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Inhofe, Lankford urge Biden to keep Hinton prison open - April 16, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Several members of Oklahoma’s congressional delegation are urging President Joe Biden to suspend his executive order shutting down private federal prisons, saying they expect ...
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‘Cocktails to Go’ Act approved by Senate - April 15, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – House Bill 2122, also known as the Cocktails to Go Act, is now one step closer to becoming law. The measure is authored by Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, and Rep. Marcus McEnt...
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House Passes Bill Aimed at Curbing Public Meeting Disruptions - April 15, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Yesterday the Oklahoma House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 403, a bill that will extend current statutes regarding the disruption of state meetings to cover school boards, ...
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Senate passes measures to protect children - April 15, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate approved a pair of bills Wednesday afternoon to better protect the health and well-being of Oklahoma’s children in daycare facilities and those living under safety pla...
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Senate designates April 15 as ‘Purple Up! For Military Kids Day’ - April 15, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 8 on Thursday, which designates April 15 as “Purple Up! For Military Kids Day” in Oklahoma to recognize the sacrifices made by ...
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Full Senate approves measures to help manage utility bill price spikes - April 15, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The February winter storm that gripped Oklahoma led to huge spikes in energy costs for Oklahoma ratepayers. The Oklahoma Senate on Thursday advanced measures aimed at helping ratep...
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Senate approves modifications to Tuition Aid Grant program - April 15, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – House Bill 1821 is now heading back to the House for final approval after passage from the Senate on Thursday. The measure, authored by Sen. Dewayne Pemberton, R-Muskogee, and Rep...
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Floor work continues - April 15, 2021
By Sen. Bill Coleman We’re getting into the exciting part of session. After days, weeks and months of grueling work to perfect bill language, educate our legislative colleagues and buil...
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Educator’s Professional Development Reform Heads to Governor’s Desk - April 15, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY -- A reform to professional development for educators passed the Senate on Wednesday. House Bill 1593, authored by Rep. Melissa Provenzano, D-Tulsa and Sen. Brenda Stanley, R-Midwes...
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AG Comments on Criminal Appeals Court Stay in the Bosse Case - April 15, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Mike Hunter today released the following statement after the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals granted a 45-day stay of the state’s case against death row inmat...
