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Bill banning cell phones in Oklahoma schools sent to Gov. Stitt
Legislation that bans students from using cell phones while in school cleared the legislature and is on Gov. Kevin Stitt's desk for final approval.
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Bill aims to have initiative petitions better represent Oklahoma voters
A bill at the State Capitol is getting a lot of attention for its requirements to make ballot initiative petitions more representative of Oklahoma voters throughout the state.
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Bill incentivizing Oklahoma business growth wins support
A bill that incentivizes Oklahoma businesses to invest in research and development to grow their business is making strides in the Oklahoma legislature.
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Bills incentivizing big events in Oklahoma succeeding in legislature
Two bills that extend an incentive program that helps Oklahoma communities host top quality events are making strides in the Oklahoma legislature.
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Oklahoma faces plumber shortage, senator addressing issue
An Oklahoma senator is fighting to increase the number of plumbers as the state faces a growing workforce shortage in the plumbing industry.
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Education assistance for Oklahoma National Guard members big at Capitol
Oklahoma legislators are overwhelmingly supporting expanding educational opportunities for members of the Oklahoma National Guard.
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Gov. Stitt wants Oklahoma Board of Education members to have more power
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, House Speaker Kyle Hilbert and Senate President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton are working to give State Board of Education members more power.
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New Oklahoma Workforce Commission CEO building vision for future growth
Newly-hired Oklahoma Workforce Commission CEO Kyla Guyette is looking forward to charting a new course to grow the state's workforce and make Oklahoma a top business state in the nation.
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Workforce, tort reform, taxes top State Chamber of Oklahoma’s agenda
The State Chamber of Oklahoma is championing workforce, education, childcare, tort reform and tax reform bills this legislative session in its ongoing mission to make Oklahoma one of the top business states in the nation.
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Oklahoma Senate Republicans seek to limit ‘disastrous’ virtual learning
Virtual learning is harmful to Oklahoma children, says new State Senate leader Lonnie Paxton. Sen. Kristen Thompson filed a bill to limit the number of virtual days.