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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 –…

Youth invited to participate in ‘Oklahoma Gardening’ contest

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STILLWATER, Okla. – In conjunction with the 50th anniversary celebration of “Oklahoma Gardening,” middle and high school youth from across the state are invited to participate in a fun and friendly gardening contest. Who/What: While “Oklahoma Gardening” reflects on its roots, the show also focuses on the future and celebrates the next generation of green…

Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs announces collaboration with Grace After Fire to expand Veteran Support Services

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OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) is proud to announce a new collaboration with Grace After Fire, a veteran-centered nonprofit organization, to expand services and support for Oklahoma’s women veterans and their families. This partnership brings together ODVA’s extensive network of veteran services and Grace After Fire’s proven expertise in community…

Address Confirmation Notices Mailed to Oklahoma Voters

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(Oklahoma City) – Over the next several weeks, some registered voters in Oklahoma will receive an Address Confirmation Notice from the State Election Board. The notices are required by state law to confirm whether or not the identified voters still reside at their address on file with their county election board. Voters who receive an…

Oklahoma ranked Seventh most Gambling Addicted State

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Gambling exists in every state, even Hawaii and Utah, where gambling is prohibited by law. But not all gamblers are the same. “Recreational” or “social” gamblers, for instance, buy the occasional lottery ticket, take the rare casino trip or bet small stakes in fantasy sports. But they also are mentally able to quit at any…

Oklahoma Senate Committee advances new tax-reform plan

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This year’s legislative session has included much focus on addressing the problems created by Oklahoma’s tax on work and investment, the personal income tax. Gov. Kevin Stitt has called for lowering the top tax rate from 4.75 percent to 4.25 percent and putting the tax on a path to complete repeal over time. Both chambers…

Oklahoma school-board election shift moves ahead

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Legislation that would shift Oklahoma’s school-board elections to better-known election dates that draw higher turnout has cleared two House committees and is now eligible to be heard by the entire membership of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Senate Bill 6, by state Sen. Ally Seifried and state Rep. Chris Banning, would move school-board elections to…

Business pandemic bill advances to Stitt’s desk

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, on Monday won passage of legislation that prohibits the governor from closing any business during a pandemic without documented scientific evidence that the nature of the business actually contributes to the spread of the disease. Senate Bill 672 now moves to the governor’s desk for his consideration of…

Death Penalty for First Child Rape Offense Passes House Oversight Committee

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Tim Turner, R-Kinta, today passed a bill in oversight committee that would add the death penalty as a possible punishment for any person convicted of a first offense of forcible anal or oral sodomy, rape, or rape by instrumentation of a child under the age of 14. Senate Bill 599 passed…

Senate Committee Approves Tax Credit Bill to Support Pregnancy Resource Centers

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee this week easily passed legislation to establish an income tax credit for individuals who donate to pregnancy resource centers. On Monday, the committee advanced House Bill 1201 by Rep. Cody Maynard and Sen. David Bullard, both Republicans from Durant. The bill provides an income tax credit…