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Governor Proposes Plan To Save Insure Oklahoma Program

Gov. Mary Fallin released a statement Friday urging lawmakers to redirect $50 million so Insure Oklahoma could continue to operate as a "smaller, more targeted program run with state dollars only." More>>

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Governor Signs Bill Adding New Requirements For Abortion Providers

Abortion providers in Oklahoma will be required to report dozens of new details about each procedure under a bill signed into law by Gov. Mary Fallin. More>>

State House Approves Bill Concerning Abortions, Minors

The Oklahoma House has approved a bill that requires abortion providers to take additional steps to notify the parents of any minor seeking an abortion. More>>

African-American Oklahoma Judges Honored By Senate

Four groundbreaking African-American judges have been honored by the Oklahoma Senate. More>>

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Sapulpa Legislator Revives Measure To Arm School Teachers
Sapulpa Legislator Revives Measure To Arm School Teachers
Representative Mark McCullough of Sapulpa recently attached a new amendment to a separate bill after his original teacher-carry bill died.More >>
Representative Mark McCullough of Sapulpa recently attached a new amendment to a separate bill after his original teacher-carry bill died.More >>
Oklahoma House Resurrects Bill To Arm School Teachers
Oklahoma House Resurrects Bill To Arm School Teachers
A plan to allow specially trained armed teachers in public school classrooms has been resurrected in the Oklahoma House.More >>
A plan to allow specially trained armed teachers in public school classrooms has been resurrected in the Oklahoma House.More >>
Gov. Fallin Signs Legislation Banning Application Of Foreign Law
Gov. Fallin Signs Legislation Banning Application Of Foreign Law
Gov. Mary Fallin has signed a new legislation that would prohibit the application of foreign laws when the application violates either the Oklahoma Constitution or the U.S. Constitution.More >>
Gov. Mary Fallin has signed a new legislation that would prohibit the application of foreign laws when the application violates either the Oklahoma Constitution or the U.S. Constitution.More >>
Oklahoma Congressmen Propose Bill To Aid Gas Can Makers
Oklahoma Congressmen Propose Bill To Aid Gas Can Makers
Two Oklahoma congressmen have introduced a measure meant to protect gasoline can manufacturers from frivolous lawsuits that can drive them out of business.More >>
Two Oklahoma congressmen have introduced a measure meant to protect gasoline can manufacturers from frivolous lawsuits that can drive them out of business.More >>
Two Longtime OKC Councilmen Lose Re-Election
Two Longtime OKC Councilmen Lose Re-Election
In Ward 1, James Greiner defeats Gary Marrs with 57 percent of the vote. Over in Ward 7, John Pettis, Junior defeats Skip Kelly.More >>
In Ward 1, James Greiner defeats Gary Marrs with 57 percent of the vote. Over in Ward 7, John Pettis, Junior defeats Skip Kelly.More >>
Coburn Outlines Plan To Save FAA Jobs During Sequester
Coburn Outlines Plan To Save FAA Jobs During Sequester
U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn writes letter to FAA asking it to reconsider furloughs. He drafted his own plan, which he says will save hundreds of millions.
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U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn writes letter to FAA asking it to reconsider furloughs. He drafted his own plan, which he says will save hundreds of millions.More >>
OK Governor Announces Petition Drive On Secondhand Smoke
OK Governor Announces Petition Drive On Secondhand Smoke
Governor Mary Fallin has announced plans to put tobacco regulations aimed at reducing second hand smoke to a vote of the people.More >>
Governor Mary Fallin has announced plans to put tobacco regulations aimed at reducing second hand smoke to a vote of the people.More >>
Oklahoma Lawmaker Hopes To Crack Down On Free Cell Phone Fraud
Oklahoma Lawmaker Hopes To Crack Down On Free Cell Phone Fraud
An Oklahoma state representative is advancing legislation to tighten restrictions in the Lifeline program that provides cell phones to low-income Americans.More >>
An Oklahoma state representative is advancing legislation to tighten restrictions in the Lifeline program that provides cell phones to low-income Americans.More >>

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RNC Chairman, Oklahoma House Speaker To Meet In OKC
RNC Chairman, Oklahoma House Speaker To Meet In OKC

Chairman Reince Priebus is scheduled to meet with reporters Monday afternoon at the Oklahoma State Capitol alongside Oklahoma House Speaker T.W. Shannon.More >>
Chairman Reince Priebus is scheduled to meet with reporters Monday afternoon at the Oklahoma State Capitol alongside Oklahoma House Speaker T.W. Shannon.More >>

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First lady to high school grads: Live your dreams
First lady to high school grads: Live your dreams
First lady Michelle Obama has some advice for some Tennessee high school graduates: strike your own path in college and life and work to overcome inevitable failures with determination and grit.More >>
First lady Michelle Obama has some advice for some Tennessee high school graduates: Strike your own path in college and life and work to overcome inevitable failures with determination and grit.More >>
Assad: Syria transition talks are internal matter
Assad: Syria transition talks are internal matter
Syrian activists say that a wave of tit-for-tat kidnappings between rival Islamic militant groups in the northern city of Aleppo risks sparking large-scale internal fighting between rebels.More >>
Syrian President Bashar Assad said in a newspaper interview Saturday he won't step down before elections and that the United States has no right to interfere in his country's politics, raising new doubts about a...More >>
A look at why the Benghazi issue keeps coming back
A look at why the Benghazi issue keeps coming back
The night of smoke, chaos, gunfire and grenades that killed four Americans in Benghazi, Libya, is well-documented. Eight months later, it is the decisions made back in Washington that remain murky and in perpetual...More >>
The night of smoke, chaos, gunfire and grenades that killed four Americans in Benghazi, Libya, is well-documented. Eight months later, it is the decisions made back in Washington that remain murky and in perpetual dispute.More >>
Obama takes Cabinet secretaries out to play golf
Obama takes Cabinet secretaries out to play golf
President Barack Obama has taken two Cabinet secretaries out for a round of golf - in the rain.More >>
President Barack Obama has taken two Cabinet secretaries out for a round of golf - in the rain.More >>
Despite controversies, Obama agenda marches on
Despite controversies, Obama agenda marches on
Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in...More >>
Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in Congress and...More >>
IRS probe ignored most influential groups
IRS probe ignored most influential groups
There's an irony in the Internal Revenue Service's crackdown on conservative groups.More >>
There's an irony in the Internal Revenue Service's crackdown on conservative groups.More >>
Afghan lawmakers block law on women's rights
Afghan lawmakers block law on women's rights
An Afghan legislator says conservative lawmakers have blocked a law that aims to protect women's freedoms, saying parts of it violate Islamic principles.More >>
Conservative religious lawmakers in Afghanistan blocked legislation on Saturday aimed at strengthening provisions for women's freedoms, arguing that parts of it violate Islamic principles and encourage disobedience.More >>
Politics, bribery charges swirl around Ugandan oil
Politics, bribery charges swirl around Ugandan oil
Even before the first drops flow, Uganda's oil sector is beset by bribery allegations against officials, tax-related cases abroad that cost the government millions in legal fees, and the alleged interference of...More >>
Even before the first drops flow, Uganda's oil sector is beset by bribery allegations against officials, tax-related cases abroad that cost the government millions in legal fees, and the alleged interference of a...More >>
SPIN METER: GOP raps Dems for IRS union cash
SPIN METER: GOP raps Dems for IRS union cash
Seeking maximum political gain from the string of controversies swirling around the White House, Republicans are on the attack against Democratic lawmakers who accepted donations from the union that represents...More >>
Seeking maximum political gain from the string of controversies swirling around the White House, Republicans are on the attack against Democratic lawmakers who accepted donations from the union that represents Internal...More >>
Obama talks jobs, says politics misplace focus
Obama talks jobs, says politics misplace focus
President Barack Obama is calling attention to his economic proposals and efforts to expand the middle class.More >>
President Barack Obama is calling attention to his economic proposals and efforts to expand the middle class.More >>

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