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McBride Bill to Name Rescue Animals the State Pet Passes House - March 01, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Mark McBride’s dog Cali gets another shot at fame this year after her owner once again successfully won passage of a bill designating rescue animals the state ...
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Sen. Rosino’s anti-doxing bill clears Senate - March 01, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to make it illegal to “dox” an Oklahoma law enforcement officer is now one step closer to becoming law. Senate Bill 6, by Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, was approved...
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Full Senate Approves Sgt. Craig Johnson Oklahoma Scrap Metal Dealers Act - March 01, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate has given it’s approval to a bill strengthening Oklahoma statutes on scrap metal theft. Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, is the author of Senate Bill 1, the Sgt. Cra...
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Measure allows early lease termination for domestic violence victims - March 01, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY –The Senate approved a measure Monday allowing victims of domestic or sexual violence or stalking to terminate a lease early without penalty. Authored by Sen. John Michael Montg...
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Senate committee approves bill to reduce the cost of prescription drugs - March 01, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Appropriations Committee has given its approval to a measure that would ensure Oklahomans are not paying more for many prescriptions than the price in Canada. Sen. G...
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Bills modifying teacher exams and helping nursing mothers pass Senate - March 01, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate approved legislation Monday by Sen. Carri Hicks to modify teaching exam requirements and better support nursing mothers in Oklahoma schools. Senate 51 removes the r...
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Senate Review by Senator Roland Pederson - March 01, 2021
Recovery from February’s historic winter storm has begun, and the Senate is focused on finding solutions to the high energy prices many may be facing after the brutal temperatures. Senate and H...
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House Advances Bill to Help Homeless Youth - March 01, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill designed to help homeless youth gain access to housing, medical care, education and other services passed the House today with a vote of 82-6. House Bill 1739, by Rep. Shei...
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Bill Exempts Teaching Candidates with Advanced Degrees from Exam - March 01, 2021
House Approves Measure Exempting Candidates with Advanced Degrees from Required Subject Area Examination OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives today passed leg...
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NOC and Eastern Oklahoma State College both Evacuated After Bomb Threats - March 01, 2021
Campuses are closed at two Oklahoma colleges after bomb threats were received by both institutions via email, according to news reports. All Northern Oklahoma College and Eastern Oklahoma State Col...