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Democrats want abortion and trans athletes

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Republicans labeled ‘racists’ by Dems Legislative Democrats are trying to label some Republicans as “racists,” “anti-choice” and “transphobic” due to the passage of bills that seek to stop abortion and to keep boys from pretending to be girls and competing in school sports. Democrats were livid when they claimed that Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Sallisaw, said…

Bill for cooperation with ICE operation

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According to the Migration Policy Institute (MPI), there are an estimated 11 million illegal or unauthorized immigrants in the United States. Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, has joined Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Orlando, to help the federal government in locating those individuals who are detained by local law enforcement agencies. House Bill 2774 requires all sheriffs, jailers,…

Bill for insurance for state teachers

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House Speaker Pro Tempore Terry O’Donnell, R-Catoosa, won committee passage of a bill that will provide liability insurance coverage to all full- and part-time school employees up to $1 million per occurrence. Senate Bill 634, authored by O’Donnell and Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, also will require school employees wishing to have payroll deductions made to…

Number of children harmed by marijuana skyrockets

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As Oklahomans rapidly embrace the use of marijuana, the health dangers are starting to surface. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (OBNDD) recently issued a statement regarding collaborative efforts by OBNDD and the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) to investigate THC edibles that caused hospitalizations. More children are getting their hands on marijuana…

Operation Pulse Lift takes off in Oklahoma

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After being contacted by the American Red Cross, Civil Air Patrol officials in Oklahoma committed to helping state citizens cope with coronavirus pandemic. The American Red Cross, an organization of volunteers and staff working to deliver vital services – from providing relief and support to those in crisis, to helping the American people be prepared…

Stitt signs education funding reforms

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Gov. Kevin Stitt signed what he called “the most transformative education reform legislation in Oklahoma history” into law in a ceremony in the Blue Room at the Capitol. House Bill 2078 and Senate Bill 783 allow for students to attend public schools that best meet their needs and modernize the funding formula to match enrollment…

Alien purchases

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Some House Republicans, led by Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, and House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, sent a letter to Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter expressing their support for his efforts to work with local and statewide law enforcement to track reported transactions by aliens or foreign entities who acquire title to real property in Oklahoma…

Agency overreach target of proposal

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House Speaker Pro Tempore Terry O’Donnell, R-Catoosa, passed a bill that he said will ensure agency rules go through a more transparent and thorough process before being approved or repealed. Senate Bill 913, by O’Donnell and Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, would create the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) to review and recommend to the…

Everett’s Bill advanced

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The House Insurance Committee passed a bill that would prohibit discrimination against a potential organ transplant recipient based solely on the person’s physical or mental disability. Senate Bill 378 is a request from Edmond parents Rhys and Neely Gay, whose middle child, Everett, age three, was diagnosed with Down Syndrome shortly after he was born…

Veterans are honored

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The House unanimously approved a pair of resolutions recognizing Vietnam veterans and welcoming them home. The House also honored Vietnam Veteran Gary LaBass, of Owasso, as the Veteran of the Week.  House Resolution 1018 by Rep. Tommy Hardin, R-Madill, officially recognized and honored Vietnam War veterans for their service and sacrifice, joining the national celebration…