• Senate approves Oklahoma Religious Freedom Act

    Senate approves Oklahoma Religious Freedom Act - March 11, 2021

    OKLAHOMA CITY – On Thursday, the Senate voted overwhelmingly to protect churches as essential in the state of Oklahoma. Senate Bill 368, by David Bullard, R-Durant, creates the Oklahoma Religious ...

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  • Broken Arrow Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

    Broken Arrow Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges - March 11, 2021

    BROKEN ARROW, Okla. – Today, 51-year-old Christopher Edward Kuhn was arrested by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit on child pornography c...

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  • Cyclist Safety Bill Rolls through the House

    Cyclist Safety Bill Rolls through the House - March 11, 2021

    OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill aimed at improving road safety for motorists and bicyclists rolled out of the House today with a vote of 76-13. House Bill 1770 by Rep. Mike Dobrinski, R-Okeene, is geared ...

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  • Cybercrime Act Approved By House, Headed to Senate

    Cybercrime Act Approved By House, Headed to Senate - March 11, 2021

    OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to address a growing trend of cybercrime unanimously passed the House on Wednesday with a vote of 92 to 0. House Bill 1759, authored by Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater, u...

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  • Rainy Day Fund Savings Passes House Unanimously

    Rainy Day Fund Savings Passes House Unanimously - March 11, 2021

      OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill aimed at expanding the state Rainy Day Fund passed out of the House on Thursday with unanimous approval. House Joint Resolution 1001, by Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Del C...

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  • Down to the wire…

    Down to the wire… - March 11, 2021

    By Sen. Bill Coleman After spending long hours working all day and late into the evening, we successfully met the floor deadline for Senate bills. When it was all said and done on Thursday, aroun...

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  • House passes tax relief for individuals, businesses

    House passes tax relief for individuals, businesses - March 11, 2021

    OKLAHOMA CITY – The House of Representatives advanced significant tax relief for individuals and businesses Thursday through bills phasing out the corporate income tax over five years and reducing...

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  • House Approves Bill to Allow Hunting Seasons for Furbearing Animals

    House Approves Bill to Allow Hunting Seasons for Furbearing Animals - March 11, 2021

    OKLAHOMA CITY - Rep. John Talley, R-Stillwater, secured passage of House Bill 1112 to allow the Oklahoma Dept. of Wildlife to set trapping seasons and methods of take for furbearing animals. Talle...

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  • Landlord, Tenant Act Fails to Pass in House

    Landlord, Tenant Act Fails to Pass in House - March 11, 2021

    OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill that would prohibit the courts from extending the terms of tenancy failed the House today on a vote of 26-51. House Bill 1564 by Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola, would have allowed ...

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  • Bill Removing Age Limitations on Child Sexual Abuse Crimes Advances

    Bill Removing Age Limitations on Child Sexual Abuse Crimes Advances - March 11, 2021

    OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill that would eliminate age restrictions for future civil actions against individuals based on childhood sexual abuse incidents or exploitation passed the House today. House B...

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