State

Sen. Rosino to file legislation banning doxing of law enforcement officers

September 24, 2020
The legislation would make it illegal to post to the internet personally identifiable information—like names and addresses—of a law enforcement officer with the intent to intimidate or harass them.

State drug agents invade illegal marijuana operation in Creek County, find 1,000 plants on several acres

September 21, 2020
OBN says agents developed information from a tip and located an illegal marijuana-growing campsite near Depew, Oklahoma.
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Sen. Murdock set to file legislation making attacks on law enforcement officers a hate crime

September 16, 2020
“With the hatred and unrest in this country, we must classify these careers as a protected class. Attacks against our peace officers are absolutely a hate crime because they are targeted based on their profession.”

Governor Stitt Criticized Over lack of Transparency in COVID-19 Response

August 24, 2020
Stitt announced on Friday he would make previously-hidden White House recommendation reports public.

Creek County is back to yellow risk zone in the state’s COVID-19 alert map

August 21, 2020
Creek County has fallen back into the yellow zone, sitting at 11.58 cases per 100,000.
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OSDH Announces Plan to Provide COVID-19 Testing for Teachers

August 21, 2020
OSDH in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Education has developed a plan to provide optional monthly testing COVID-19 testing of Oklahoma teachers and support employees.

Sen. Leewright, Rep. Phillips elected co-chairs of Rural Broadband Expansion Council

August 19, 2020
The council was created through House Bill 4018, the Rural Broadband Expansion Act. Leewright was principal Senate author of the legislation and Phillips was principal House author, with the goal of improving broadband access throughout rural Oklahoma.

The Real Deal on REAL ID

August 19, 2020
Learn more about when a REAL ID is required, and what you'll need to get one.

FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant to Oklahoma

August 19, 2020
FEMA’s grant funding will allow Oklahoma to provide those unemployed due to COVID-19 $300 per week on top of their regular unemployment benefit.

Rep. Sean Roberts Questions Tax Credit for OKC Thunder if Players Choose to Kneel, Disrespect Flag

August 4, 2020
"Perhaps these funds would be better served in support of our police departments rather than giving tax breaks to an organization that supports defunding police and the dissolution of the American nuclear family.”
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