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Joe Exotic Formally Requests Pardon, Maintains Innocence - September 10, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A former Oklahoma zookeeper sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in a murder-for-hire plot and violating federal wildlife laws has formally requested a pardon. Attorn...
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Stitt selects Former Teacher as New Education Secretary - September 10, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Thursday named a former classroom teacher and CEO of an education reform group as his new secretary of education. Every Kid Counts CEO Ryan Walters...
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Oklahoma Jobless Claims in Decline - September 10, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Claims for unemployment benefits in Oklahoma are declining after reaching record levels during the coronavirus pandemic, the state Employment Security Commission reported Thursd...
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Rep. West Applauds Long-Term Care Center Visitation Revisions - September 10, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – House Majority Caucus Chair State Rep. Tammy West, R-Oklahoma City, today commented on revised visitation policies for long-term care facilities by the Oklahoma State Department of H...
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Economic Development via Electric Vehicles Explored - September 10, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Transportation Committee heard from industry experts on the future of electric vehicles and how Oklahoma can capitalize on the growing industry during an interim study Thu...
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House Democrats Request Regular DOC Employee Testing - September 10, 2020
Letter Focuses on Community Spread and Legal Justification OKLAHOMA CITY -- House Minority Leader Emily Virgin, D-Norman, today sent a letter on behalf of the Oklahoma House Democratic Caucus urging ...
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OSBI Arrests Duncan Man on Child Pornography Charges - September 10, 2020
DUNCAN, Okla. – Today (Sept. 10) Agents from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), assisted by officers from the Duncan Police Department and Edmond Police Department, arrested 21-year-...
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Oklahoma COVID-19 Update for 10 September 2020 - September 10, 2020
SITUATION UPDATE: COVID-19 As of this advisory, there are 66,700 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma. Kay County has had a cumulative total of 386 confirmed cases, resulting in 12 dea...
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Lucas: Legislation to Help Military Families Save for Retirement - September 10, 2020
Cheyenne, OK – Last week, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) joined U.S. Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06), Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) and House Armed Services Ranking Member Mac Thornberry (TX-13) in cos...
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Study of ODOT Inspection Fees and Services Projects Slated - September 10, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Lonnie Sims, R-Jenks, hosted an interim study Wednesday focused on the cost of construction management services and inspection fees for federally funded local government p...
