• 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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  • Pugh files bill to exempt military retirement from State income taxes

    Pugh files bill to exempt military retirement from State income taxes - January 14, 2021

      OKLAHOMA CITY – While Oklahoma has one of the highest active and retired military populations in the nation, it has been ranked as one of the least tax-friendly states for military retiree...

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  • Mulready Named to NAIC Insurance Committee

    Mulready Named to NAIC Insurance Committee - January 14, 2021

    OKLAHOMA CITY – On January 12, 2021, Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready was appointed vice chair of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC) Life Insurance and An...

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  • Rep. Martinez to File Legislation Protecting State Assets

    Rep. Martinez to File Legislation Protecting State Assets - January 14, 2021

    OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Ryan Martinez, R-Edmond, today announced he is filing legislation to create accountability and transparency regarding the movement of state assets. His forthcoming Hous...

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  • Update: OSDH Vaccine Scheduler Portal for 14 January 2021

    Update: OSDH Vaccine Scheduler Portal for 14 January 2021 - January 14, 2021

      The Vaccine Scheduler Portal is operational to allow eligible Oklahomans to schedule their COVID-19 vaccination. OSDH will provide a daily end of day update on progress throughout the week o...

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  • Inmate walks away from Minimum Security Facility

    Inmate walks away from Minimum Security Facility - January 14, 2021

    Yates leaves Jackie Brannon Correctional Center   McAlester - The Oklahoma Department of Corrections Fugitive Apprehension Unit is searching for an inmate who walked away from the Jackie Branno...

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  • Oklahoma COVID-19 Update for 14 January 2021

    Oklahoma COVID-19 Update for 14 January 2021 - January 14, 2021

    SITUATION UPDATE: COVID-19 As of this advisory, there are 344,506 cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma. Kay County is reporting a total of 4,045 confirmed cases, with 45 deaths. Osage County has h...

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  • Oklahoma educators push back on governor’s virus waiver

    Oklahoma educators push back on governor’s virus waiver - January 14, 2021

    By KEN MILLER OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The state school superintendent is among Oklahoma educators who oppose Gov. Kevin Stitt’s waiver of a mandatory quarantine for public school students, teachers ...

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