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Business pandemic bill advances to Stitt’s desk

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, on Monday won passage of legislation that prohibits the governor from closing any business during a pandemic without documented scientific evidence that the nature of the business actually contributes to the spread of the disease. Senate Bill 672 now moves to the governor’s desk for his consideration of…

Death Penalty for First Child Rape Offense Passes House Oversight Committee

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Tim Turner, R-Kinta, today passed a bill in oversight committee that would add the death penalty as a possible punishment for any person convicted of a first offense of forcible anal or oral sodomy, rape, or rape by instrumentation of a child under the age of 14. Senate Bill 599 passed…

Senate Committee Approves Tax Credit Bill to Support Pregnancy Resource Centers

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee this week easily passed legislation to establish an income tax credit for individuals who donate to pregnancy resource centers. On Monday, the committee advanced House Bill 1201 by Rep. Cody Maynard and Sen. David Bullard, both Republicans from Durant. The bill provides an income tax credit…

House Passes Resolution Declaring “Christ is King”

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives on Thursday adopted House Concurrent Resolution 1013, which proclaims “Christ is King” during the observance of Holy Week. Authored by Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, the resolution affirms Oklahoma’s deep-rooted spiritual heritage and the enduring faith that unites communities. Olsen said that adopting the resolution during Holy Week,…

Standridge Advances Bill to Prevent Additional Taxes, Fees for Utility Ratepayers

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, on Thursday successfully advanced legislation to prevent utility customers from being burdened with additional fees and taxes as a result of Winter Storm Uri. The Senate Energy Committee passed House Bill 1220, which prevents municipalities from imposing franchise fees or taxes on the repayment of securitization funds obtained…

Initiative-petition reforms head to OK House floor

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Legislation that would require initiative-petition efforts to gather signatures from Oklahomans across the state is now headed to the floor of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. The bill passed over the objections of urban Democrats who argued the legislation would reduce the ability of urban areas to dominate initiative-petition efforts. Senate Bill 1027, by state…

Tulsa Gas prices down again

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Average gasoline prices in Tulsa have fallen 9.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.68/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 321 stations in Tulsa. Prices in Tulsa are 7.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 52.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price…

Rep. Ford Invites All to Attend Annual Ruck-Off

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ross Ford, R-Broken Arrow, invites all Oklahomans to attend the third annual Oklahoma Memorial Trail Ruck-Off in Broken Arrow on Saturday, May 10. This year’s ruck-off is named in honor of U.S. Army Infantry Major Clarence Oliver, a combat veteran of the Korean War who resides in Broken Arrow. The ruck-off…

Five Ways to help keep Food on your Table

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Oklahoma Human Services helps Oklahomans fight hunger and prevent food insecurity OKLAHOMA CITY (April 17, 2025) – Oklahoma Human Services plays a vital role in helping Oklahomans prevent hunger and food insecurity for themselves and their family members. The agency administers several programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) and…

Sooners on a hot streak, sweeping Missouri

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OU SWEEPS SERIES AT MISSOURI No. 18 Oklahoma had an easy time with Missouri last week, winning three, run-rule shortened, games. The three wins bring the Sooners’ total of run-rule wins to eight this season. Missouri remains winless in the SEC this season. On Thursday night, Trey Gambill had a career night, hitting two home…