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Oklahoma Legislative Leaders Condemn Political Violence Following the Shootings of Minnesota Lawmakers

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Legislative leaders have released the following statements in response to Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses being shot last night. Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle  “This horrific act is not just an attack on these public servants and their families, it is an attack on every American who believes in the rule... Read More.
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States are rolling out red carpets for data centers, but some lawmakers are pushing back

by The Associated Press
By MARC LEVY Associated PressHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The explosive growth of the data centers needed to power America's fast-rising demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing platforms has spurred states to dangle incentives in hopes of landing an economic bonanza, but it's also eliciting pushback from lawmakers and communities.Activity in state legislatures —... Read More.

Oklahoma lawmakers vote to remove ODMHSAS Commissioner Allie Friesen

by News 6
Allie Friesen, now former commissioner of Oklahoma's Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS), has been removed from her position through the statutory authority of the state legislature.On what was expected to be the last day of the legislative session, lawmakers quickly advanced a concurrent resolution calling for Friesen's removal.The... Read More.
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Oklahoma Lawmakers to discuss food dye ban Monday in Senate Bill 4 hearing

by News 6
Oklahoma lawmakers are pushing to eliminate certain food dyes, citing concerns over their potential negative health effects, including behavioral issues, endocrine disruption, and DNA damage.Senate Bill 4, authored by Sen. Kristen Thompson, would prohibit the manufacturing, selling, brewing, or distribution of 10 different dyes and substances, including red, blue, and yellow dyes. Thompson,... Read More.

Republican Lawmakers Look for Ways to Weaken State Judges

by AP
TOPEKA, Kansas (AP) — Measures in several state legislatures this year have called for new approaches to weaken the power of judges.One would abandon a centuries-old precedent that courts can decide whether laws are constitutional. Another would change how judges are selected.Tension between the courts and other branches of government is not new. But... Read More.

Okla. Lawmakers Return to Capitol for 2025 Legislative Session

by KOKH
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Lawmakers were back at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Monday for the start of the 2025 legislative session.The legislative session kicked off with Governor Stitt's State of the State address on Monday afternoon. Then, committee meetings will in the following days begin looking at some of the bills that were... Read More.