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OCC orders utility companies to prioritize residents over businesses 

February 18, 2021
The order, which passed unanimously, prioritizes utility availability to homes over businesses during the current winter storm emergency.

CDC announces updated guidelines for reopening schools

February 15, 2021
“The science also shows us that K-12 [primary and secondary] schools that have implemented strict mitigation strategies have been able to safely open for in-person instruction and remain open."

Governor Stitt holds press conference to announce next part of Phase 2 of vaccine rollout

February 15, 2021
"The vaccine will be available to Oklahomans with comorbidities as well as educators and school staff. We are one step closer to giving every parent in the state the option to send their kids back to the classroom”

Governor Stitt signs executive order to speed up driver’s license renewal

February 15, 2021
"No Oklahoman should have to wait months to obtain an ID or take a day off work to renew their license. I’m proud to sign this executive order today to help Oklahomans and eliminate the long wait times.”
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OHP Discourages Travel During Upcoming Weather Event

February 12, 2021
Starting on Sunday, OHP is discouraging any travel because of the dangerous conditions that will be caused by the winter storm.
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Public Safety Committee approves measure to allow drivers to defend themselves from riots

February 8, 2021
"I strongly support the right to peacefully protest, but when these protests turn violent, citizens should have every right to protect themselves and their property.”
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Senate Public Safety Committee approves legislation cracking down on child identity theft

February 8, 2021
The Senate Public Safety committee approved Senate Bill 312 on Monday, which would create harsher penalties for identity theft of a victim less than 18 years old.

State rep files controversial emergency management bill

February 7, 2021
State Representative Sean Roberts recently filed a bill calling for the elimination of emergency management directors and staff in all but four Oklahoma municipalities.

Reps. Logan Phillips, Trey Caldwell Call on Attorney General Hunter to Investigate Robinhood Stock Trading App

February 3, 2021
“The trading restrictions implemented by Robinhood are a clear example of market manipulation designed to protect big banks and hedge funds.”

No “significant presence” of new COVID-19 strains in Oklahoma, but State Epidemiologist says that could change

January 25, 2021
State epidemiologists speculate that the ‘U.K. strain’ is likely already present and circulating in Oklahoma.
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