'Jack-of-all-trades' Lonnie Paxton finds himself in Senate president pro tem chair
The Tuttle native wasn't looking for the role but thinks his experience as a farmer, insurance exec, volunteer firefighter, ...
Push into politics came early for new Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert
While still a senior at OSU, the Republican from Bristow was elected to the House of Representatives. Now 30, Hilbert is the ...
Lelia Foley-Davis defends her title as first black female mayor against Ohio claims
Controversy over whether the Former Mayor of Taft, Lelia Foley Davis was in fact the first black female mayor in the United States.NewsChannel 8’s Rian Stockett ...
Former Oklahoma representative and ACLU leader Ryan Kiesel dies at 45
Former Oklahoma representative and Executive Director of the ACLU of Oklahoma Ryan Kiesel has passed away. Kiesel passed away Friday, Jan. 31, at the age of 45. He served as a Democrat from Seminole ...
Former Oklahoma lawmaker, civil rights attorney Ryan Kiesel dies at 45
Oklahoma lawmakers took to social media platform ‘X’ on Friday to remember Kiesel. Ryan Kiesel was a state rep when I signed up to intern at the Capitol during college. I didn ...
Former Oklahoma legislator and civil rights lawyer Ryan Kiesel dies after cancer battle
Oklahoma lawmakers are remembering and mourning the death of Ryan Kiesel. Former Oklahoma state legislator and civil rights ...
Former Oklahoma legislator, civil rights attorney Ryan Kiesel dies after cancer battle
In the House, Kiesel was considered a champion of civil rights and fought several battles against GOP-driven effort to place restrictions on abortion.