• Sen. Boren files resolution requiring equitable funding of public schools

    Sen. Boren files resolution requiring equitable funding of public schools - January 15, 2021

      OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, has filed legislation to allow Oklahoma voters to raise the standard for public school funding in the state constitution. Senate Joint Resolution...

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  • Man Arrested for Shooting at vehicles

    Man Arrested for Shooting at vehicles - January 15, 2021

    At 12:01 Friday morning, PCPD received a report that a man in a black 4X4 truck had shot at the reporting party while he was driving in the vicinity of Highland and Ranch Drive. Reportedly, the veh...

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  • Federal aid OK’d for Kay County, Others

    Federal aid OK’d for Kay County, Others - January 14, 2021

    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Federal emergency assistance has been approved for 16 more Oklahoma counties paralyzed for days by the October winter storm, Gov. Kevin Stitt said Thursday. In a statement, Sti...

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  • Fewer Oklahomans seeking to continue unemployment benefits

    Fewer Oklahomans seeking to continue unemployment benefits - January 14, 2021

    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The number of Oklahomans filing to continue their unemployment benefits continued to decline, the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission reported Thursday. The agency reported...

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  • Endangered Missing Children – UPDATE: FOUND SAFELY

    Endangered Missing Children – UPDATE: FOUND SAFELY - January 14, 2021

    NORMAN, Okla. — UPDATE: Three missing children who were considered endangered have been located, Norman police announced. The children are safe and have been returned to their custodial guardian. ...

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  • Lankford Letter (Special Edition): Rumor, or True?

    Lankford Letter (Special Edition): Rumor, or True? - January 14, 2021

    Dear Oklahoma friends and neighbors: After the unthinkable and horrific attack on the United States Capitol happened on January 6, rumors are flying on social media right now making many people  e...

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  • Rosino files bill to prevent organ transplant discrimination

    Rosino files bill to prevent organ transplant discrimination - January 14, 2021

      OKLAHOMA CITY - Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, has filed legislation to prohibit discrimination against a potential organ transplant recipient based solely on the person’s physical or ...

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  • AG Charges Alleged Drug Dealer with First Degree Murder

    AG Charges Alleged Drug Dealer with First Degree Murder - January 14, 2021

    Investigation Ongoing OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Mike Hunter has filed first degree murder and drug distribution charges on an alleged drug dealer and is continuing an investigation into the ...

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  • Kirt files trio of voter registration and participation bills

    Kirt files trio of voter registration and participation bills - January 14, 2021

      OKLAHOMA CITY – On the heels of record voter turnout nationally for the 2020 election, Oklahoma ranked last in the country in voter turnout rate. To combat this statistic, Sen. Julia Kirt ...

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  • Sen. Coleman: Budgets and Redistricting

    Sen. Coleman: Budgets and Redistricting - January 14, 2021

    By Sen. Bill Coleman As February gets closer, a lot of work is happening at the state Capitol to prepare for the legislative session. The legislature’s main responsibility is passing a balanced bud...

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