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City Commission Repeals Mask Mandate - April 14, 2021
The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on April 12, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Ce...
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Governor signs bill extending use of videoconferencing in district courts - April 14, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – On Tuesday, Gov. Stitt signed Senate Bill 97 into law expanding the use of videoconferencing for all district court cases. The bill’s author, Sen. Michael Brooks, D-Oklahoma City...
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Senator Merrick takes oath, begins service - April 14, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jake Merrick, R-Yukon, is officially on the job after taking the oath of office in a ceremony held on Wednesday at the state Capitol. Family, friends and fellow members ...
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Apprenticeship Bill Passes House - April 14, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill that extends high school apprenticeship programs to include sophomores that are at least 16 years old passed unanimously in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Senate ...
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Everett’s Law, Banning Organ Transplant Discrimination, Moves to Governor - April 14, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation that would prohibit discrimination against a potential organ transplant recipient based solely on the person’s physical or mental disability passed the House ...
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House Passes Bill Protecting Private Foundations and Charitable Trusts - April 14, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Today the Oklahoma House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 961, a bill that will protect private foundations and charitable trusts from new filing and reporting requirements. ...
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Senate approves bill giving protections to drivers trying to escape riots - April 14, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate has approved legislation by Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, and Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, to give legal protections to drivers trying to escape from riots. House B...
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Lily’s Law Moves to Governor’s Desk - April 14, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives today gave approval to Lily’s Law to ensure all families can have a say in the disposition of remains of a child who was stillborn or miscar...
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Rep. Lowe: Medical Care Should Be Prioritized in County, State Facilities - April 14, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY -- State Rep. Jason Lowe, D-OKC, released the following statement after a 65-year-old woman died in the custody of the Oklahoma County Jail. “Our correctional facilities have an o...
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House Approves Bill Protecting Lactating School Employees - April 14, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation protecting the rights of lactating school employees was approved by the Oklahoma House of Representatives today. Senate Bill 121, authored by Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Okla...
