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Gov. Stitt Wants Voters to 'Shut Down' Medical Marijuana
Gov. Stitt called for votes to end medical marijuana citing public safety risks and to dissolve OSSAA over eligibility disputes, urging constitutional amendments on fiscal limits.
- On Feb. 2, 2026, Gov. Kevin Stitt, Governor of Oklahoma, urged lawmakers to end the medical marijuana industry and eliminate the OSSAA during his final State of the State address.
- Citing public-safety concerns, Stitt argued the medical marijuana industry enables cartel activity, human trafficking and foreign influence, and targeted OSSAA after the 2024 transfer ruling and eligibility disputes.
- Proposing fiscal limits, Stitt urged a constitutional 3% annual cap on recurring spending growth and a $750 million taxpayer endowment fund as part of state constitutional amendments.
- On Thursday, the OSSAA said it is governed by 482 schools and invited the governor to meet; Kirt urged lawmakers to prioritize proactive policymaking, quoting, `'I think proactive policy making would be a very wise idea.'`
- If lawmakers act, Stitt's measures will need approval from the Oklahoma Legislature and could strain relations with tribal nations, critics warn, over one million Oklahomans could be affected.
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Oklahoma governor suggests new state questions in final State of the State address • Oklahoma Voice
Gov. Kevin Stitt with a bandaged hand greets lawmakers as he prepares to give his final State of the State Address on Feb. 2, 2026, at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City. (Photo by Kyle Phillips/For Oklahoma Voice)OKLAHOMA CITY — Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday called on Oklahoma lawmakers to place four state questions on an upcoming ballot that would overhaul government spending and voter-approved health initiatives. The term-limited Republican gov…
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