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Gov. Stitt butts heads with educators over ‘ghost students’ issue - February 02, 2021
by: Brent Skarky OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Education was a big part of Gov. Kevin Stitt’s State of the State address on Monday. One term he used, “ghost students”, is turning heads. He says...
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Oklahoma man sentenced in shooting at Missouri officer - February 02, 2021
NEOSHO, Mo. (AP) — An Oklahoma man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after shots were fired at a Missouri officer during a pursuit. Bradley R. Holmes Jr., 24, of Miami, Oklahoma, entered an Alfor...
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Epidemiologist: Oklahoma COVID deaths to continue rising - February 02, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The rolling average of deaths in Oklahoma due to the illness caused by the coronavirus is rising as the number of new cases has declined, a trend an epidemiologist said Tuesday ...
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Man arrested in killing of 5 children, 1 adult - February 02, 2021
MUSKOGEE, Okla. (AP) — Six people, including five young children, were shot to death early Tuesday at a home in Oklahoma, and a 25-year-old man suspected in the killings was taken into custody, poli...
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Woman who threatened school shooting gets probation - February 02, 2021
McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — A southeastern Oklahoma woman charged with terrorism for threatening a mass shooting at her former high school has been sentenced to one year of probation after pleading no c...
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Apprenticeship Program Bill passes Education Committee - February 02, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure to give more high school students an opportunity to participate in school-sponsored apprenticeships, mentorships and internships passed the Senate Education Committee una...
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Dahm files series of freedom bills - February 02, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – After nearly a year of forced closures, mask mandates and talks of required vaccinations, Sen. Nathan Dahm is fighting back by filing three bills to address government overreach d...
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Full Senate to hear Sen. Coleman’s Paper File Measure - February 02, 2021
Measure would allow district courts to destroy paper files once digitized OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure to allow district courts to destroy certain court records once they are digitized pas...
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Bill Allows for Virtual Participation in Public Meetings - February 02, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to allow for public bodies to meet virtually has been filed for the 58th Legislative Session. House Bill 1758, authored by Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater, permits public...
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Hamilton files Second Amendment Sanctuary State Act - February 02, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, has filed Senate Bill 631, which would preempt the state from enacting any legislation put forth by the federal government, agency or political s...
