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A bill to temporarily revoke a doctor’s license called ‘comical’

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The Oklahoma House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation directing the Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision and the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners to temporarily revoke the licenses of physicians who perform abortions. House Bill 1182, authored by State Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, would revoke the license for one year. An amendment filed prior to…

Immigration cooperation bill advances

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Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Orlando, passed House Bill 3195 through the House . The legislation would direct all sheriffs, jailers and deputies to comply with any request made in an immigration retainer request provided by the federal government. The legislation would require the person identified in the immigration detainer to be informed they are being held…

Raise Rainy Day cap

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State Sen. Joe Newhouse, R-Broken Arrow, said Oklahomans should decide if the legislature can save additional funds each year by increasing the constitutional savings cap on the Rainy Day Fund, which is the state’s emergency savings account. The legislature has the discretionary power to decide how much money to save while building the yearly state…

Stitt battling red tape, regulations

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Gov. Kevin Stitt has issued an executive order to address Oklahoma’s excessive red tape and implement regulation reform. “Oklahoma’s administrative code is double the size of the state of Kansas and 20 percent more than Missouri and New Mexico,” said Stitt. “In order for us to become a Top Ten State, we must reduce outdated…

Court blocks redistricting petition

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A group vowed to refile Initiative Petition 420 to create an independent redistricting commission after the Supreme Court of Oklahoma announced their ruling against the policy.   “This proposal has been misleading and overly-complicated from day one, and we are pleased the court recognized that by striking it down,” said House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka. “The…

GOP, Democrat senators to cooperate

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Two Tulsa senators serving as caucus chairs have pledged to work together in the 2020 Legislative Session currently underway. Sen. Dave Rader, a Tulsa Republican elected to the Senate in 2016, is the Majority Caucus Chair. Rader helps develop the majority caucus agenda, presides over caucus meetings and assists with policy development. “I’m looking forward…

Tulsa Tech partners with McLain

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Tulsa Public Schools will expand their partnership with Tulsa Tech to McLain High School in fall 2020, creating a Foundations of Manufacturing course. This expansion is continuing the district’s desire to ensure that every student graduates college‐and career‐ready. “Our partnership with Tulsa Tech is increasing the number of students ready for high‐wage, high‐demand careers by…

Never Again? is about anti-semitism

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Anti-semitism is increasing in both prevalence and violence in the U.S. and around the world. A pro-Israel organization – Christians United for Israel – is fighting back and has produced Never Again? – a feature-length documentary to expose and combat increasing violence and bigotry. Never Again? premieres in 800 theaters nationwide…

College Savings Plan keeps growing

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January marks a major milestone for Oklahomans saving for college as the Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan surpassed the $1 billion asset mark on Jan. 16. “Surpassing $1 billion in assets reinforces the importance Oklahoma families place on higher education,” State Treasurer Randy McDaniel said. “It also speaks to the significant investments families across the…

Backyard fruit tree clinic is Feb. 15

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STILLWATER. – Do you have an interest in growing fruit trees in your landscape? Do you already have a few trees, but you would like more information to enhance your production efforts? If so, mark your calendar for Feb. 15 and attend the Backyard Fruit Tree Workshop hosted by Oklahoma State University’s Department of Horticulture…