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Newt Gingrich Speaks To News 9 Ahead Of Address To State Legislature Video included

Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich spoke with News 9's Stan Miller early Tuesday morning as he wrapped up his two-day visit to Oklahoma. More>>

Oklahoma Speaker Derails Bill Targeting Gays In National Guard

Oklahoma's House speaker has derailed a plan to reinstate for Oklahoma National Guard members the "don't ask, don't tell" policy that bars gays from openly serving in the military. More>>

2012 Republican Party Presidential Candidates

Four Republicans continue on the race to win the Republican nomination for President of the United States in the 2012 presidential election. More>>

Bill Requiring Drug Testing For Oklahoma Welfare Recipients Advances

Legislation to require routine drug tests for Oklahoma welfare recipients took a step forward Monday. House Bill 2388 was approved by a House of Representatives subcommittee. More>>

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  • Jury selection is scheduled to begin for Mike Morgan, the former leader of the Oklahoma state Senate who faces federal charges of bribery, conspiracy, extortion and mail fraud.
    Jury selection is scheduled to begin for Mike Morgan, the former leader of the Oklahoma state Senate who faces federal charges of bribery, conspiracy, extortion and mail fraud.
  • Fresh off a three-state sweep on Tuesday night, Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum rolls into the Sooner State to drum up support among conservative voters.
    Fresh off a three-state sweep on Tuesday night, Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum rolls into the Sooner State to drum up support among conservative voters.
  • Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum stopped Thursday in Oklahoma City, fresh off a series of primary victories in Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado.
    Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum stopped Thursday in Oklahoma City, fresh off a series of primary victories in Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado.
  • Dr. Tom Coburn said he's only trying to hold the 9/11 Memorial to the same standard put in place for the Oklahoma City National Memorial.
    Dr. Tom Coburn said he's only trying to hold the 9/11 Memorial to the same standard put in place for the Oklahoma City National Memorial.
  • Oklahoma lawmakers gathered Thursday to talk about newborn health care coverage.
    Oklahoma lawmakers gathered Thursday to talk about newborn health care coverage.
  • State Representative Mike Reynolds said the state can set the standards for the Oklahoma National Guard's membership.
    State Representative Mike Reynolds said the state can set the standards for the Oklahoma National Guard's membership.
  • Former Oklahoma congressman JC Watts has formally endorsed Newt Gingrich for President. Gingrich made the announcement Wednesday evening.
    Former Oklahoma congressman JC Watts has formally endorsed Newt Gingrich for President. Gingrich made the announcement Wednesday evening.
  • Rep. David Dank said Wednesday he'll push for the moratorium while the Legislature considers recommendations from the Task Force on State Tax Credits and Economic Incentives.
    Rep. David Dank said Wednesday he'll push for the moratorium while the Legislature considers recommendations from the Task Force on State Tax Credits and Economic Incentives.
  • Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn has released his new oversight report, "Wastebook 2011" that highlights over $6.5 billion in taxpayer dollars waste.
    Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn has released his new oversight report, "Wastebook 2011" that highlights over $6.5 billion in taxpayer dollars waste.
  • A major news network is reporting that former Oklahoma congressman JC Watts is expected to endorse GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich Monday.
    A major news network is reporting that former Oklahoma congressman JC Watts is expected to endorse GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich Monday.

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