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Elder abuse bill passes Senate

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, received unanimous Senate approval for House Bill 1566 Monday, which creates the Oklahoma Elder Exploitation and Abuse Act. The measure, known as Neil’s Law, establishes a civil action for incapacitated and vulnerable adults, allowing them to pursue claims against individuals who have abused, neglected, or exploited them. The…

Legislation banning Obscene Adult Performances in Public goes to the Governor

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, successfully secured final passage of a bill that bans obscene adult performances on public property or anywhere children may be present. On Thursday, the full Senate passed House Bill 1217, prohibiting individuals from performing sexually explicit or obscene acts in public places or areas where minors are present….

Food Labeling bill moves to Governor

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, today commented on a bill that will move to the governor that would require food manufacturers to correctly label products that come from plants or insect proteins instead of identifying them as meat. House Bill 1126 passed the Senate this morning on a vote of 40-7. It previously…

House Passes Antisemitism Awareness Bills

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed two measures aimed at combating antisemitism in public schools and universities. Rep. Emily Gise, R-Oklahoma City, carried both Senate Bill 942 and Senate Bill 991 on the House floor. “These pieces of legislation intentionally focus on clarifying what antisemitism looks like, because for too long, this…

Lauria and Ashley’s Law Moves Closer to Final Passage

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami, today welcomed Senate passage of a bill that would add accessory to murder in the first or second degree to the list of crimes that would require an offender to serve 85% of their prison sentence before being eligible for consideration for parole. Those convicted also would not…

April deluge shatters records

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Just four months after Oklahoma shattered its all-time November rainfall record, the state did it again—this time in April. The statewide average rainfall totaled 8.74 inches, surpassing the previous April record of 8.32 inches set in 1942, with data dating back to 1895. Numerous locations posted similar records, including Oklahoma City, where 12.55 inches of…

TCC announces their First-Ever Mascot

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TULSA, Okla. – Tulsa Community College is proud to announce that after months of student input, community feedback, and enthusiastic voting, the College has selected its first-ever mascot: the Goose! The decision to introduce a mascot emerged from a college-wide effort to strengthen student engagement and school spirit. Over the past semester, TCC conducted surveys,…

Bill Modifying Eviction Timeline Sent to Governor

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OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure modifying the eviction time has passed both legislative chambers and is now on the governor’s desk. Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, carried Senate Bill 128, which adds five days to the amount of time between the summons delivery date and eviction hearing date. The bill also requires a summons to be…

Bill to Eliminate Mandatory Markup on Retail Goods Passes House

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Key legislation to eliminate an archaic state law that forces retailers to add a 6% markup to everyday consumer goods is one step closer to the governor’s desk. The Unfair Sales Act – legislation from Senate Majority Floor Leader Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, and House Majority Deputy Floor Leader Steve Bashore, R-Miami –…

Voter registration deadline approaches

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Friday, May 16, is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote on the June 10, Special General Election for State Representatives Districts 71 and 74 Tulsa County Election Board Secretary Gwen Freeman said today. Freeman said that persons who are United States Citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least…