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Oklahoma cases of COVID-19 now at 565 with 23 deaths
March 31, 2020
On a global level, there have been a reported 824,529 cases of Coronavirus confirmed, with 40,672 deaths and 174,359 recovered.
COVID-19 now covers more than half of Oklahoma; Governor issues travelers from six states to self-quarantine
March 30, 2020
New counties with cases include Beckham, Cotton and Love counties, bringing the total to 47 counties out of 77.
As Cities, State Tighten Restrictions, One Question Prevails: What Is Essential?
March 26, 2020
Each step taken by public officials to reduce the spread of the coronavirus in Oklahoma raises questions about what is banned and what’s just a recommendation.
Oklahoma COVID-19 cases now at 248, Creek County cases double overnight
March 26, 2020
Creek County COVID-19 cases have doubled from 5 to 10 in the span of 24 hours. Here's why it shouldn't surprise you.
Students not likely to return to school this year, online learning solutions to fill the gap
March 23, 2020
"Our districts have begun planning their alternative delivery methods to support student learning as they prepare to reconnect students with their teachers in adaptive ways.”
Hofmeister urges schools to donate surplus medical supplies to hospitals, nursing homes
March 23, 2020
“Our school communities are known for their generosity and caring, and we have already seen them mobilize in response to the school closures necessitated by coronavirus.”
Senate approves legislation prohibiting traffic citation quotas
March 12, 2020
“By removing their attention from writing petty traffic citations, our officers will have the ability to better serve and protect our communities.”
House Passes Measure Allowing City Employees to Carry Firearms
March 12, 2020
A bill that would allow city employees to carry firearms for protection at work passed out of the House of Representatives this week.
Sapulpa homeschooled senior serves as page for Senate
March 12, 2020
Sapulpa homeschooled senior Grant Cuellar has completed a week of service as a page for the State Senate, Sen. James Leewright, R-Bristow.
Senate approves bill to enable Oklahoma to import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada
March 12, 2020
"With one in four Oklahomans reporting they’d skipped a prescription drug because of the cost, it’s clear this relief is greatly needed.”