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Bill Creating Federal Funding Holding Account Passes Committee - February 25, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, on Wednesday secured committee passage of a bill that would create a Federal Funds Holding Account that could then be appropriated by the state Legi...
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Nichols Disappointed in Lack of Reform Legislation Heard - February 25, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY -- State Rep. Monroe Nichols, D-Tulsa, today released the following statement after two pieces of vital police reform legislation failed to receive a hearing in a House Committee. H...
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Bill to Clarify Juvenile Directors’ Salary Passes Committee - February 25, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill clarifying how the compensation for a Juvenile Bureau director is to be set passed the House Appropriations and Budget Committee on Wednesday with a vote of 30-0. House Bil...
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Waldron Opposes Disruptive Education Bills - February 25, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY -- State Rep. John Waldron, D-Tulsa, today released the following statement in opposition of House Bills 2074 and 2078 - legislation that looks to allow open district transfers. “...
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National Land and Range Judging Contest Cancelled for 2021 - February 25, 2021
After consulting with its partner agencies, the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 National Land and Range Judging...
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Ponca City, others, warn of Electric Bill Increases - February 25, 2021
Ponca City, Edmond, and Purcell on the list by: Cassandra Sweetman OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Cities that belong to large unregulated electric provider, Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority, are brea...
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President Biden Approves Gov. Stitt’s Request For Additional Winter Storm Aid - February 25, 2021
(News9) - Governor Kevin Stitt said that President Joe Biden approved additional funding for Oklahoma in the wake of February’s historic winter storm. This additional funding will offer aid to mu...
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Man released early from prison accused in 3 deaths - February 25, 2021
CHICKASHA, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma man who had been released early from prison in January as part of a mass commutation effort is now accused of three killings, including the death of a neighbor ...
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Stitt nominates 2 women for cabinet posts - February 24, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has nominated two women to serve in his cabinet. Stitt this week announced he selected former state Rep. Susan Winchester as his secretary of licensin...
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State Coronavirus positive test rate falls below 10% - February 24, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The positivity rate on Oklahomans’ coronavirus tests has fallen below 10%, data from Johns Hopkins University showed Wednesday, although state health officials have noted test...
