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Bill targets phone calls

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Rep. Logan Phillips, R-Mounds, celebrated passage through the Senate of a pair of bills he authored in the House. “Both of these bills are critical to protect the privacy of Oklahomans and I’m pleased to see them overwhelmingly passed out of the Senate,” he said. “Technology brings advancement, which we encourage more of and love…

Turnpike transparency

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Rep. Danny Sterling, R-Tecumseh, secured passage of legislation requiring the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) to provide a detailed report on the planned turnpike through eastern Norman and give the Legislature authority to modify the authorization for construction or location of the turnpike. Senate Bill 1610, which was amended by floor substitute, requires the OTA to…

Energy boycotting bill

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The Senate gave approval to a measure that would require the state to divest from any financial company that boycotts the energy industry. House Bill 2034 is authored by Sen. Mark Allen, R-Spiro, and aims to support Oklahoma’s largest industry – oil and gas. “This legislation would ensure the state of Oklahoma is free from…

Dying policeman bill

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Sen. John Haste, R-Broken Arrow, and Rep. Sheila Dills, R-Tulsa, thanked  Stitt after he signed Senate Bill 968 into law. The bill prohibits the release of a recording showing an officer dying in the line of duty unless the court rules the material should be released in specific cases. “This bill is about protecting the…

It looks like Gov. Stitt vs. Hofmeister

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The race for Oklahoma governor, which will probably wind up with Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican, versus State School Superintendent Joy Hofmeister, a Republican-turned-Democrat, highlights a heavy slate of candidates for statewide offices. Here is some information on those candidates. Governor In the race for governor on the Republican primary ticket, the candidates are incumbent…

OK rated No. 1 in gambling addiction

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When it comes to gambling addiction, Oklahoma is ranked No. 1 in the nation in number of casinos per capita, number of gambling machines per capita, the legality of daily fantasy sports and legality of sports gambling. That’s according to a national study by WalletHub.com’s study, “2022’s Most Gambling-Addicted States.” WalletHub compared the 50 states…

Governor Stitt Signs “Save Women's Sports Act” Into Law

New law will keep biological males from women’s sports

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Surrounded by women of all ages, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed legislation that prevents Oklahoma girls from having to compete against transgender women—biological males who identify as female—in sporting events. “These talented, hardworking young women, they’re the reason we’re here,” Stitt said. “This bill, the ‘Save Women’s Sports Act,’ to us in Oklahoma is just common…

Bill puts true sex on birth certificates

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The Oklahoma Senate approved a bill affirming biological sex at birth.  Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, is the author. Senate Bill 1100 would require the biological sex designation on Oklahoma birth certificates to be listed as either male or female, outlawing the use of “X” or any other symbol to represent a nonbinary designation. “This measure…

Quarter horse status

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The American Quarter Horse could become Oklahoma’s official state horse after legislation advanced through the House. House Bill 3261, authored by Rep. Randy Randleman, R-Eufaula, names the American Quarter Horse as the state horse of Oklahoma in recognition of the value of the breed to Oklahomans. “The American Quarter Horse has had a significant role…

Law enforcement bills

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The Senate approved a pair of law enforcement bills to streamline services and improve training, while also providing better mental health support for Oklahoma’s public safety personnel. The measures, authored by Sen. Kim David, R-Porter, were recommended by the Unified State Law Enforcement Commission, which is made up of the state’s top public safety officials,…