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Senate approves bill modifying RID Program - March 10, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure to allow more people to qualify for the state’s Delaying Sentencing Program for Young Adults received unanimous approval Wednesday evening by the Senate. Sen. Michael...
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“Fish Are Friends.” Sims Passes Bill Extending Sales Tax Exemption to Aquariums - March 10, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1566 by Rep. Lonnie Sims, R-Jenks, to align aquariums with the state sales tax exemption already granted to zoos and mu...
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Ladd Drummond in Head-on Collision with Caleb Drummond - March 10, 2021
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, a personal injury collision occurred on County Road N3660 approximately 3/10th of a mile north of State Highway 11, approximately 8 miles west of Pawhuska, OK...
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Senate approves bill creating regulatory framework for use of abortion drugs - March 10, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate has given approval to a pair of bills aimed at better protecting the health of Oklahoma women who use abortion-inducing drugs to end their pregnancies. Sen. Jul...
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Senate approves consumer protection bill to deter surprise medical bills - March 10, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate has given unanimous approval to a measure taking aim at surprise medical bills and the financial devastation that can follow. Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, is...
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Sexual Assault Victims’ Right to Information Act Passes House - March 10, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation that protects the rights of sexual assault victims and facilitates faster trauma care passed the House on Monday with a vote of 94 to 0. Sexual Assault Victims' Righ...
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Senate approves Open Meeting Act modernization - March 10, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate unanimously advanced legislation from President Pro Tempore Greg Treat that would modernize the state’s Open Meeting Act. Senate Bill 1032 requires all pub...
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Pro Tem Greg Treat applauds Senate’s passage of pro-life measures - March 10, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate advanced a slate of pro-life measures, demonstrating the chamber’s commitment to protecting the sanctity of life, the Senate leader said Wednesday. Among t...
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Fugate Against Late-Night Legislation for Guns in Schools - March 10, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Del City, released the following statement today after the House passed legislation late Tuesday night that will lead to more guns in classrooms. House...
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Medical parole reform passes off Senate floor - March 10, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure reforming criteria for applicants seeking medical parole received full Senate approval Wednesday. Senate Bill 320, by Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, provides for the medi...
