Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt News

Oklahoma Places New Restrictions on Bars, Restaurants Amid Virus Surge

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has announced new restrictions on bars and restaurants and plans to require mask wearing inside state buildings, the first state restrictions imposed since the economy reopened in May, as officials attempt to control the surging number …

Oklahoma House OKs New Powers for Governor Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

The Oklahoma House has granted sweeping new powers to the governor to respond to the deadly coronavirus outbreak. The House met in special session and approved the resolution under the never-before-used Catastrophic Health Emergency Act, which gives Gov. Kevin Stitt …

14 Counties Added to Emergency Declaration in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has added 14 counties to an emergency declaration he signed following a series of severe storms that have spawned tornadoes and caused flooding across the state. Stitt on Wednesday amended an executive order he issued last …

Cybersecurity Expert Tapped for Oklahoma’s Top Emergency Management Post

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has appointed a longtime cybersecurity expert as the state’s new director of the Department of Emergency Management. Stitt announced the hiring this week of Mark Gower to lead the agency that coordinates the state’s response and …