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‘Innocent Man’ defendant to remain imprisoned while state appeals - January 09, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A man who has spent more than 35 years in prison in a murder case featured in the book and television series ‘The Innocent Man' must remain incarcerated even after a judge ord...
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Curfew reprieve again extended for Oklahoma bars, restaurants - January 09, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma judge has again extended a temporary restraining order that allows bars and restaurants across Oklahoma to stay open past an 11 p.m. curfew issued by Gov. Kevin Stit...
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Budget Break Down - January 08, 2021
By Sen. Roger Thompson, Senate Appropriations Chair I have said many times, the most important job we as legislators have is to write and pass a balanced budget because ultimately the outco...
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Standridge files school choice legislation to better protect students - January 08, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, has filed legislation aimed at providing greater educational choice for families dealing with bullying and health issues, particularly ...
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Oklahoma COVID-19 Update for 8 January 2021 - January 08, 2021
SITUATION UPDATE: COVID-19 This week, 76 Oklahoma counties are in the “orange" and one county in the "yellow" risk level for the COVID-19 Risk Level System. OSDH continues to monitor closely th...
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Home-Based Business Fairness Act Introduced - January 08, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – In an effort to promote the creation of small businesses across the state, Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, filed the Oklahoma Home-Based Business Fairness Act on Thursda...
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Gross Receipts Show Slowdown in 2020 - January 08, 2021
Charts and graphs OKLAHOMA CITY – As the state endured a pandemic, high unemployment and an oil downturn, Gross Receipts to the Treasury show the Oklahoma economy pulled back by almost four perc...
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Burns, Talley Host North Central Oklahoma Redistricting Meeting - January 07, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Reps. Ty Burns, R-Pawnee, and John Talley, R-Stillwater, led a public town hall on legislative redistricting last night at the Route 66 Interpretive Center in Chandle...
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Legislation requiring a ‘Coercive Federal Funds Report’ filed - January 07, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – In an effort to increase transparency when state agencies receive federal dollars, state Sen. Micheal Bergstrom has filed a measure requiring the Office of Management and Enterpris...
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Legislation modifying Oklahoma Religious Freedom Act Introduced - January 07, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has filed a measure that would modify the Oklahoma Religious Freedom Act to ensure government entities cannot close churches, religious...
