McCall, Treat Set to Introduce “Impermissible Occupation” as a Crime
Legislative leaders are proposing creating the crime of “impermissible occupation” as a way for Oklahoma law enforcement to address illegal immigration. House Speaker… 0
Employment Verification State Contracting Bill Passes Senate Committee
House Bill 3623 passed through the Senate General Government Committee on Thursday. It would increase the penalty for a contractor or subcontractor to… 0
Hern Proposes Legislation to Prevent Child Support Administration Issues
The IRS is getting ready to change one of its rules that will impact how states maintain their child support programs. Congressmen Kevin… 0
Drummond Files First Winter Storm Uri Related Lawsuits
Two natural gas marketing companies which operated in-state pipeline and storage assets are now facing a lawsuit filed by Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner… 0
Standoff Over Budget Continues between Legislative Chambers
Wednesday’s Senate Appropriations Committee was slated to hear dozens of House bills. That did not happen due to the budget standoff between the… 0
Kidd Decides Against Running for Reelection to Senate
Senator Chris Kidd decided he would not run for reelection, but instead return home when his term expires in November. Kidd served as… 0
Cole Tapped as Next House Appropriations Committee Chair
The U.S. House Republican Steering Committee has selected Congressman Tom Cole to be the next Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. The Republican… 0
Affordable Housing Commission Bill Moves Forward
The Senate Business and Commerce Committee approved House Bill 2724, setting up the Oklahoma Affordable Housing Commission. It would oversee the planning, coordination,… 0
Slavonic to Step Away from ODVA in May
The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs is looking for a new executive director. Tulsa World’s Melissa Jacques writes Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral… 0
Cole: Ensuring Future Generations are Free of Today’s Diseases and Chronic Conditions
By Congressman Tom Cole Cancer is a terrible disease that affects almost every American family in some form. During April, National Cancer Prevention… 0