OKLAHOMA CITY – Two different legislative measures by Rep. Gus Blackwell received ceremonial bill signings Tuesday inside the state Capitol. House Bill 1672 directs health benefit plans that provide prescription drug coverage or contracts with a...
Sen. Loveless comments on U.S. Su…
David Deaton | Thu June 13, 2013
STATE CAPITOL –State Sen. Kyle Loveless, R-Oklahoma City, issued the following statement on Thursday after the U.S. Supreme unanimously ruled against Texas in that state's fight to buy water from Oklahoma. "This is an important ruling for Oklahoma a...
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Two Measures Receive Ceremonial …
Keith Clarke | Wed June 12, 2013
OKLAHOMA CITY – Two different legislative measures by Rep. Gus Blackwell received ceremonial bill signings Tuesday inside the state Capitol. House Bill 1672 directs health benefit plans that provide prescription drug coverage or contracts with a thi...
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Landowner Liability Bill Passes
Keith Clarke | Wed June 12, 2013
OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Mary Fallin signed last month House Bill 1009 by Rep. Mike Brown, D-Tahlequah, which amends landowner liability statutes for non-public-use airports. "Landowners who make land available to the public for outdoor recreational pur...
Read moreGovernor Signs Student Data Transparency Act
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill signing ceremony for House Bill 1989, the Student Data Accessibility, Transparency and Accountability Act (Student DATA Act), was held today at the State Capitol. This…
In praise of the BGCO
I must come clean. Up until a few days ago I had never dealt with the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma (BGCO) directly. I had heard mention of this thing…
Supreme Court declines to hear Oklahoma cold medicine case - Oklahoma Welcome
The U.S. Supreme Court affirmed an Oklahoma appeals court decision striking down a state law that made it illegal for people convicted of methamphetamine-related crimes to purchase cold medicine with…
May Gross Receipts to the Treasury Show Steady Growth
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma's economy continued to exhibit steady growth during May, State Treasurer Ken Miller said today as he released the monthly gross receipts to the treasury report. For the…
Cost Saving Modernization Proposals Set to go Into Law
OKLAHOMA CITY – With Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin's recent approval of numerous government modernization initiatives, Oklahomans should expect to pay less for government while gaining additional oversight of government activities. Each…
House Speaker Shannon Announces Plan to Seek Interim Study on Judicial Reform
OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, House Speaker T.W. Shannon announced plans for an interim study that will focus on reforming Oklahoma's judicial process. The study will look into term limits for judges…
OID Offers Assistance for Seniors Impacted by Tornadoes
OKLAHOMA CITY – Representatives with the Oklahoma Insurance Department's Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) are available to help senior adults impacted by the recent tornado outbreak. The counselors are available at…
Commissioner Doak Announces Increased Anti-Fraud Efforts in Disaster Zones
Commissioner Doak Announces Increased Anti-Fraud Efforts in Disaster Zones OKLAHOMA CITY – Today Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak announced the details of a coordinated effort to combat insurance fraud in…
Special Municipal Election for Howe
"The LeFlore County Election Board are now accepting applications for absentee ballots until 5 P.M. Wednesday June 5 for the Special Municipal Election for the town of Howe," said Sharon…
Republicans Meet - Oklahoma Welcome
Poteau OK - The LeFlore County Republican met at the Western Sizzlin in Poteau. Roger Mattox introduced special guest Oklahoma State Senator Mark Allen and President of the Oklahoma Republican…
Measure Limits State Bond Debt
OKLAHOMA CITY – House Speaker T.W. Shannon and Senator Josh Brecheen's measure to limit bond indebtedness has been signed into law by Gov. Mary Fallin. House Bill 2195 limits debt service…
Speaker Shannon’s Foster Care Support Measure Signed by Governor
OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure focused on helping foster care families has been signed into law by Gov. Mary Fallin. House Bill 1919, by Speaker of the House T.W. Shannon, would…
Healing in the Heartland
The past two weeks have shown once again the resilience of our state and how we come together in times of great tragedy. The "Oklahoma Standard" as it is often…
2013 "Reading Makes Cent$" Sweepstakes
Treasurer Miller celebrates National 529 College Savings Dayby urging students to keep reading, parents to start saving during2013 "Reading Makes Cent$" Sweepstakes Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan to give two readers…
Sen. Newberry warns Oklahomans to avoid fly-by-night roofers following tornado outbreak
Oklahomans whose property was damaged in the May tornadoes need to be cautious when it comes to hiring someone to make roofing repairs. Taking the time to make sure a…
LEFLORE COUNTY REPUBLICAN MEETING - Oklahoma Welcome
The Leflore County Republicans will hold their next meeting on Friday May 31, at noon at the Western Sizzlin in Poteau. Special Guests: Dave Weston, new State GOP Chairman and…
Inman Resolution Would Supplement Disaster Relief With TANF Funds
OKLAHOMA CITY- State leaders should use all resources available to assist in disaster relief, including $10 million in remaining Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant funds, according to a…
Bill Will Modernize Disaster Recovery, Ban Price Gouging
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation headed to the governor's desk will modernize the distribution and compilation of information during disaster recovery efforts and strengthen price gouging laws in a disaster area. House…
Foster Care Support Measure Sent to Governor’s Desk
OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure focused on helping foster care families has passed off the Senate floor and has been sent to the desk of Gov. Mary Fallin. House Bill 1919,…
House Speaker’s Measure to Limit State Bond Debt Sent to Governor’s Desk
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives and Senate overwhelmingly passed House Speaker T.W. Shannon's measure to limit bond indebtedness today. House Bill 2195 limits debt service payments or how…
House Passes Measure to Limit Insure Oklahoma Expansion
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed House Concurrent Resolution 1023, a measure which limits the continuation and expansion of Insure Oklahoma. Earlier this session, it was revealed…
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