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State lawmaker battling breast cancer works to help other women with early detection law: "I choose the silver lining"

Haley Hetrick Battling a personal cancer diagnosis, Rep. Melissa Provenzano spearheads 'mammogram bill' for better insurance coverage in Oklahoma.

5 things to know about Oklahoma legislation for new parameters around the initiative petition process

Haley Hetrick Senate Bill 1027 is headed to the governor’s desk, after passing off the senate floor with some new house amendments. The bill has been highly debated all session long, with protestors gathering at the capitol for weeks.

Will Oklahoma voters see big changes in 2025? Lawmakers push for reform

Haley Hetrick Oklahoma lawmakers have filed several bills for the 2025 session aimed at improving election security and transparency, including measures on AI disclosure in campaigns, expanding early voting, and automatic voter registration.

Senate Democrats Roll Out Legislative Priorities For 2025, Focusing On 4 Main Topics

News 9 Senate Democrats are rolling out their plans for the 2025 legislative session. They say they have four main priorities for the year: a great education for everyone, prosperity for all, longer and healthier lives, and open and fair government.

Inequity In College Funding Debated On Oklahoma House Floor Tuesday

Haley Hetrick Both the House and the Senate discussed dozens of bills that will fund specific agencies throughout the state. One big topic Tuesday was if state colleges are over funded.

Survivors Of Tulsa Race Massacre Appealing Case To Oklahoma Supreme Court

Anjelicia Bruton Survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre are appealing to the Oklahoma Supreme Court after a district court judge dropped their case. This is their last shot to get the survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre in front of a judge to tell their stories.

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Bill Passes Through Okla. House That Would Create State Curriculum On Civil Rights

Haley Hetrick A bill working to add a civil rights curriculum to Oklahoma schools passed through the House and will now head over to the Senate for consideration. It was highly debated on the House floor today as members raised many concerns, including possible 1775 violations.

Bill Passes Through Okla. House That Would Create State Curriculum On Civil Rights

Okla. House Debates Police Officer Punishment, Who Should Sit On The Citizen Advisory Board

Haley Hetrick A bill dealing with who decides on punishment for police officers was highly debated on the House floor. This bill would require at least ⅔ of the group that investigates law enforcement misconduct to be made up of officers from the same agency as whoever is being investigated.

Okla. House Debates Police Officer Punishment, Who Should Sit On The Citizen Advisory Board

Oklahoma Legislature Discussing Possible Change To Self-Defense Gun Law

News 9 Oklahoma legislators are discussing a change to the state's gun laws that would redefine what constitutes as self-defense.

Oklahoma Legislature Discussing Possible Change To Self-Defense Gun Law

News 9 Oklahoma legislators are discussing a change to the state's gun laws that would redefine what constitutes as self-defense.

Oklahoma House Education Plan Moves To Senate: Democrats, Republicans Disagree Over School Tax Credit

Jordan Fremstad The House Education plan cleared a hurdle on Wednesday. The House approved $500 million for public education and the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act.

Oklahoma House Education Plan Moves To Senate: Democrats, Republicans Disagree Over School Tax Credit

Jordan Fremstad The House Education plan cleared a hurdle on Wednesday. The House approved $500 million for public education and the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act.

Oklahoma Democrats Call For Gun Reform, Safety-Measures Amid Rising Gun Violence

Feliz Romero The Democratic lawmakers started out their press conference extending thoughts and prayers to the families of the victims in Tulsa.

Oklahoma Democrats Call For Gun Reform, Safety-Measures Amid Rising Gun Violence

Feliz Romero The Democratic lawmakers started out their press conference extending thoughts and prayers to the families of the victims in Tulsa.

'We've Screwed Up A Little Bit': Lawmakers Grill Turnpike Official Over Norman Expansion Plan

Storme Jones The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority faced criticism from lawmakers Thursday over the agency’s rollout of a multi-million dollar planned Kickapoo Turnpike expansion.

'We've Screwed Up A Little Bit': Lawmakers Grill Turnpike Official Over Norman Expansion Plan

Storme Jones The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority faced criticism from lawmakers Thursday over the agency’s rollout of a multi-million dollar planned Kickapoo Turnpike expansion.

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Oklahoma Senator Says His Bill Could Unfairly Target Minorities

Constitutional Carry Passes In Oklahoma House Of Representatives

Aaron Brilbeck A bill that would allow Oklahomans to carry a gun without a license or without any training passes in the State House of Representatives. “I think of a big billboard on the border of Oklahoma. Welcome to the wild wild west,” said Representativ

Constitutional Carry Passes In Oklahoma House Of Representatives

House Passes Bill That Could Change Sentencing For Underage Killers

Aaron Brilbeck

The State House of Representatives passed a bill that could change the way underage killers are sentenced.

House Passes Bill That Could Change Sentencing For Underage Killers

Aaron Brilbeck

The State House of Representatives passed a bill that could change the way underage killers are sentenced.

GOP Budget Deal Fails

Aaron Brilbeck

A republican plan to bridge the state’s budget gap fails, putting services for tens of thousands of Oklahomans in jeopardy.

GOP Budget Deal Fails

Aaron Brilbeck

A republican plan to bridge the state’s budget gap fails, putting services for tens of thousands of Oklahomans in jeopardy.

Pair Of Incidents In Oklahoma House Decried As Racist, Sexiest

Grant Hermes

A pair of incidents in the Oklahoma House of Representatives is being decried as both racist and sexist.

Pair Of Incidents In Oklahoma House Decried As Racist, Sexiest

Grant Hermes

A pair of incidents in the Oklahoma House of Representatives is being decried as both racist and sexist.

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State lawmaker battling breast cancer works to help other women with early detection law: "I choose the silver lining"

5 things to know about Oklahoma legislation for new parameters around the initiative petition process

Will Oklahoma voters see big changes in 2025? Lawmakers push for reform

Senate Democrats Roll Out Legislative Priorities For 2025, Focusing On 4 Main Topics

Inequity In College Funding Debated On Oklahoma House Floor Tuesday

Survivors Of Tulsa Race Massacre Appealing Case To Oklahoma Supreme Court

Bill Passes Through Okla. House That Would Create State Curriculum On Civil Rights

Bill Passes Through Okla. House That Would Create State Curriculum On Civil Rights

Okla. House Debates Police Officer Punishment, Who Should Sit On The Citizen Advisory Board

Okla. House Debates Police Officer Punishment, Who Should Sit On The Citizen Advisory Board

Oklahoma Legislature Discussing Possible Change To Self-Defense Gun Law

Oklahoma Legislature Discussing Possible Change To Self-Defense Gun Law

Oklahoma House Education Plan Moves To Senate: Democrats, Republicans Disagree Over School Tax Credit

Oklahoma House Education Plan Moves To Senate: Democrats, Republicans Disagree Over School Tax Credit

Oklahoma Democrats Call For Gun Reform, Safety-Measures Amid Rising Gun Violence

Oklahoma Democrats Call For Gun Reform, Safety-Measures Amid Rising Gun Violence

'We've Screwed Up A Little Bit': Lawmakers Grill Turnpike Official Over Norman Expansion Plan

'We've Screwed Up A Little Bit': Lawmakers Grill Turnpike Official Over Norman Expansion Plan

Bills Updating Head Lice, Communicable Disease Policy Passes Out Of House

Bills Updating Head Lice, Communicable Disease Policy Passes Out Of House

Oklahoma Senator Says His Bill Could Unfairly Target Minorities

Oklahoma Senator Says His Bill Could Unfairly Target Minorities

Constitutional Carry Passes In Oklahoma House Of Representatives

Constitutional Carry Passes In Oklahoma House Of Representatives

House Passes Bill That Could Change Sentencing For Underage Killers

House Passes Bill That Could Change Sentencing For Underage Killers

GOP Budget Deal Fails

GOP Budget Deal Fails

Pair Of Incidents In Oklahoma House Decried As Racist, Sexiest

Pair Of Incidents In Oklahoma House Decried As Racist, Sexiest

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Man charged for damaging News 9 radar and broadcast equipment

Man charged for damaging News 9 radar and broadcast equipment

Heard on Hurd: food, music, community and more in downtown Edmond

Heard on Hurd: food, music, community and more in downtown Edmond

Developer behind failed Walmart Neighborhood Market plan in Edmond may sue city after council rejection

Developer behind failed Walmart Neighborhood Market plan in Edmond may sue city after council rejection

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Man charged for damaging News 9 radar and broadcast equipment

Heard on Hurd: food, music, community and more in downtown Edmond

Developer behind failed Walmart Neighborhood Market plan in Edmond may sue city after council rejection

Williams Companies chairman says pipeline projects critical to lowering energy costs in U.S. markets

Jena Nelson launches campaign for 5th district of Congress

72-year-old man killed in Johnston County crash