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Athletic Emergency Act Sent to Governor - May 16, 2020
Riley Boatwright Act, Requiring Plans for Athletic Emergencies, Sent to Governor OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Sherrie Conley, R-Newcastle, today secured final passage of the Riley Boatwright Act, a b...
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COLA Approved by Senate, Heads to Governor - May 16, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate approved House Bill 3350 on Friday that gives a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to state retirees. State Sen. Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, was a co-author for t...
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Oklahoma Passes Nation’s First Anti-Red Flag Bill - May 16, 2020
Steagall Wins Passage of Nation’s First Anti-Red Flag Bill OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Jay Steagall, R-Yukon, on Friday won passage of the nation’s first anti-red flag bill in the Oklahoma House...
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Standridge Statement: SoonerCare 2.0 in July - May 16, 2020
Sen. Standridge issues statement on final passage of SB 1046; measure supports launch of SoonerCare 2.0 in July OKLAHOMA CITY – State Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, applauded House pass...
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Pro-Israel, Anti-BDS Legislation Goes to Governor - May 16, 2020
McBride’s Pro-Israel, Anti-BDS Legislation Goes to Governor OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation that recognizes Israel as one of Oklahoma’s top trade partners and the nation’s greatest ally in the M...
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Schools Allowed Carryover with No Penalty if Bill Signed - May 16, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill that grants a one-year exemption from penalties for school districts that have excess carryover dollars due to the COVID-19 pandemic won final passage in the House of Represen...
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Line of Duty Disability Act Approved by Senate - May 16, 2020
Senate approves Sgt. Schoolfield Line of Duty Disability Act OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate unanimously approved legislation Friday to ensure police officers seriously injured in the line of duty...
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State Employee Bill Approved – Sent to Stitt - May 15, 2020
Kiger Announces State Employee Bill Approved OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to assist state employees who owe back state income taxes has been sent to the governor for his consideration to be signed into l...
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Oklahoma COVID-19 Update – 15 May 2020 - May 15, 2020
SITUATION UPDATE: COVID-19 As of this advisory, there are 5,086 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma. Kay County has had 49 confirmed cases, with 7 deaths, and 39 people who have recov...
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Governor: Please Drive Carefully - May 15, 2020
Drivers asked to live the ‘Oklahoma Standard’ behind the wheel, especially when in work zones With more than 250 highway construction projects expected to be underway across the state by the star...
