Peter Henry: Her testimony indicated that she brought the concerns to her supervisors several times.
Barbara Hoberock
Capitol Bureau Writer
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I have covered the Oklahoma Legislature since 1994. I cover politics, appellate courts, state agencies and the governor. I have worked for the Tulsa World since 1990. Phone: 405-528-2465
The Oklahoma Senate on Monday confirmed key Cabinet post appointments made by Gov. Kevin Stitt.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday signed a bill that makes it a misdemeanor to honk at a bicycle or at an animal-drawn vehicle.
The drug was touted as a treatment for COVID, but later determined not to be effective.
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House Bill 1775 bans schools from teaching that one race or sex is inherently superior to another race or gender. Critics said the measure is so poorly worded that it does not do what supporters say it does.
One measure allows for the purchase of cocktails to go from restaurants, while the other allows for samples of alcoholic products.
The Legislature will have to return in special session in the fall to finish the process.
But the Transportation Commission declined to seek an attorney general's opinion sought by Commissioner T. W. Shannon on the governor's role in highway projects or adopt a resolution saying the state's 8-year-plan should be free from politics.
Barbara Hoberock commented on Former Health Department COO says agency leaders 'not villains,' just 'bad business people'
Barbara Hoberock commented on Oklahoma turnpike tolls will increase next month
Dianna Smith: When the OTA sells bonds, they are borrowing money from those who purchase the bonds. That money is then repaid with tolls they collect.
Barbara Hoberock commented on Bill of Rights monument to be placed on east side of state Capitol
The legislation passed last session. Gov. Mary Fallin signed it. The legislature will not be voting on it again, unless there is something filed to repeal it.
Barbara Hoberock commented on Commission votes 7-1 to remove Ten Commandments from Oklahoma Capitol grounds
Jim: Lou Kerr abstained. Leia Laird voted no.
Barbara Hoberock commented on Richard Glossip execution: Supporters celebrate two-week stay; state remains confident in conviction
Charles: The state in the appeal is represented by Attorney General Scott Pruitt. At trial, the state was represented by the Oklahoma County District Attorney's office. David Prater currently holds that post. We have posted the court's order which explains its reasoning in granting the stay.…
Barbara Hoberock commented on State given 30 days to remove Ten Commandments monument from Capitol grounds
Rick: Attorney General Scott Pruitt's office has said their attorneys are on salary and do not bill hourly. Therefore, they can not provide a total.
Barbara Hoberock commented on Randy Brogdon sets meeting to elect new state Republican Party chairman
John: The deadline to file was 5 p.m. Wednesday. Brogdon did not file to run for his old Senate seat.
Barbara Hoberock commented on Sen. Rick Brinkley to forfeit campaign fund balance, ending Ethics Commission probe
Jack: State law says it goes to the General Revenue Fund.
Barbara Hoberock commented on State lawmakers reach budget agreement
Kathy: The statements were made by Hickman after his caucus meeting. I have yet to see a release on it. The bills are in the works.
Barbara Hoberock commented on Amid the walkout, Fallin calls for all sides to 'lower the tempo of disrespect.' And she has a message for teachers.
Doug: The Oklahoma House has said it will not take that one up.