Red states create their own DOGE efforts to cut state government
Red states are echoing President Donald Trump’s quest to slash the size and cost of the federal government with their own initiatives aimed at making government smaller and more efficient. In the ...
'Bell to bell' student cellphone ban passes first committee hurdle
House Bill 1276, which advanced on a 9-0 vote, would require school boards to implement a policy prohibiting the use of cell phones and other electronic devices.
Oklahoma Democratic Leader files legislation increasing tax credits, minimum wage
The Democratic leader also introduced a bill this session which would increase the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to ...
School cellphone ban passes committees, up for consideration by full Oklahoma House
The bill's author said he hopes the bill can help kids learn better by limiting distractions and lessening behavioral issues.
House committee advances 'Bell to Bell, No Cell' bill to curb classroom phone use
Monday afternoon, the House Education Oversight Committee passed the "Bell to Bell, No Cell" bill to prohibit cell phone use ...
Oklahoma bill aims to raise compensation for those wrongfully convicted
If you were wrongfully convicted of a crime in Oklahoma and got released today, the state would give you a maximum of ...
Bill to ban cell phones in OK schools moves forward
Two bills to ban cell phones in classrooms across the state of Oklahoma will be heard this week at the Capitol. Lawmakers backing the legislation said it would eliminate distractions at school.
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Oklahoma Senate committee passes bill to restrict Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
A Senate panel on Monday passed a bill that would put additional restrictions on the Turnpike Authority before it builds or ...
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Oklahoma Legislators to Consider Eviction Reform Bills
Lawmakers on both sides of the Oklahoma aisle are promoting bills aimed at lowering the state’s eviction rates.