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State to use CDC COVID death report - March 02, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The president of the Oklahoma State Medical Association said Tuesday that he is encouraged and happy that the State Department of Health will begin using U.S. Centers for Diseas...
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Marland’s Grand Home Celebrates OK Museums Week, March 14-20 - March 02, 2021
The state of Oklahoma is home to over five hundred museums and cultural organizations. These institutions and agencies of scientific discovery and culture serve as centers for preservation, ...
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Measure Placing National Motto on Public Buildings Passes House - March 02, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill that would require the national motto of “In God We Trust” to be displayed on all state government buildings passed the House on Monday. House Bill 2085, authored by Ho...
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Bill Requiring Abortions only by OB-GYNs Approved by House - March 02, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives today approved legislation to require any physician who performs an abortion in the state to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology and be b...
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Bill to Streamline Educators’ Professional Development Training Passes - March 02, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Legislation that seeks to give educators more time to focus on students while still receiving adequate professional development training passed off the House floor Monday ...
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Rep. Tammy West Passes 3 Bills Aimed at Improving Lives of Oklahomans - March 02, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. and House Majority Caucus Whip Tammy West, R-Oklahoma City, passed three bills in the House on Monday that would enhance the lives of Oklahomans from students, to adults in ...
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House Passes Bill Allowing Family to Visit Long-Term Care Residents - March 02, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill that would require long-term care facilities to allow visitation to family members of residents passed the House last night 73-19. House Bill 1677, authored by Rep. Marily...
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Senate passes Oklahoma Student Borrower’s Bill of Rights Act - March 02, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate approved Senate Bill 261 on Tuesday to protect student borrowers looking to further their education. The measure is authored by Sen. John Michael Montgomery, R-Lawton. ...
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Bill protecting due process for teachers wins unanimous approval - March 02, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A Senate bill aimed at ensuring teachers receive due process is now on it’s way to the House of Representatives for further consideration. Senate Bill 13, by Sen. Brenda Stanle...
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Bill to Boost Teacher Preparation Passes House - March 02, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill that would add multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) to help new teachers before they enter the classroom passed unanimously in the House of Representatives today. ...