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District attorneys honor Gollihare with ‘Heavy Hitter’ award
The Kellyville senator was recognized for legislation addressing victim protections and rural prosecutor recruitment.
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Bipartisan Senate deal aims to speed energy and infrastructure permitting
A bipartisan Senate proposal would accelerate federal permitting and give Oklahoma employers greater certainty to invest, build, and create jobs.
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LOFT finds gaps in Oklahoma child care subsidy safeguards
Oklahoma’s program is unlikely to experience large-scale coordinated fraud, but a legislative review identified weaknesses in attendance tracking, eligibility verification, unpaid copayments, and the state’s response when fraud occurs.
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Gillespie appointed to Oklahoma Early Childhood Task Force
The two-year initiative will examine how Oklahoma can better coordinate 19 early childhood programs spread across six state agencies.
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Stitt creates council to advise Oklahoma on federal beef-import policy
The council will recommend steps to protect cattle producers and strengthen an industry that includes 4.65 million cattle and calves statewide.
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Treasurer releases July economic report showing balanced growth, cooling economy
The report showed higher sales and use tax collections, continued manufacturing expansion, and a resilient labor market alongside signs of slower economic growth.
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Oklahoma Decides to host second Election Night livestream
The Aug. 25 broadcast will provide live results and analysis as Oklahoma voters decide statewide, legislative, and local runoff races.
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Stitt signs data center ratepayer protection measure
House Bill 2992 requires large electricity users to cover infrastructure costs associated with their operations rather than shifting those expenses to other customers.
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Bice joins bipartisan Congressional Free Enterprise Caucus
New House coalition will focus on economic growth, fiscal responsibility, and smarter regulation.
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Sam Wargin Grimaldo sworn in as House District 92 representative
The Oklahoma City attorney, former teacher, and newly elected Democrat will represent south Oklahoma City in the Oklahoma House.