Oklahoma Senate panel kills bill to reduce penalty for cockfighting
The bill would have reduced the penalty for hosting or participating in cockfighting from a felony to a misdemeanor and ...
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Oklahoma Mental Health System Set for Overhaul After Legal Settlement, Senator Julia Kirt Applauds Changes
Oklahoma's mental health system to undergo changes following a legal settlement regarding pretrial defendant care.
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Bryan Logan and David Nelson Advance to Oklahoma Senate District 8 Republican Runoff
Oklahoma voters will decide the Republican nominee for the unexpired Senate District 8 seat in an upcoming runoff election.
Senate Education Committee recommends cutting $3 million funding to buy Bibles for schools
The Oklahoma Senate Education Committee on Wednesday recommended cutting the $3 million in funding to buy Bibles for classrooms.
Mental health lawsuit filed against Oklahoma moves closer to resolution
The lawsuit alleged the state mental health department violated the rights of mostly indigent defendants declared incompetent to stand trial.
Senate to vote on bill addressing turnpike tolls, tribal tags: 'A fairness issue'
A committee advanced Senate Bill 675, which would provide a way for the Turnpike Authority to access registration information ...
New bill proposal in State Senate aims to restrict how issues go on statewide ballots
Getting an issue on a statewide ballot for voters may become more difficult in the future, requiring more support from people ...
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Oklahoma Lawmakers Urge Judicial Nominating Commission to Select Apolitical Supreme Court Nominees
Oklahoma lawmakers urge the Judicial Nominating Commission to select Supreme Court nominees impartial to politics.
Oklahoma lawmakers say no to funding Bibles in Oklahoma schools
Oklahoma lawmakers have said no to funding the Bibles in state schools despite the push for months by Walters and the Oklahoma State Department of Education. That request by Walters was for millions ...
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Oklahoma legislature, governor look to modify education board operations
Oklahoma lawmakers advanced a bill allowing State Board of Education members to add agenda items without the chair s approval ...
Bills propose changes to Oklahoma initiative petition process
Opponents believe the legislation would invite legal challenges on constitutionality and reduce Oklahomans' access to ...
Three anti-abortion bills are progressing in the Oklahoma Legislature. What to know about them
Several other anti-abortion bills have yet to see a hearing in committee, including two from Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant: SB ...