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Juniors can soon apply for Oklahoma’s Promise under new law - April 22, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – More of Oklahoma’s students will soon be able to take advantage of Oklahoma’s Promise, the state’s free tuition program, following the signing of Senate Bill 132 Tuesday. The...
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Cybercrime Legislation Passes Senate, Heads to Governor - April 21, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bipartisan solution to address the proliferation of cybercrime unanimously passed the Senate on Tuesday. House Bill 1759, authored by Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater and Sen. ...
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Criminal Justice Reform Bill Signed into Law - April 21, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation by Reps. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, and Brian Hill, R-Mustang, that will revolutionize the way Oklahomans reenter the workforce after incarceration has been signed into...
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Governor Signs Bill Capping Copay Cost of Insulin - April 21, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation helping Oklahomans with diabetes better afford insulin has become law after being signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday, April 20. House Bill 1019 caps the copay for ...
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Investment in Public Libraries, Books, go to Governor’s Desk - April 21, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Legislation that puts money back into Oklahoma’s city-county public libraries passed the House on Wednesday. Senate Bill 265, authored by Rep. Monroe Nichols, D-Tulsa and Sen. ...
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$50K in Emergency Grant Funds Offered by Oklahoma Humanities - April 21, 2021
Oklahoma Humanities (OH) announces that $50,000 in immediate emergency grant funding is available for cultural organizations statewide that sustained damages in the days following ...
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Paid leave for school support staff during epidemics signed into law - April 21, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY –The pay of school support staff will be protected during future epidemics and state emergencies thanks to legislation signed into law Tuesday. Senate Bill 807, by Sen. Chris Kidd, R...
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Democrats Support Public Safety Districts, Urge Gov’s Signature - April 21, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Three House Democrats released statements today in support of legislation that allows for municipalities to create special districts to support public safety. Senate Bill 838, wh...
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Bernardo’s Law approved by the Senate - April 21, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Bernardo’s Law – a measure designating Oklahoma’s wrecker safety statute in honor of Bernardo Martinez, who lost his life while on the job, was approved by the Senate on Wed...
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House Approves Bill Securing More Funding for Counties - April 21, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives today approved legislation to bring more federal funding to counties across the state. Senate Bill 858 was presented by Rep. John Talley, R-S...
