Legislation seeks to raise standards for Oklahoma judges
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Jason Lowe, a Democrat and a criminal defense attorney from Oklahoma City, filed legislation for the upcoming legislative session that…
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Bill would designate the Holy Bible as Oklahoma’s State Book
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Tammy Townley, R-Ardmore, has filed House Bill 3890 to name the Holy Bible as Oklahoma’s official state book. “We are people of…
State Rep. files bill to create state question on death penalty
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Mauree Turner, D-OKC, has filed legislation for the 2022 Legislative Session that would create a state question on whether the death…
Bill filed would give counties more say in marijuana applications
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill has been filed for the upcoming legislative session that will give county voters the say over who is licensed to…
State Superintendent says National Guard could help school districts
Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister spoke on Tuesday after hearing remarks by Gov. Kevin Stitt, who issued an executive order concerning the need for…
WATCH: State executive order to allow state agencies employees to substitute teach
During a heighten phase of COVID and illnesses, Gov. Kevin Stitt is issuing issue an executive order that would allow state employees to become substitute…
Talley appointed to Education Committee for Council of State Governments
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. John Talley, R-Stillwater, was recently appointed to the Education Committee for the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) of the Council of State…
In-person sports betting bill filed in Oklahoma House
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, announced today that he has filed House Bill 3008, a bill that would add in-person sports betting…
State bill would allow abortion lawsuits against doctors
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Sean Roberts, R-Hominy, has announced today that he plans to file legislation that would allow any individual in Oklahoma to sue doctors…
Oklahoma to grant “Under-the-Hood” waivers to school bus drivers
Oklahoma will join the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in granting “under-the-hood” waivers to school bus drivers. On January 3, the FMCSA granted states…
Federal CDL waiver to help schools face bus driver shortage
Updated on Jan. 7, 2022 — https://guthrienewspage.com/oklahoma-to-grant-under-the-hood-waivers-to-school-bus-drivers/ OKLAHOMA CITY – Schools across Oklahoma have faced a shortage of school bus drivers for months, but a temporary…
Legislation filed to recognize county sheriffs as chief law enforcement officer of counties
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jay Steagall, R-Yukon, Chair of the Oklahoma House States Rights Committee, has filed legislation for the upcoming session that would identify…
Attorney General urges the stop of robocallers from misusing legitimate phone numbers
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General John O’Connor today wrote the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in support of its efforts to reduce illegal robocallers’ access to legitimate…
Oklahoma Department of Corrections prepared to resume executions
After investing significant hours into reviewing policies and practices to ensure that executions are handled humanely, efficiently, and in accordance with state statute and court…
Mize hosts study on improvements to DOC’s GPS monitoring system
Rep. Garry Mize, R-Guthrie, hosted an interim study Friday morning before the House Corrections and Criminal Justice Committee to review existing electronic monitoring programs in…
Lance Frye, M.D. resigns as Commissioner of Health
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) announces today the resignation of Commissioner Lance Frye, M.D. Frye began his time at the…
Democratic leader holds interim study on ending state grocery tax
OKLAHOMA CITY — House Minority Leader Emily Virgin, D-Norman, hosted an interim study Thursday focused on exploring Oklahoma’s state sales tax on groceries. The study,…
OSDE invests $2.5 million to give students extra opportunity to take ACT, SAT this fall
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is using a portion of its federal relief funding to provide public school sophomores, juniors and seniors…
Governor signs abortion legislation in ceremony
OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt was joined Tuesday by lawmakers for a ceremonial signing of House Bill 1102, landmark legislation to sharply reduce the number…
State Rep. requests study on ending state grocery tax
OKLAHOMA CITY – House Minority Leader Emily Virgin, D-Norman, filed an interim study request Tuesday to examine the benefits of ending the state sales tax…