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Fact check: What Stitt got right — and wrong — in his final State of the State address
Gov. Kevin Stitt delivers his final State of the State Address on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. LEGISLATIVE SERVICES BUREAU
By Frontier Staff, The Frontier
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Gov. Kevin Stitt delivered his final State of the State address on Monday as he enters his last year in office. The Frontier used historical archives, interviews, government data and other records to fact-check some of his remarks. Stitt’s office supplied source documentation for some of the information in the governor’s speech but did not provide a comment on statements we rated as false.
Oklahoma Memo Podcast
Why Kevin Stitt’s medical marijuana gamble could get Cyndi Munson elected
Why it matters: Oklahoma’s medical marijuana program was approved by voters 57-43 in 2018, and Grant Hermes argues taking it away could trigger a turnout surge that punishes Republicans down-ballot.
The big picture:
Grant: “Once you give people something, it’s hard to take it away.”
He says Stitt’s rationale sounded “Wishy-washy… cloudy at best.”
And he points the finger at lawmakers: (This is the representatives not doing their job.)
What Grant & Ryan think happens next:
Ryan: “My prediction, it doesn’t go to a vote of the people. It gets stopped in the legislature.”
Both Grant and Ryan say that medical marijuana on the ballot could lead to victory for Dems across the state, especially in the governor’s race. Why? Voters who support medical marijuana won’t just blame Stitt, they’ll blame his party.
Zoom out: Grant ties it to a broader theme: government dysfunction — regulating complex systems (marijuana, immigration enforcement, elections) requires competence and funding, and he argues leadership is choosing the wrong fight.
Worth your attention: If Stitt stays aggressive on this, Grant says reporters (and voters) should ask why now — especially when Oklahoma had years to tighten rules instead of “shut it down.”
You can follow Grant’s work at https://mimsnewspod.substack.com/ or look for @MIMSpod on YouTube.
Quick national links:
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White House takes down racist video shared by Trump about Obamas after backlash (ABC News)
GOP breaks with Trump White House on Obama post as Tim Scott opens the floodgates (The Hill)
Gabbard’s seizure of voting machines heightens concerns of midterm meddling (Politico)
Dow surges 1,200 points for first close above 50,000 in sharp rebound from tech rout (CNBC)
Olympics opening ceremony kicks off 2026 Winter Games in Milano Cortina in style (CBS News)
Officials say they're investigating 'new message' regarding Nancy Guthrie (NBC News)
The Oklahoma Rundown 📰
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A hand-curated list of the best journalism from across the state:
• Asinine,' Senate president pro tem says of property tax proposal (Tulsa World)*
• Faith leaders speak out after OK Governor calls for them to step up again (KFOR)
• After one week of session, Oklahoma legislative leaders worry about FY27 budget shortfall (KOSU)
• Oklahoma Gov. Stitt signs order to halt tenure at regional universities, colleges (The Oklahoman)*
• Gov. Kevin Stitt signs bill into law criminalizing disruptions at worship services (KOCO)
• Oklahoma lawmakers share concerns over recent student walkouts (2 News Oklahoma)
• KOSU’s ‘This Week In Politics’ podcast (KOSU)
• Project Anthem looking to expand by 375 acres, add another data center (Tulsa World)*
• Medical Examiner report offers few answers in SWOSU student’s death (News 9)
• Jenks High School students walk out to protest ICE (Tulsa World)*
• Oklahoma officials say they’re eager for new social studies standards (Oklahoma Voice)
• Jess Schwager: ‘Education as a way out, up or forward’ (NonDoc)
• Oklahoma had a bumper wheat crop, but it's not alone. Here's what that means for producers (KOSU)
• Guthrie City Council debates airport board controversy; removal vote falls short (Guthrie News Page)
• Tulsa’s Puerto Rican community is watching Bad Bunny and the ‘Benito Bowl’ with pride (Tulsa Flyer)
• Nominations open for awards honoring Tulsans making a difference in Latino education (La Semana)
• Unfiltered and unapologetic: Black women artists step into the spotlight at a new Tulsa exhibit opening this weekend (Tulsa Flyer)
• 5 ways to spend your weekend in Tulsa Feb. 6-8 (Tulsa Flyer)
Oklahoma Memo Podcast
John Croisant: Racism isn’t politics — It requires consequences
Oklahoma congressional candidate John Croisant (D-OK1) is calling on Oklahoma’s congressional delegation, state leaders, and public-facing businesses to denounce a racially offensive, AI-generated video shared by President Trump.
In a special episode of the Oklahoma Memo Podcast, Croisant said depicting former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as less than human crosses a line that demands accountability — not excuses.
He argued that silence from leaders amounts to complicity and urged Oklahomans to contact their elected officials and demand public responses.
Watch the video, and give Oklahoma Memo a follow on YouTube — and follow John and his campaign at https://www.croisantforcongress.com.
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