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Oklahoma unemployment delays blamed on old computer systems, inexperienced leadership

July 14, 2020

Long lines at unemployment offices and long hold times to speak to claims representatives have…

State Rep. Mark Lawson Receives Award from OSA

June 22, 2020

Lawson’s work on HB 2272 earned him high praise from Sheriff Bret Bowling, who called…

Legislation to make Juneteenth a State Holiday is coming

June 22, 2020

“June 19, 1865, was not just the last day that Blacks experienced chattel slavery. It…

DPS joins other state agencies for national Secure Your Load Day

June 3, 2020

“Secure Your Load” is a national campaign to remind and encourage drivers to make sure…

What you need to know about new mail-in voting rules

May 22, 2020

Wondering how new legislature regarding absentee voting will affect you? Here’s what we found out.

Governor Signs Juvenile Justice Protection Bill

May 21, 2020

The bill will protect children 12 years of age or younger from being placed in…

Bill raising age for tobacco products to 21 becomes law

May 20, 2020

The legislation ensures Oklahoma’s statutes now align with the federal Tobacco-Free Youth Act, which was…

Nonconsensual selling of intimate images/video to become felony

May 19, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Kim David is the author of legislation to protect victims from their…

State to honor out-of-state teaching certificates under new law

May 19, 2020

“This is an exciting opportunity for Oklahoma to help get more certified teachers in the…

Oklahoma has 91 new cases of COVID-19, total now at 5,489; no new deaths in past 24 hours

May 19, 2020

There are six additional deaths; none of them occurred in the past 24 hours and…