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wclangdon

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4 months ago

Oklahoma’s health-care costs didn’t rise by accident. Our lawmakers helped make it happen – Read More at wlangdon.substack.com #HealthcareCosts #MedicalDebt #Oklahoma #HealthPolicy #BigMoneyPolitics #HealthcareReform #FollowTheMoney #OKSenate

Daniel B. Kurz, M.A.

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8 months ago

To speak about the people of OK w/this level of sadism & confidence is yet more proof that Americans are diligent practitioners of self-harm. #OKPol #OKHouse #OKsenate #OklahomaCity #Tulsa #OklahomaState

James M Branum - יעקב מתתיהו ☮

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1 year ago

Here is a letter I sent to my Oklahoma state senator (and few other state senators) about why I oppose SB 942 and 991.

The vote is supposed to happen this afternoon, so if you have a moment please consider calling or emailing your state senator today.

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Dear Senator […]

Phyllis Roanokie

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1 year ago

So this is a current bill in the Oklahoma legislature. Anyone understand the implications?
#billtrack #OKSenate

Daniel B. Kurz, M.A.

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1 year ago

Absolutely great news out of OK, as AARP & others partner up to provide libraries w/lendable digital hotspots. Bringing high speed connectivity to rural America should be everyone's priority! #OKHouse #OKSenate #OklahomaState

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1 year ago

Bill filing starts in Oklahoma, tax cuts are first on the agenda for Senate The first bills of Oklahoma’s 60th legislative session are filed. They already regulate a diverse range of topics, but it appears tax cuts will again be top of mind.

Bill filing starts in Oklahoma, tax cuts are first on the agenda for Senate | KOSU
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1 year ago

Senate confirms Jennifer Callahan to A&M board, GOP Caucus picks Lonnie Paxton as new designee Members of the Oklahoma State Senate confirmed Edmond lawyer Jennifer Callahan to the Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents on Monday, July 15, 2024.

Senate confirms Jennifer Callahan to A&M board, GOP Caucus picks Lonnie Paxton as new designee
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1 year ago

Oklahoma Senate to convene for special session Monday, elect next Pro Tem • Oklahoma Voice Oklahoma Senators will return to the Capitol Monday for another special session to elect the next Republican Senate leader and to approve a nomination to the Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents.

Oklahoma Senate to convene for special session Monday, elect next Pro Tem • Oklahoma Voice
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1 year ago

Pro Tem Treat Announces List of Approved Interim Studies | Oklahoma Senate OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City today announced the approved list of interim studies that will be discussed during the legislative interim.

Pro Tem Treat Announces List of Approved Interim Studies | Oklahoma Senate
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1 year ago

Oklahoma Senate to reconvene for special session and caucus meeting July
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1 year ago

Oklahoma's special session lasted less than 10 minutes; no vote held on Stitt's regents nomination The Oklahoma Senate gaveled in for the fourth special session of this legislative cycle Wednesday, and gaveled right back out again.

Oklahoma's special session lasted less than 10 minutes; no vote held on Stitt's regents nomination | KOSU
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1 year ago

OK+Senate+stalls+Gov.+Stitt%E2%80%99s+pick+for+OSU+Board The Oklahoma Senate has no plan for its education committee to meet to consider Gov. Kevin Stitt’s recent appointment of former Oklahoma State University Athletic Director Mike Holder to the OSU Board...

OK Senate stalls Gov. Stitt’s pick for OSU Board | The Journal Record
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1 year ago

Stitt calls Oklahoma Senate into special session to consider a new higher ed appointment • Oklahoma Voice In an unusual move, Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday called the Senate into special session later this week to consider one of his appointments to a board that oversees five colleges and universities.

Stitt calls Oklahoma Senate into special session to consider a new higher ed appointment • Oklahoma Voice
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1 year ago

Tim Gatz wins Senate committee approval for Transportation post despite senator's objection State Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, opposed Gatz and complained that she was not allowed to raise questions about his qualifications.

Oklahoma Senate committee approves Tim Gatz nomination for ODOT
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1 year ago

Treat talks about strained relationship with Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt • Oklahoma Voice Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat said Thursday that Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt appears to have a pattern of vetoing Senate bills.

Treat talks about strained relationship with Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt • Oklahoma Voice
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1 year ago

Pro Tem Treat Comments on State Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Legislature in Compacting Lawsuit | Oklahoma Senate Supreme Court: The concurrent special session was constitutional OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today commented on the unanimous, 9-to-0, ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme C...

Pro Tem Treat Comments on State Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Legislature in Compacting Lawsuit | Oklahoma Senate
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1 year ago

Sen. Dahm accepts non-existent 'apology' from Sen. Treat for April Fool's Day In time for April Fool's Day, Sen. Nathan Dahm tried to fool Oklahomans by stating he had accepted an

Sen. Dahm accepts non-existent 'apology' from Sen. Treat for April Fool's Day
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1 year ago

Oklahoma Senate measure on how judges are selected is a power grab for partisan politics There are those who will not be satisfied until the Oklahoma judiciary is no more than an echo chamber for the governor and his party.

Senate measure would end Oklahomans' right to vote on retaining judges - Sen. Kay Floyd
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1 year ago

Proposed bill aiming to crack down on cyberbullying passes Oklahoma Senate A proposed Oklahoma law is aiming to clamp down on cyber bullying and comments online that could lead to young people taking their own lives.

Proposed bill aiming to crack down on cyberbullying passes Oklahoma Senate
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1 year ago

Oklahoma senate unveils proposed budget. Senators warn the final version will be different.  • Oklahoma Voice OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma senators on Monday unveiled their vision for the state’s upcoming fiscal year budget, which includes increased funding for many court and criminal justice related needs. Under...

Oklahoma senate unveils proposed budget. Senators warn the final version will be different.  • Oklahoma Voice
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2 years ago

State senators filibuster, delay proceedings during critical final hours to get bills passed Oklahoma Senate leaders say they’re frustrated some of their fellow Senators chose to filibuster during the final hours senators had to vote on remaining unheard bills, effectively killing off any …

State senators filibuster, delay proceedings during critical final hours to get bills passed
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2 years ago

Senate passes bill seeking to overhaul Oklahoma’s judicial selection process • Oklahoma Voice The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday passed a measure that would let voters decide to alter how appellate judges are selected.

Senate passes bill seeking to overhaul Oklahoma’s judicial selection process • Oklahoma Voice
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2 years ago

Bill to raise teacher salaries hits dead end, but Oklahoma lawmakers mull other ways to increase school employee pay • Oklahoma Voice A second consecutive increase to Oklahoma teacher salaries appears unlikely with Senate Bill 1313 failing to advance.

Bill to raise teacher salaries hits dead end, but Oklahoma lawmakers mull other ways to increase school employee pay • Oklahoma Voice
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2 years ago

Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat and House Speaker Charles McCall reflect as terms come to an end With long-serving leaders term-limited, Treat and McCall look back on what worked and what didn’t during their time at the Oklahoma Capitol.

Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat and House Speaker Charles McCall reflect as terms come to an end
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2 years ago

Oklahoma Senator aims to spring forward into permanent daylight saving time In a very timely bill, an Oklahoma Senator is trying to lock the clock on daylight saving time.Senator Blake Stephens, (R)-Tahlequah, said the yearly fall back

Oklahoma Senator aims to spring forward into permanent daylight saving time
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2 years ago

Measure would ban homeless camps on state property • Oklahoma Voice The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday passed a measure that would prevent unauthorized homeless camps on state property.

Measure would ban homeless camps on state property - Oklahoma Voice
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2 years ago

‘We need some Jesus’: Lawmaker sidelines school accreditation bill after Republican pushback The Oklahoma Senate Education Committee was scheduled to hear a bill that would have removed authority over school district accreditation decisions from the State Board of Education. But at the end of...

‘We need some Jesus’: Lawmaker sidelines school accreditation bill after Republican pushback | KGOU
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2 years ago

Proposal would grow Oklahoma State Board of Education Lawmakers are considering bills that would add four members to the six-person panel.

Proposal would grow Oklahoma State Board of Education - KTEN
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2 years ago

'The right thing to do': Oklahoma Senate committee advances student cellphone ban On Wednesday, the Oklahoma Senate Appropriations Committee passed a bill banning cellphone use for students at school.Supporters argued that Senate Bill 1314 wo

Oklahoma Senate committee advances student cellphone ban
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2 years ago

Oklahoma Senate approves grocery tax cut. Measure heads to Gov. Kevin Stitt’s desk. - Oklahoma Voice The Oklahoma Senate on Thursday sent Gov. Kevin Stitt a bill that would eliminate the state’s sales tax on groceries.

Oklahoma Senate approves grocery tax cut. Measure heads to Gov. Kevin Stitt’s desk. - Oklahoma Voice
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