HB1902 seeks to improve staffing ratios, staff training and installs pay-for-performance rewards
Bill lowers the out-of-state customer requirement, keeps wage and healthcare requirements intact.
Changes to federal tax code though are likely to cost state’s teachers more than they save
Signs nationwide letter calling for increased technology, increased fines
HR1 would also create a federal election-day holiday, require presidential candidates to release tax returns. Vote splits along party lines
Bill would allow those 45+ to continue serving by disconnecting employment from retirement benefit calculation and payment
Judge blocks Trump Admin from adding citizenship question; holds question is knowingly unlawful, unconstitutional
Bills allow Gov. to appoint majority of agency boards, hire/fire their leaders. Dem's fear increased patronage, decreased transparency
Bill would offer up to $25K in tax incentives but includes strict limits on who could apply
$122 million infrastructure investment will benefit customers across five states
Additional restrictions on drone flights within 400 feet of certain Federal facilities in Oklahoma and other states.
Program designed to assist customers yet to be compensated after the multi-state investigation
Attacks Committee Chair Kannady’s action in removing bill titles. Seen as attempt to hinder criminal justice reform.
HB1149 (Grego) seeks to overturn planned move to Sallisaw
Awards recognize individuals and organizations for outstanding commitment to child abuse prevention
No-cost bill was requested Decoding Dyslexia Task Force. Would offer training in identification, resource availability and support.
Bill seeks to prevent the appointment as child guardian those who’ve lost parental rights. Has bipartisan support.
States seek to block the declaration, construction of the border wall and any diversion of Congressionally-appropriated funds
New Documents in State Opioid Case Shine Light on Covert Public Relations Campaign
Reps Cole, Grijalva and Sens Warren, Murkowski lead bipartisan effort to address suicide crisis in Native communities.
Report said 30,000 teachers quit the profession in last 6 years. Low pay, increased workloads and soaring class sizes all cited as reasons.
A new report on the financial condition of the 75 most populous cities ranks Oklahoma City no. 15 in the nation for fiscal health.
Bill expands current pilot program, would provide child-care access for veterans who are primary caretakers when they use VA healthcare.
Bill would remove decades-old exemptions that denied farmworkers minimum wage and overtime pay
The suit claims that officials threatened to remove thousands of voters despite knowing that many of the registrations were legal.
HB1149 would repeal last year’s decision to close the center and relocate to Sallisaw
NextEra, DOD continue negotiations over turbine construction in military air training corridor.
Housing, farm service, tax refunds and some national parks are affected. Military operations and postal service remain open.
7,287 kits still untested but State officials unable to confirm number actually being processed and when backlog will be cleared.
Looks forward to another ‘significant’ Rainy Day deposit, welcomes a ‘more fiscally prudent’ budget process.
VP Student Affairs Myron Pope joins federal commission coordinating 400th anniversary of arrival of first enslaved Africans to the colonies
Assistance designed to help short-term cash flow issues. Farmers continue to experience trade-related losses.
Under SBA rules contiguous counties – Adair, Delaware, Sequoyah – also eligible.
Southwest growers to be represented by Pennsylvania and Kentucky voices instead.
Attorney General Hunter Joins Coalition Urging Social Security Administration to Fight Synthetic Identity Theft
Action frees 21 nonviolent offenders convicted of crimes that no longer carry long prison terms under new laws
NextEra, DOD continue negotiations over military air training corridor.
Bipartisan bill, the Energy Innovation Act, aims to boost jobs, improve health and protect family incomes.
Nations must triple efforts to reach 2°C target, concludes annual review of global emissions, climate action
Since 2012 Oklahoma has recruited 4,200 new foster families, the highest increase in foster homes of any state in the nation.