Bill to eliminate pregnancy program that covers undocumented women will not be heard. Bill would allow teens to pre-register to vote. House set to hear proposed regulations on medical marijuana. House passes railroad fine bill by large margin. Bill would make turnpikes free for disabled Oklahoma veterans.
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Bill Watch: Opportunities to make Oklahomans better off economically this session. House moves $1,200 teacher pay raise, Senate sees classroom priority. OKC school closure plan revealed, vote set March 4. Seeking a higher minimum wage: Should Oklahoma follow the lead of surrounding states?
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Bill Watch: A strong bipartisan coalition could make huge advances on criminal justice reform. Board of Equalization: Higher appropriations possible. District courts, others seek supplemental appropriation. Bucking ethics proposal, legislators become lobbyists.
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A wide range of education issues on lawmakers’ agenda. Oklahoma Senate Committee approves several criminal justice reform bills, but changes likely. Senate panel passes bill to crack down on four-day school weeks. Teachers and parents prepare to advocate against voucher bills at the capitol. Destructive public school laws disguised as education initiatives.
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Bill seeks to expand health insurance coverage for working poor. Bill expanding association health plans without consumer protections passes Senate committee. Bills seek to modernize 1967 Supreme Court district map. Panel nixes bill to use state money for private tuition.
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Digital licenses, card payments among Stitt's desired 'quick wins'. Stitt appoints Steve Buck, Charlie Prater to positions. Lawmakers react to state's teacher exodus. Teacher strikes made 2018 the biggest year for worker protest in a generation.
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Gov. Stitt can save Oklahoma millions through parole reform. Support staff pay raise and restoring cuts is key to improving Oklahoma’s schools. Controversial rule dropped from Health Care Authority agenda. Teacher raises advance in Oklahoma House with unanimous committee vote.
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Gene Perry
February 13, 2019 // Updated: February 13, 2019
Cooper, Hamon continue youth movement on Oklahoma City Council. Voters keep late Edmond mayor on ballot for general election, select new Norman mayor. Voters OK school bond issues in Edmond, Norman. 30,000 Oklahoma teachers have left profession in the past 6 years, report shows. House leader promises additional funding for higher education.
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Plan would terminate health coverage over returned mail. Auditors tell prosecutors to send collection agency after unpaid fees. Coalition wants standard definition of possession with intent to distribute. Voters consider school bond issues, city council and mayor races.
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