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State government reporter for Tulsa World
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Deadline for bills to get out of their chamber of origin looms in Oklahoma Legislature
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Deadline for bills to get out of their chamber of origin looms in Oklahoma Legislature
Thursday is the deadline for bills to pass out of their chamber of origin and the House of Representatives has 174 bills left to consider
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March 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Ryan Walters, Ethics Commission reach settlement over social media violations
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Ryan Walters, Ethics Commission reach settlement over social media violations
In addition to going from @RyanWaltersSupt to @RyanWalters_, the bio for his page on what was formerly known as Twitter now states it is a "personal account" and no longer features his official state ...
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March 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Bill prioritizing natural gas passes through Oklahoma Senate
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Bill prioritizing natural gas passes through Oklahoma Senate
A bill that would make it more difficult for new energy generation facilities to use anything other than natural gas passed through the state Senate on Monday.
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March 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Bill would allow for more raw milk to be sold by Oklahoma farms
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Bill would allow for more raw milk to be sold by Oklahoma farms
House Bill 1162 was advanced even though the FDA explicitly recommends against consuming unpasteurized dairy products to avoid bacterial infections, including salmonella, tuberculosis and listeria.
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March 6, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Bills propose changes to Oklahoma initiative petition process
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Bills propose changes to Oklahoma initiative petition process
Opponents say the legislation would invite legal challenges on constitutionality and reduce Oklahomans' access to democracy.
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March 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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AG to Ryan Walters: Request for legal opinion on Trump order inappropriate, 'political drama' #oklaed
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AG to Ryan Walters: Request for legal opinion on Trump order inappropriate, 'political drama'
"Notwithstanding your rumored aspirations, you are not part of the federal executive branch," Gentner Drummond wrote in the letter Monday stating that the AG's Office lacks appropriate jurisdiction. #...
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March 4, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Tulsa-area freshman lawmakers open up about life at the Capitol after a month on the job
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Tulsa-area freshman lawmakers open up about life at the Capitol after a month on the job
Reps. Gabe Woolley, Michelle McCane and Ronald Stewart have all seen some setbacks but agreed they look forward to seeing more develop from the relationships they're building in the statehouse.
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March 3, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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A bill to ban cellphones from “bell to bell” in Oklahoma classrooms has passed through the new House Education Oversight Committee.
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February 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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House members looking to rein in executive agencies with administrative rule changes
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House members looking to rein in executive agencies with administrative rule changes
Under House Bill 2728, state agencies would no longer be the only ones looking at the fiscal impact of their proposed rules. HB 2728 advanced out of committee this week. #oklaed #okleg
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February 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Protesters in Tulsa, OKC and across the country 'came to fight' Wednesday
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Protesters in Tulsa, OKC and across the country 'came to fight' Wednesday
Those who went to the rallies advocated for a variety of issues, including better education, affordable health care and housing, racial justice, women's rights and immigrants' rights.
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February 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Oklahoma saw 274 companies open or expand last year, creating 30,000 jobs
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Oklahoma saw 274 companies open or expand last year, creating 30,000 jobs
“I want Oklahoma to be known around the world as the state where businesses come because they know that they can operate freely without fear of 'gotcha' bureaucrats or burdensome regulations,” Gov. Ke...
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February 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Walters cites administrative cost savings in budget request with $3 million for Bibles #oklaed
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Walters cites administrative cost savings in budget request with $3 million for Bibles
State Superintendent Ryan Walters faces questions about money for classroom Bibles during his budget request presentation to the the House Appropriations and Budget Subcommittee on Education. #oklaed ...
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January 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Renewable energy restrictions proposed by several Oklahoma lawmakers
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Renewable energy restrictions proposed by several Oklahoma lawmakers
One bill would let county commissions establish a moratorium on wind energy projects if a hub for the crude oil industry exists within their jurisdiction area.
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January 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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CareerTech asks for 10% budget increase to fund workforce training
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CareerTech asks for 10% budget increase to fund workforce training
The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Education on Wednesday was told of research showing that every dollar invested into CareerTech leads to about $9.39 in economic output for Oklahoma. #oklaed
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January 16, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Ryan Walters tells lawmakers he looks forward to U.S. Department of Education being dissolved
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Ryan Walters tells lawmakers he looks forward to U.S. Department of Education being dissolved
The State Department of Education presented its $4.1 billion budget request during a hearing Thursday before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Education. #oklaed
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January 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Against the wind: Green energy opponents rally at Oklahoma Capitol
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Against the wind: Green energy opponents rally at Oklahoma Capitol
More than 200 people rallied at the Capitol to express concerns about development of wind and solar farms in Oklahoma.
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January 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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New leaders of Oklahoma House, Senate elected by members
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New leaders of Oklahoma House, Senate elected by members
Sen. Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, was elected to serve as Senate president pro tem, while Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, was elected speaker of the House of Representatives.
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January 8, 2025 at 8:52 PM