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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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Some unions now angry about health care overhaul
Some unions now angry about health care overhaul
When President Barack Obama pushed his health care overhaul plan through Congress, he counted labor unions among his strongest supporters.More >>
Some labor unions that enthusiastically backed President Barack Obama's health care overhaul are now frustrated and angry, fearful that it will jeopardize benefits for millions of their members.More >>
Obama: Sexual assault threatens trust in military
Obama: Sexual assault threatens trust in military
A day after laying out his counterterrorism vision, President Barack Obama is addressing future military leaders who could help carry it out in a speech to U.S. Naval Academy graduates.More >>
With a growing sexual assault epidemic staining the military, President Barack Obama urged U.S. Naval Academy graduates Friday to remember their honor depends on what they do when nobody is looking and said the crime has "no...More >>
NKorean envoy delivers letter to China's president
NKorean envoy delivers letter to China's president
China's state media says an envoy from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned there is no guarantee of peace on the Korean Peninsula, but also stressed that his country is willing to hold talks with all sides...More >>
A top North Korean envoy delivered a letter from leader Kim Jong Un to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday and told him Pyongyang would take steps to rejoin stalled nuclear disarmament talks, in an apparent victory for...More >>
IRS replaces official who revealed targeting
IRS replaces official who revealed targeting
The Internal Revenue Service official who led the unit that targeted tea party groups and publicly disclosed the activity has been replaced, making her the third top IRS official moved aside since the episode was...More >>
The Internal Revenue Service official who led the unit that targeted tea party groups and publicly disclosed the activity has been replaced, making her the third top IRS official moved aside since the episode was revealed...More >>
Zimbabwe activist: Prisoners denied AIDS drugs
Zimbabwe activist: Prisoners denied AIDS drugs
A Zimbabwean human rights activist says he wants the nation's highest court to order prison authorities to ensure suspects in jail can receive their life-prolonging HIV/AIDS medications.More >>
A Zimbabwean human rights activist says he wants the nation's highest court to order prison authorities to ensure suspects in jail can receive their life-prolonging HIV/AIDS medications.More >>
Some unions now angry about health care overhaul
Some unions now angry about health care overhaul
When President Barack Obama pushed his health care overhaul plan through Congress, he counted labor unions among his strongest supporters.More >>
When President Barack Obama pushed his health care overhaul plan through Congress, he counted labor unions among his strongest supporters.More >>
Kerry blasts Iranian election maneuvering
Kerry blasts Iranian election maneuvering
TEL AVIV, Israel - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is harshly criticizing Iran's guardian council for eliminating hundreds of presidential candidates and, in his view, standing in the way of legitimate,...More >>
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry harshly criticized Iranian authorities on Friday for eliminating hundreds of presidential candidates, suggesting that Tehran is standing in the way of legitimate, representative democracy.More >>
Kerry's focus on peace talks, not settlements
Kerry's focus on peace talks, not settlements
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says Israel's government should prevent further settlement construction, where possible, to help revitalize Middle East peace hopes.More >>
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry urged Israel's government on Friday to prevent further settlement construction where possible to help revitalize Middle East peace hopes, but stressed that the Jewish state and...More >>
Obama balances threats against Americans' rights
Obama balances threats against Americans' rights
Forecasting the changing nature of threats against the U.S. for years to come, President Barack Obama says "America is at a crossroads." And so, too, is his presidency's counterterrorism policy, which has long...More >>
Forecasting the changing nature of threats against the U.S. for years to come, President Barack Obama says "America is at a crossroads." And so, too, is his presidency's counterterrorism policy, which has long struggled...More >>
GOP's Walker touts state ties during trip to Iowa
GOP's Walker touts state ties during trip to Iowa
Wisconsin's Republican governor, Scott Walker, is introducing himself to Iowa Republicans as would-be presidential candidates often do - as one of their own.More >>
Scott Walker tried to introduce himself to Iowa Republicans Thursday as so many would-be presidential candidates often do - one of their own.More >>

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