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Baker Passes Bill to Increase Elementary, Early Childhood Teachers - February 19, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill that could significantly lower the need for emergency certified teachers in public elementary schools and early childhood education programs passed unanimously in the House ...
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Sen. Weaver’s ‘Kelsey Smith Act’ clears committee - February 19, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Judiciary Committee has given unanimous approval to a bill to help law enforcement locate kidnap victims faster. Sen. Darrell Weaver is the author of Senate Bill 272, ...
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Committee Approves State Employee Benefit Modernization Bill - February 19, 2021
Bill heads to full Appropriations OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee unanimously approved legislation Thursday modifying the annual benefit allowance for stat...
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Good Samaritan Helps: Faces Hefty Bill for Hotel Damages - February 18, 2021
PURCELL, Okla. - A McClain County woman said she was completely shocked to learn the room she paid for someone to keep warm during winter weather was destroyed. Jennifer Martinez said she help...
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State offers tips for home insurance claims following snowstorm - February 18, 2021
by: Adam Snider OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – In the coming days and weeks, Oklahoma will thaw out and the scope of home damage will truly come into focus. Whether it be leaking roofs thanks to weig...
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No one hurt in Oklahoma natural gas pipeline explosion - February 18, 2021
AMES, Okla. (AP) — There were no injuries when a natural gas pipeline exploded early Thursday in northwestern Oklahoma, authorities said. The explosion occurred at about 5:45 a.m. in a field southe...
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House Approves Legislation To Add Tornado Safety Information in Hotels - February 18, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation requiring new or renovated hotels and motels to post tornado safety information in every room and common areas passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives today Rep. ...
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NOC continues virtual learning Friday, 19 February - February 18, 2021
NOC will continue virtual learning for Friday, Feb. 19. All campuses will be closed and activities canceled. Northern Oklahoma College, the state’s first public community college, is a mu...
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Senate encourages participation in 2022 Cattlemen’s Congress show - February 18, 2021
Resolution aimed at breed associations, cattle exhibitors OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate unanimously adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 4 on Thursday to encourage and invite exhibitors, br...
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Bill to attract retired teachers back to classroom passes committee - February 18, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Hundreds of Oklahoma teaching positions are empty, and a 2017 statute allowing retired teachers to return to the classroom with no limitations on earnings expired June 30, 2020. Th...