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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...
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Bills signed to help get transferred military kids in school faster - April 21, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Each year, thousands of military families are transferred to Oklahoma’s four military bases. Navy veteran and Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee chair Sen. Frank Simp...
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Chamber Chat by Rich Cantillon - April 21, 2021
From Rich Cantillon, President and CEO of the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce: The Chamber’s Business after Hours will start back Tuesday. We are so excited! Business after Hours will be host...
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House Announces Redistricting Plan - April 21, 2021
The Oklahoma House of Representatives today announced its legislative redistricting plan. By law, the Legislature must redraw its legislative district boundaries to reflect changes in pop...
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Bill Adds Members to Rural Broadband Expansion Council - April 21, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House passed a bill on Wednesday expanding the Rural Broadband Expansion Council. Senate Bill 802, authored by Rep. Logan Phillips, R-Mounds and Sen. James Leewright R-Bristow...
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Senate makes public proposed new district maps - April 21, 2021
Chair says open & transparent process produced better maps OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate leaders on Wednesday made public the new district maps and the chair of the redistricting committee...
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Sexual Assault Victims’ Right to Information Act Passes Senate - April 21, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation that expedites the process to get sexual assault survivors resources for trauma care passed the Senate on Wednesday with bipartisan support. The Sexual Assault Victi...
