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Bill to safeguard electricity customers from unfair costs

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Amanda Clinton, D-Tulsa, unanimously passed HB 3392 out of the House Utility Committee with a 9-0 vote. The measure directs the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) to examine how large, energy-intensive industrial projects like data centers impact our electric ‎grid and ensure that everyday Oklahomans aren’t stuck paying for electricity they did…

Bill to protect residential energy customers advances

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Mickey Dollens, D-Oklahoma City, passed HB 3917 unanimously out of the Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee. The measure requires data centers to pay a surcharge during peak demand periods, protecting residential customers from rate hikes and funding grid modernization. “I want to thank the Committee Chair and Committee for hearing…

Gubernatorial candidates rely on personal money to launch campaigns

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Republican gubernatorial candidates have poured $7.6 million of their own money into their campaigns ahead of the June 16 primary election, eclipsing donations from individuals and political groups. Mike Mazzei leads the pack in self-funding, incrementally loaning his campaign $3 million from April through December. As of Dec. 31, the last reporting deadline, about 88%…

Freedom 250 announces Rededicate 250 faith event

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Sunday, May 17, 2026, Americans from across the nation will gather on the National Mall for Rededicate 250, a once in a lifetime faith event that celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with a national jubilee of prayer, praise, and thanksgiving. The event was announced by President Donald J. Trump during remarks at…

Stitt seeks to cap spending, expand school choice and rein in welfare costs

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In his eighth and final State of the State address, Gov. Kevin Stitt urged lawmakers to embrace financial restraint and maximize the freedom of citizens to pursue their dreams unburdened by excessive government. “True sustainable budgeting demands discipline,” Stitt said. “Let’s work together this year to ensure we don’t go back to the financial mess…

OK legislators seek emergency Court order to halt transfer of Personal Identification Data

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OKLAHOMA CITY — A group of Oklahoma legislators, led by Sen. Kendal Sacchieri (R-Blanchard), has filed an emergency petition with the Oklahoma Supreme Court seeking an immediate stay and temporary injunction to prevent Service Oklahoma from transferring Oklahoma driver license and identification card data to the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators’ (AAMVA) State-to-State/SPEXS system,…

Bills filed to lower Property Taxes

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Senator Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, has filed legislation to rein in Oklahoma’s ever-ballooning property taxes. In an effort to make homeownership attainable for all Oklahoma families, including potential homebuyers and current homeowners looking to move, Senator Standridge is championing several pieces of legislation to cut property taxes. “As Oklahoma homeowners experience significant increases…

Expansion to Caring for Caregivers Tax Credit Filed

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Tammy West, R-Oklahoma City, is aiming to expand eligibility and qualifying expenses for a first-in-the-nation tax credit. West’s House Bill 4118 would eliminate the current age minimum for eligible family members. Currently, eligible family members must be at least 62 years old. Additionally, the bill would add mileage for medical appointments…

Norwood files bill to create 988 Trust Fund as federal support set to expire

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Freshman lawmaker Rep. Kevin Norwood, R-Owasso, has filed legislation to create the 988 Trust Fund to help ensure Oklahoma’s mental health crisis hotline remains available to those in need as federal funding is set to expire later this year. “Oklahomans need to know that when they make that call, someone will answer,”…

Winter Storm Fern brings snow and bitter cold to area

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Friday, Saturday and Sunday brought snow, a little sleet and bitter cold to the metro Tulsa area.  The lowest temperature recorded was 1 degree with wind chills in negative numbers. Snowfall over the three days totalled 8.7 inches. Most of the power outages reported in Oklahoma were not in the Tulsa metro area but in…