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Mail-Order Birth Control Distributors Could Be Criminalized In New House Bill

Mail-Order Birth Control Distributors Could Be Criminalized In New House Bill

News 9 Despite Oklahoma's strict abortion ban, some state lawmakers say some people are still able to access chemical abortion pills through the mail. A new bill would criminalize anybody who distributed those pills.

Supt. Walters’ Meeting With House Reps. Ends Abruptly

Supt. Walters’ Meeting With House Reps. Ends Abruptly

Haley Weger After over a month of requests from leadership of the state House of Representatives, State Superintendent Ryan Walters finally came to answer some questions from legislators.

Okla. House Approves Stitt's Education Plan

Okla. House Approves Stitt's Education Plan

News 9 At the Capitol, following months of disagreement between the two chambers, the house made a bold step to get an $800 million education package pushed through.

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

Haley Weger 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.

House Democrats Concerned About Transparency With School Tax Credit Bill

House Democrats Concerned About Transparency With School Tax Credit Bill

Jordan Fremstad The Oklahoma House sent a bill to the Senate on Wednesday that would offer a tax credit for parents of children in private schools. Some lawmakers are confused about the transparency of the bill.

Oklahoma Lawmaker Using E-Bike Addresses Infrastructure Issues

Oklahoma Lawmaker Using E-Bike Addresses Infrastructure Issues

Chris Yu An Oklahoma lawmaker ditched four wheels for two. And in doing so, he's gained a new perspective about Oklahoma City's infrastructure.

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Lawmakers Crunch Budget Numbers Behind Closed Doors As Adjournment Nears

Lawmakers Crunch Budget Numbers Behind Closed Doors As Adjournment Nears

Storme Jones As the legislative session winds down at the state capitol, one of lawmakers’ most important duties remains on the to-do list.

Lawmakers Crunch Budget Numbers Behind Closed Doors As Adjournment Nears

Lawmakers Crunch Budget Numbers Behind Closed Doors As Adjournment Nears

Storme Jones As the legislative session winds down at the state capitol, one of lawmakers’ most important duties remains on the to-do list.

Oklahoma Representatives Speak On Updates To Landlord-Tenant Act

Oklahoma Representatives Speak On Updates To Landlord-Tenant Act

Jordan Ryan According to Rent.com, many are seeing an increase in rent prices. Meaning every dollar is being stretched further.

Oklahoma Representatives Speak On Updates To Landlord-Tenant Act

Oklahoma Representatives Speak On Updates To Landlord-Tenant Act

Jordan Ryan According to Rent.com, many are seeing an increase in rent prices. Meaning every dollar is being stretched further.

Landlord-Tenant Act Gets Update After More Than 40 Years

Landlord-Tenant Act Gets Update After More Than 40 Years

Augusta McDonnell A law from the late 1970’s gets an update after Governor Kevin Stitt approved changes this week.

Landlord-Tenant Act Gets Update After More Than 40 Years

Landlord-Tenant Act Gets Update After More Than 40 Years

Augusta McDonnell A law from the late 1970’s gets an update after Governor Kevin Stitt approved changes this week.

Covering The Capitol: Impact Of COVID-19 On Employers

Covering The Capitol: Impact Of COVID-19 On Employers

News 9 News 9's Aaron Brilbeck speaks with Rep. Forrest Bennett about a study that looked at the impact of COVID-19 on Oklahoma employers.

Covering The Capitol: Impact Of COVID-19 On Employers

Covering The Capitol: Impact Of COVID-19 On Employers

News 9 News 9's Aaron Brilbeck speaks with Rep. Forrest Bennett about a study that looked at the impact of COVID-19 on Oklahoma employers.

State Lawmakers Study Impact Of COVID-19 On Workers

State Lawmakers Study Impact Of COVID-19 On Workers

News On 6 State lawmakers are looking at several ways they can help employees in the state.

State Lawmakers Study Impact Of COVID-19 On Workers

State Lawmakers Study Impact Of COVID-19 On Workers

News On 6 State lawmakers are looking at several ways they can help employees in the state.

Covering the Capitol: Learning From The Pandemic

Covering the Capitol: Learning From The Pandemic

Aaron Brilbeck News 9's Aaron Brilbeck speaks with State Rep. Forrest Bennett about what state legislators hope to learn from the pandemic ahead in Covering the Capitol

Covering the Capitol: Learning From The Pandemic

Covering the Capitol: Learning From The Pandemic

Aaron Brilbeck News 9's Aaron Brilbeck speaks with State Rep. Forrest Bennett about what state legislators hope to learn from the pandemic ahead in Covering the Capitol

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Capitol Week In Review: Deadline Week At State Legislature

Capitol Week In Review: Deadline Week At State Legislature

Aaron Brilbeck This was a deadline week for the state Legislature. That means that the House took up Senate bills and the Senate took up House bills. Any bills that didn’t make it through are dead for the session.

Capitol Week In Review: Deadline Week At State Legislature

Capitol Week In Review: Deadline Week At State Legislature

Aaron Brilbeck This was a deadline week for the state Legislature. That means that the House took up Senate bills and the Senate took up House bills. Any bills that didn’t make it through are dead for the session.

Should Oklahomans Know Who Writes Bills?

Should Oklahomans Know Who Writes Bills?

Grant Hermes It's no secret that industry lobbies, companies, advocacy groups and even state agencies all try to make bills filed in the state legislature work for them.

Should Oklahomans Know Who Writes Bills?

Should Oklahomans Know Who Writes Bills?

Grant Hermes It's no secret that industry lobbies, companies, advocacy groups and even state agencies all try to make bills filed in the state legislature work for them.

Democrats Cautiously Optimistic About Working With Governor Stitt

Democrats Cautiously Optimistic About Working With Governor Stitt

Aaron Brilbeck Governor Stitt’s inauguration speech mirrored many of his campaign speeches. He talked about the importance of creating efficiencies in government, criminal justice reform, and properly funding education to make Oklahoma one of the top 10 states in

Democrats Cautiously Optimistic About Working With Governor Stitt

Democrats Cautiously Optimistic About Working With Governor Stitt

Aaron Brilbeck Governor Stitt’s inauguration speech mirrored many of his campaign speeches. He talked about the importance of creating efficiencies in government, criminal justice reform, and properly funding education to make Oklahoma one of the top 10 states in

OK House Of Representatives Pass "Constitutional Carry" Bill

OK House Of Representatives Pass "Constitutional Carry" Bill

The state House of Representatives passed a controversial bill that would allow anyone over 21-years-old without a felony conviction to carry a handgun without a license Wednesday.

OK House Of Representatives Pass "Constitutional Carry" Bill

OK House Of Representatives Pass "Constitutional Carry" Bill

The state House of Representatives passed a controversial bill that would allow anyone over 21-years-old without a felony conviction to carry a handgun without a license Wednesday.

State House Passes Deal, But Likely Won't Stop April 2 Walkout

State House Passes Deal, But Likely Won't Stop April 2 Walkout

A plan to avert a teacher walkout on April 2 was introduced to the Oklahoma state House on Monday.

State House Passes Deal, But Likely Won't Stop April 2 Walkout

State House Passes Deal, But Likely Won't Stop April 2 Walkout

A plan to avert a teacher walkout on April 2 was introduced to the Oklahoma state House on Monday.

Big Cuts Expected After 'Step Up' Oklahoma Plan Fails

Big Cuts Expected After 'Step Up' Oklahoma Plan Fails

A budget plan that would have included teacher raises and the highest tax increase in the state’s history failed late Monday night, leaving the legislature with two budget holes to fill and no money to do it.

Big Cuts Expected After 'Step Up' Oklahoma Plan Fails

Big Cuts Expected After 'Step Up' Oklahoma Plan Fails

A budget plan that would have included teacher raises and the highest tax increase in the state’s history failed late Monday night, leaving the legislature with two budget holes to fill and no money to do it.

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SPD: Human Remains Recovered, Believed To Be Related To Missing Stillwater Teen's Death

SPD: Human Remains Recovered, Believed To Be Related To Missing Stillwater Teen's Death

News 9 Stillwater police say that human remains were recovered on Tuesday, and are believed to be related to the case of a missing Stillwater teen.

SPD: Human Remains Recovered, Believed To Be Related To Missing Stillwater Teen's Death

SPD: Human Remains Recovered, Believed To Be Related To Missing Stillwater Teen's Death

News 9 Stillwater police say that human remains were recovered on Tuesday, and are believed to be related to the case of a missing Stillwater teen.

Local Foundation Providing Community Support To Keep Foster Children Together

Local Foundation Providing Community Support To Keep Foster Children Together

News 9 Family is something many of us take for granted. For children in foster care, it can be tough to understand family, if you don’t know your family.

Local Foundation Providing Community Support To Keep Foster Children Together

Local Foundation Providing Community Support To Keep Foster Children Together

News 9 Family is something many of us take for granted. For children in foster care, it can be tough to understand family, if you don’t know your family.

Senator Lankford Working To Combat Rising Antisemitism On College Campuses

Senator Lankford Working To Combat Rising Antisemitism On College Campuses

News 9 Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel demonstrations are growing in number and volatility on college campuses, as the war in Gaza drags on. At the same time, a bipartisan group of Senators, including Oklahoma’s James Lankford, is working to make sure anti-Israel sentiment doesn’t cross the line to antisemitism.

Senator Lankford Working To Combat Rising Antisemitism On College Campuses

Senator Lankford Working To Combat Rising Antisemitism On College Campuses

News 9 Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel demonstrations are growing in number and volatility on college campuses, as the war in Gaza drags on. At the same time, a bipartisan group of Senators, including Oklahoma’s James Lankford, is working to make sure anti-Israel sentiment doesn’t cross the line to antisemitism.

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SPD: Human Remains Recovered, Believed To Be Related To Missing Stillwater Teen's Death

SPD: Human Remains Recovered, Believed To Be Related To Missing Stillwater Teen's Death

News 9 Stillwater police say that human remains were recovered on Tuesday, and are believed to be related to the case of a missing Stillwater teen.

Local Foundation Providing Community Support To Keep Foster Children Together

Local Foundation Providing Community Support To Keep Foster Children Together

News 9 Family is something many of us take for granted. For children in foster care, it can be tough to understand family, if you don’t know your family.

Senator Lankford Working To Combat Rising Antisemitism On College Campuses

Senator Lankford Working To Combat Rising Antisemitism On College Campuses

News 9 Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel demonstrations are growing in number and volatility on college campuses, as the war in Gaza drags on. At the same time, a bipartisan group of Senators, including Oklahoma’s James Lankford, is working to make sure anti-Israel sentiment doesn’t cross the line to antisemitism.

Hot Temps Tuesday Ahead Of Cold Front, Storms Possible

Hot Temps Tuesday Ahead Of Cold Front, Storms Possible

News 9 Oklahoma Weather Forecast: Bookmark this page and refresh it often for the latest forecast and daily updates.

10-year-old Called 911 After Discovering Parents, 3 Siblings Dead Inside Metro Home

10-year-old Called 911 After Discovering Parents, 3 Siblings Dead Inside Metro Home

Jennifer Pierce Oklahoma City police released the names of five people shot and killed inside a home. Only a 10-year-old child survived the mass killings, police said he was unharmed.

State Senators Pass Legislation Dealing With "Women's Bill Of Rights," Corporal Punishment

State Senators Pass Legislation Dealing With "Women's Bill Of Rights," Corporal Punishment

Haley Weger Lawmakers at the state capitol moved forward with a handful of controversial bills Tuesday, including legislation dealing with corporal punishment and gender definition.

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