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Rep. Ty Burns, R-Pawnee, expressed his disappointment after his house bill addressing student athlete transfers failed to receive enough votes to pass out of the House Common Education Committee.
Read moreLegislation creating a fund to help counties and municipalities impacted by natural disasters passed its House committee Monday.
Read moreU.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, made the following statement as oil and gas prices surge amidst Russia’s invasion of Ukraine:
Read moreOklahomans using Android phones may have trouble reaching 911 if they are not using the latest Android software, the Oklahoma 911 Management Authority reported Tuesday. Android users are urged to make sure their phones are updated to the latest version of the Android operating system to ensure they are able to call 911 from their mobile phone if needed.
Read moreThree impactful winter storms struck Oklahoma during February, snarling traffic on state highways, bringing down power lines, and forcing widespread closures of businesses and schools. The first storm struck Feb. 1-3 and dumped 4-6 inches of snow over a significant portion of the state. Larger totals were scattered about, with nearly a foot of snow reported in both Hooker and Seminole. That same system covered parts of southeastern Oklahoma with up to a half-inch of freezing rain, damaging trees and power infrastructure in the area. The second storm produced near blizzard conditions across far northern Oklahoma on Feb. 16-17. Another swath of 4-6 inches was observed across those counties, with a volunteer observer at Helena in Alfalfa County reporting 8 inches. Winds gusting to over 40 mph produced snow drifts in that area of more than 5 feet. The third storm dumped 1-2 inches of sleet across the southeastern half of Oklahoma on Feb. 23-24, encasing a significant portion of the state in an icy shell that would take days to melt. Thunder was heard during the sleet, signaling enhanced convective precipitation rates. Much of the state received 6-8 inches of snow for the month. Helena led all totals at 17 inches with Seminole in second at 12 inches. Severe weather was nearly nonexistent for the month, but wildfires were a consistent hazard throughout February.
Read moreA Delaware County District Court ruling last week put a permanent end to a groundwater use permit shortcut that had been used by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to help launch large poultry farming operations.
Read moreOKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate voted Monday to prohibit anyone without a disability or who is not trained to assist those with disabilities from fraudulently representing a pet as a service animal. Senate Bill 1223 was introduced by Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant.
Read moreEven before women had the right to vote, they played an integral part in Oklahoma’s history, and continue to make strides in politics, human rights, science, education, business, the arts and more. That’s according to Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd, who is urging citizens to learn more about women who have shaped this state and the country as part of Women’s History Month.
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