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"The public should absolutely know how we are spending tax dollars. It is a shame the public and most of the Legislature doesn’t know at this time,” said Sen. J.J. Dossett, D-Owasso.
Donna Garlick, 82, retiring after working for nine Oklahoma senators, is known for her coveted and overstuffed Rolodex with the names and numbers of many powerful people.
Lawrence Anderson, denied commutation in 2019, was approved for release seven months later, when he allegedly brutally killed three people, including a small child.
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore would be slated for $7 million in improvements.
The action came after the state terminated its contract with Swadley's Bar-B-Q restaurants due to "potential fraudulent activity."
The American Quarter Horse joins a number of other state symbols, including the buffalo, the state’s mammal, and the ribeye, the state’s steak.
Reaction in the state to a leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion on a current challenge to 1973 abortion rights ruling was swift and varied.
The bonds would cover the debt incurred by the Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company from unprecedented fuel costs, according to the opinion.
The executive director of the state Tourism and Recreation Department has also resigned, Gov. Kevin Stitt announced at a Friday press conference.
Senate confirmation is required.
Peter Henry: Her testimony indicated that she brought the concerns to her supervisors several times.
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.
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.
Jim: Lou Kerr abstained. Leia Laird voted no.
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.…
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.
John: The deadline to file was 5 p.m. Wednesday. Brogdon did not file to run for his old Senate seat.
Jack: State law says it goes to the General Revenue Fund.
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.
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Doug: The Oklahoma House has said it will not take that one up.