Hilbert Outlines Education Priorities as Legislative Deadline Approaches
Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert outlined House leadership’s education priorities this week as lawmakers begin floor debate ahead of a key legislative deadline…. 0
Cornelius Announces Run for Oklahoma Senate District 17
A longtime Oklahoma City firefighter and battalion chief is entering the race for the Oklahoma Senate. Randy Cornelius, a resident of Wanette with… 0
House Passes Norwood Bill Updating Oklahoma 211 Collaborative
The Oklahoma House of Representatives has approved legislation updating the governance structure of the Oklahoma 211 Collaborative, the statewide network that connects residents… 0
Senate Passes Rader Bill Updating Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program
The Oklahoma Senate has approved legislation aimed at updating one of the state’s primary economic development incentive programs. Oklahoma Senator Dave Rader said… 0
House Advances Bill Increasing Penalties for Domestic Violence by Strangulation
A bill increasing prison time requirements for domestic violence by strangulation is advancing to the Oklahoma Senate after clearing the Oklahoma House unanimously…. 0
Measures Changing State Superintendent Selection Advance To House Floor
Two measures that would change how Oklahoma selects its state superintendent and restructures the State Board of Education are awaiting consideration on the… 0
February GRF Collections Exceed Monthly And Year-To-Date Estimates
General Revenue Fund collections in February totaled $476.7 million, exceeding the monthly estimate by $49.4 million, or 11.6 percent, according to new figures… 0
Senate Approves Measure Increasing Penalties for Domestic Abuse in Presence of a Child
The Oklahoma Senate has approved legislation to increase penalties for domestic abuse committed in the presence of a child. Senate Bill 1238, authored… 0
House Advances Bill to Modernize VIN Inspection Process
Legislation aimed at updating Oklahoma’s vehicle identification number inspection process is headed to the Senate after clearing the Oklahoma House. House Bill 3148,… 0
OICA: Advocacy on Children’s Bills Continues
By Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy CEO Joe Dorman OKLAHOMA CITY – As we discussed last week, the Oklahoma Legislature continues to move… 0