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Gann Proposes Sweeping Reforms to Restore Transparency to House of Representatives

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OKLAHOMA CITY – In a far-reaching, and transformative effort to modernize the Oklahoma House of Representatives, Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola, has sponsored a reform package – House Resolution 1001 – designed to distribute power, promote transparency and reinvigorate the legislative process. His reforms aim to end the culture of opacity and concentration of authority that…

Hamilton and Deevers Respond to Claims of ‘Zero’ Abortions

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, and Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, responded on Friday to comments made by Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert regarding abortion legislation in the upcoming session. Hilbert is quoted by Oklahoma Voice as saying, “When there’s not any reported abortions, I don’t know how you further reduce from zero.” “As…

May Warns Constituents Not to Open Fake Dropbox Emails

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma House of Representatives Majority Caucus Chair Stan May, R-Broken, today warned Oklahomans not to open emails appearing to come from him or other House members inviting them to open and review a Dropbox pdf labeled “2024 OK House Outreach.” The email is not originating from an OK House account. House IT…

Bill filed to eliminate wind energy tax credit, save taxpayers money

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Jonathan Wingard, R-Ada, filed legislation this week to end state tax subsidies for wind farms. Senate Bill 239 would eliminate the zero-emission subsidy for wind production after tax year 2025. Eliminating this tax credit will save taxpayers up to $16 million annually. “Oklahoma taxpayers have already invested hundreds of millions of…

Bill introduced to require school districts to provide list of all available library materials

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, has filed legislation to require Oklahoma public school districts and charter schools to submit a list of all available library materials to the State Department of Education by Oct. 1 each year. Under the provisions of Senate Bill 19, schools would be prohibited from having any inappropriate materials…

‘Emergency to Permanency’ bill to address teacher shortage, increase classroom skills

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OKLAHOMA CITY – With Oklahoma continuing to rely on thousands of emergency certifications to counter a shortage of classroom teachers, Sen. Mark Mann has filed legislation to help these individuals move from “emergency to permanency” with grants for additional education, testing, and certification. Senate Bill 186 would create the “Teacher Certification Emergency to Permanency Revolving…

Law limiting Insurance interference on patient care

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Effective Jan. 1, 2025 OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 2, 2025 — Oklahoma physicians are applauding a new law aimed at limiting insurance company interference on patient medical care. House Bill 3190, known as the Ensuring Transparency in Prior Authorization Act, is effective Jan. 1. The law was designed to give physicians and patients more control over…

New Nothing Bundt Cakes Opens in Tulsa Hills

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Tulsa Hills, OK – North Texan Jim Sheahan, who owns the new Nothing Bundt Cakes in Tulsa Hills, is thrilled to open his eighth location in Oklahoma. “Although my first three bakeries were located in Texas, the welcome we have received north of the Red River is amazing,” stated Sheahan. “With a total of 13,…

Post Offices will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 for observance of Former Pres. Jimmy Carter’s death

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A National Day of Observance has been declared to honor the death of former President Jimmy Carter. The Postal Service will suspend regular mail deliveries, retail service and administrative office activity on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.  The Postal Service will continue to accept and process volume dropped by commercial mailers at mail processing facilities.  There…