More
Oklahoma bill would give new graduates a two-year break from state income tax
The bill received preliminary approval in a House appropriations subcommittee this week, but it has a long road ahead. → Read More
How Oklahoma leaders plan to fix high-tech workforce shortage
With the state government's focus on attracting high-tech industries to Oklahoma, highly trained people will be needed to fill those jobs. → Read More
Four takeaways: Gov. Kevin Stitt addresses sports betting, recreational pot, Joel Kintsel
Gov. Kevin Stitt sounded off Friday about drama at the state's veterans agency, the upcoming vote on recreational marijuana and other topics. → Read More
Oklahoma Legislature takes aim at transgender procedures for minors and adults
Bills moving forward in the legislature would restrict Oklahomans' ability to get gender-affirming medical care. → Read More
Oklahoma soon could force insurance companies to cover 'biomarker' testing
Not every insurer will pay for biomarker testing, a procedure that can more precisely inform doctors about a person's disease. → Read More
Oklahoma cockfighting industry says criminal penalties are too steep
Oklahomans who raise chickens as breeding stock for the cockfighting industry say the criminal laws against cockfighting are too harsh. → Read More
Oklahoma Senate committee advance two bills listing exceptions to state's abortion laws
A Senate committee advanced two bills that would clarify what is (and isn't) an abortion in Oklahoma. → Read More
Recreational marijuana is on Oklahoma's ballot in March. Register to vote by Friday.
If you're not registered to vote, you have until 5 p.m. Friday to become eligible to cast a ballot on State Question 820. → Read More