Oklahoma lawmakers failed to override a Gov. Kevin Stitt veto of a bill that would have extended the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority beyond July 1, 2026, as they hastily wrapped up the session on Thursday. That, of course, has raised questions about the future of Arthur, Lawrence Welk and local programming on Oklahoma airwaves in every corner of the state. To be clear, OETA will still be broadcasting on July 1 and beyond, but its existence beyond July 1, 2027, is under threat. Gov.