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Capitol Update from Rep. Luttrell - February 19, 2021
Our third week of session started out with a snowstorm that we were warned about, but that not many of us were prepared for. For all of you dealing with burst pipes, lost power or other difficulties d...
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Ranson’s Cybercrime Act Gains Committee Approval, Bipartisan Support - February 19, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to protect businesses from being attacked by ransomware has unanimously passed the House Judiciary-Criminal committee with a vote of 8-0. House Bill 1759, autho...
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House Bill Protecting Motorists Fleeing from Riots Clears Committee - February 19, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill that would expand the definition of incitement to riot and provides protections for motorists fleeing a riot passed the Judiciary-Criminal Committee on Wednesday. House B...
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Bill Approved to Increase Income Qualifier for Additional Homestead Exemption - February 19, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives Appropriations & Budget Committee passed legislation by Rep. Lonnie Sims, R-Jenks, to update the statutory income qualifier to claim an a...
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Oklahoma COVID-19 Update for 19 February 2021 - February 19, 2021
SITUATION UPDATE: COVID-19 This week, 62 Oklahoma counties are in the “orange" risk level, 14 are in the "yellow" risk level, and one is in the "green" risk level for the COVID-19 Risk Level Sy...
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City of Stillwater: Continue to Conserve Services as Weather Improves - February 19, 2021
Boiling water not necessary (STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA / Feb. 19, 2021) – The City of Stillwater is asking utility customers to continue to take steps to conserve electricity and water. C...
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Baker Passes Bill to Increase Elementary, Early Childhood Teachers - February 19, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill that could significantly lower the need for emergency certified teachers in public elementary schools and early childhood education programs passed unanimously in the House ...
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Sen. Weaver’s ‘Kelsey Smith Act’ clears committee - February 19, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Judiciary Committee has given unanimous approval to a bill to help law enforcement locate kidnap victims faster. Sen. Darrell Weaver is the author of Senate Bill 272, ...
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Committee Approves State Employee Benefit Modernization Bill - February 19, 2021
Bill heads to full Appropriations OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee unanimously approved legislation Thursday modifying the annual benefit allowance for stat...
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Good Samaritan Helps: Faces Hefty Bill for Hotel Damages - February 18, 2021
PURCELL, Okla. - A McClain County woman said she was completely shocked to learn the room she paid for someone to keep warm during winter weather was destroyed. Jennifer Martinez said she help...
