Barbara Hoberock of Oklahoma Voice
Barbara Hoberock is a senior reporter with Oklahoma Voice. She began her career in journalism in 1989 after graduating from Oklahoma State University. She began with the Claremore Daily Progress and then started working in 1990 for the Tulsa World. She has covered the statehouse since 1994 and served as Tulsa World Capitol Bureau chief. She covers statewide elected officials, the legislature, agencies, state issues, appellate courts and elections.
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The Oklahoma Senate on Wednesday overrode Gov. Kevin Stitt’s veto of a bill that could have benefited criminal defendants who were also victims. -
Two Republican lawmakers have abandoned their reelection efforts. -
Oklahoma saw the fewest number of candidates seeking office in years when the filing period closed Friday. -
Proposed State Question 832, if approved by voters, would increase the minimum wage to $9 in 2025 with additional gradual increases until it reaches $15 an hour in 2029. It is currently $7.25 an hour and is tied to the federal minimum wage. -
Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, said he would work against a rumored effort by Gov. Kevin Stitt to recruit Republicans to run against senate incumbents. -
Critics of an initiative petition that seeks to raise the minimum wage are asking the Oklahoma Supreme Court to revisit its decision that the petition was constitutional. -
Lawmakers are moving forward with plans to build an arch and amphitheater on the south Capitol grounds. -
A move by Oklahoma's governor at the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission could shape how future compacts are negotiated. -
The primary election is June 18. The runoff primary is Aug. 27, and the general election is Nov. 5. -
House members on Monday advanced a measure that would give the state’s lowest-paid law enforcement officers a raise.
