School safety measures move to House Floor
OKLAHOMA CITY – Two pieces of legislation designed to help improve school safety have been approved by their House committees and could be heard on the…
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House passes legislation that would compensate teachers for additional students
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House on Tuesday passed a bill that would grant additional compensation to elementary school teachers whose classrooms exceed size limits. House…
Teachers, certified personnel to get up to $6,000 pay raise under plan approved by Senate
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to provide an across-the-board pay increase for Oklahoma’s teachers and certified school personnel received overwhelming support in the Senate Tuesday….
House approves sports betting for Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives gave the stamp of approval Tuesday to legislation to legalize sports betting and potentially bring in over $9…
Senate approves bill tor require backseat passengers under 16 to wear a seat belt
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate approved Senate Bill 681 Tuesday, which requires any backseat passenger that is 16 years old or younger to wear a…
House passes bill to offer mental health coverage to first responders
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives on Tuesday passed legislation to offer mental health coverage to first responders. Rep. Neil Hays, R-Checotah, filed House…
Municipalities to gain greater control over marijuana business zoning under bill passed by Senate
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma’s cities and towns would have greater control over what marijuana businesses are allowed within their municipal limits thanks to legislation approved…
House passes Duel’s legislation to establish Neil’s Law
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma House of Representatives today approved legislation that would establish Neil’s Law and enact the Oklahoma Elder Exploitation and Abuse Act. Rep….
Rep. Duel: Bill would ban transgender surgeries
The House has a fundamental responsibility to protect the safety of Oklahoman children, which is why I support House Bill 2177, authored by Rep. Kevin…
Bill to increase poll worker pay passes committee
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Judiciary Committee met on Tuesday and unanimously passed Senate Bill 290, which would increase pay for election day poll workers. “This…
State Rep. pushes to ease access to driver licenses for inmates leaving incarceration
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, is pushing for driver licenses to be restored for certain inmates preparing to leave incarceration. Stark is the author…
Senate approves bill prohibiting gender transition procedures for minors; Democrat proclaims attack on freedom
OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate has approved a measure prohibiting gender transition procedures for children under the age of 18. Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville,…
Vehicle Excise Tax Savings Bill passes in committee
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation that would modify the formula for determining motor vehicle excise tax on vehicle purchases passed unanimously in the House Appropriations &…
House Republicans announce education plan; Democrats oppose $250 million in public funds to private schools
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma House Republicans on Thursday announced an education plan designed for every student, parent and teacher in the state. House Bill 2775, authored…
Bills pass committee to revise State Education Board
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Common Education Committee on Tuesday passed two bills that would change the composition of the State Board of Education. House…
Sports betting bill authored in both Oklahoma chambers
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman announced Wednesday that he will be signing on as the Senate author of fellow Ponca City Republican Rep. Ken…
Bill would grant greater local control over marijuana businesses
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, has authored legislation to give municipalities more control over allowing marijuana grow operations within their city limits….
Bill would phase out, replace federal funding, control over K-12 education
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation has been filed to cut and replace financial ties and control of the federal government over common education in Oklahoma. Sen….
Oklahoma announces settlements with opioid litigation
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General John O’Connor announced four new settlements in the State’s opioid litigation in a press release on Wednesday. With these new…
Gov. Stitt issues executive order banning TikTok from state devices
Governor Kevin Stitt issued an Executive Order on Thursday banning TikTok for state government agencies, employees and contractors on government networks or government-issued devices, including…