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Act to push back against ATF rule and protect Second Amendment rights

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, has filed legislation to protect the Second Amendment rights of Oklahomans and prevent further federal overreach. “The feds are continually looking for ways to circumvent the Constitution and trample our fundamental rights,” Dahm said. “The arbitrary and onerous pistol-brace rule set by ATF – an agency filled…

Legislation to stop federal regulations on firearm suppressors made in Oklahoma

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has filed Senate Bill 720, to ensure firearm suppressors and the basic materials used to manufacture them in Oklahoma are not subject to federal laws or regulations. “The federal government has time and time again tried to enforce gun control measures across the country, and infringe on our…

Bill would phase out and replace federal funding and control over K-12 education

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation has been filed to cut and replace financial ties and control of the federal government over common education in Oklahoma. Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, authored Senate Bill 863 to authorize the State Department of Education to develop a ten-year plan to phase out the acceptance and use of federal funds for…

Legislation to protect minors from gender transition medications, surgeries

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OKLAHOMA CITY – State Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, has filed four pieces of legislation to protect minors from life-changing gender transition hormones and surgery that could render them unable to have children as adults.  The bills also allow lawsuits to be filed against health care providers and adults who violate the provisions of these measures….

Bill defining community standards for material made accessible to minors

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OKLAHOMA CITY – State Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, has filed Senate Bill 1056, which would create a special definition of  “contemporary community standards” in Oklahoma statutes to better address the issue of obscene material being made accessible to minors. Standridge said case law has resulted in the concept of contemporary community standards in the determination…

Pugh bills would protect veterans’ benefits and create special court diversion program

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, has filed legislation to ensure Oklahoma’s approximately 290,000 veterans get their rightful military benefits, including those earned through combat, from the federal Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA). He’s also authored a measure to create a special court diversion program for veterans in trouble with the law who are…

Bill to provide tax exemption to certain nonprofit hospitals

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has filed Senate Bill 304 to add nonprofit hospitals to the list of entities that receive sales tax exemptions for goods and services. “In rural communities, hospitals provide essential medical services, and provide critically needed jobs in the area,” Burns said. “Unfortunately, many community hospitals have had to…

Legislators, Pro-Life Organizations Defend Oklahoma’s Abortion Laws

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Today a bicameral group of legislators, together with numerous pro-life organizations,  released the following statement in support of Oklahoma’s current abortion laws. “Oklahoma is blessed to have the most comprehensive laws in the country to protect our unborn babies. We intend to defend our current laws as they stand, with the only…

Creek County Republican prayer breakfast and convention

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On Saturday, February 25 the Creek County Republican Party will hold its annual prayer breakfast and convention.  The prayer breakfast will meet at 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and the Convention will be held from 10:30 to 1 p.m.  Both events will be held in the Praise Center located at 5272 Highway 117 in Sapulpa….

Grow bags are a lightweight, mobile option for gardeners

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STILLWATER, Okla. – Traditional in-ground beds, raised beds and ceramic/plastic pot gardens are mainstay gardening methods, but grow bags add another dimension to this popular pastime. “One of the biggest advantages is the convenience. Grow bags are great for both seasoned and novice gardeners,” said Casey Hentges, Oklahoma State University Extension associate specialist and host…