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Grant Funding for Sheriffs

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office has awarded grant funding totaling $18 million to provide support for every county sheriff’s office in Oklahoma through a new program created by the state Legislature this year to enhance law enforcement services. Grants ranging from $150,000 to $300,000 have been distributed to all 77 counties based on... Read More.

Remote Learning Education Bill to be Refiled

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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Two Republican state lawmakers plan to refile a bill from the last legislative session that would limit the use of remote learning days by Oklahoma public schools. Senate Pro Tem-Elect Lonnie Paxton (R-Tuttle) and Senator Kristen Thompson (R-Edmond) announced plans to refile Senate Bill 1768 on Thursday... Read More.
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Walters Proposes Eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Schools

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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — On Thursday, another board meeting was held regarding Oklahoma education, and proposed rule changes for the upcoming year were discussed. Last year, State Superintendent Ryan Walters proposed rules that would eliminate K-12 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, promote religion in the classroom, and update the teacher code of conduct. Some of... Read More.
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Oklahoma Reduces Developmental Disabilities Services Waitlist From 13 Years To 2 Years Thanks To New Funding

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Oklahoma Human Services announced that the developmental disabilities services waitlist has gone from 13 years to just two years. This comes after the state legislature gave Oklahoma Human Services the funding they needed to provide these services. Lori and Mike Weider are parents to two adults, Lucas and Emily. Both of their children have special needs. “They... Read More.

Pro Tem-Elect Paxton Announces Full List of Senate Committee Assignments

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem-Elect Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, announced the full list of committee assignments for the Oklahoma Senate for the upcoming 60th Legislature that begins in February. Agriculture and Wildlife Senator Casey Murdock, R-Felt, Chair Senator Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, Vice ChairSenator David Bullard, R-Durant Senator George Burns, R-Pollard Senator Grant Green, R-Wellston Senator Randy Grellner, R-Cushing Senator Spencer... Read More.
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