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🌱 Why Elgin’s state senator says the Oklahoma Legislature is so divided

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  • Why Elgin’s state senator says the Oklahoma Legislature is so divided

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📰 News we're reading

• Oklahoma lawmaker speaks out on House, Senate tension (kswo.com) — State Sen. Dusty Deevers of Elgin is criticizing Oklahoma Senate leaders for adjourning early, leaving several House bills on issues like Medicaid and SNAP unheard. He says the move has fueled tension with the House and suggests it benefits incumbents facing tough reelection campaigns, highlighting how state-level maneuvering could affect policy outcomes that matter to Elgin residents.
   

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Elgin

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