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Governor Stitt Responds to Federal Judge Rejecting Poultry Settlement Agreements

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt issued a statement responding to a federal judge's rejection of proposed settlement agreements in a 20-year-old poultry lawsuit involving Eastern Oklahoma poultry growers. The Governor criticized the Attorney General's handling of the settlements and expressed concern that the ruling will harm poultry growers' livelihoods and impose significant remediation costs.

Governor Stitt Condolences After Trooper Vernon Brake Death

Governor Kevin Stitt issued a statement on April 8, 2026, offering condolences following a fatal incident that claimed the lives of Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Vernon Brake, a woman, and a young child. The statement honors Trooper Brake's nearly 20 years of service with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and extends prayers to all affected families.

Flags Lowered for Fallen Trooper Vernon Brake

Governor Kevin Stitt has ordered all American and Oklahoma flags on state property flown at half-staff from 12:00 p.m. on April 10, 2026, until 5:00 p.m. on April 14, 2026, to honor Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Vernon Brake. Trooper Brake served the people of Oklahoma for nearly two decades and is survived by his wife and two children. The executive order is ceremonial in nature and does not create compliance obligations for private parties.

Governor Stitt Signs SB 1627, SB 227 into Law

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed two bills into law on April 13, 2026. SB 1627 consolidates, merges, and repeals multiple versions of existing statutes, streamlining Oklahoma's legal code. SB 227 amends Section 1001.1 of Title 68 O.S. 2021, expanding property exemptions from ad valorem tax for property used in production subject to gross production tax, and updates related statutory references and language.

SB 1942 - Dental Insurance Claims Fee Regulation Amendment

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed SB 1942 into law on April 14, 2026. The bill amends 36 O.S. 2021, Section 7301, modifying the definition relating to dental plan fee regulation. This legislation affects dental insurance claims processing and fee structures under Oklahoma state insurance law.