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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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Legislation to Overhaul Rainy Day Calculation Filed

January 21, 2021
House Joint Resolution 1001 would overhaul the calculation for the Rainy Day Fund reserve by switching the basis from general revenue appropriations to include all state spending.

Governor Stitt pushes for school reopenings and changes quarantine guidelines

January 19, 2021
On January 12, Governor Stitt held a press conference urging Oklahoma schools to go back to in-classroom learning.
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State Department of Health issues Thanksgiving guidance, releases recommendations on safe gatherings

November 25, 2020
State and local health departments encourage families to stay safe, avoid large gatherings and follow CDC guidelines.

White House report says COVID-19 in Oklahoma is unabated and requires a rapid response

November 12, 2020
According to the latest White House Coronavirus Task Force report, released Wednesday, November 11, 2020, Oklahoma’s weekly new cases and the percentage of positive test results reached record levels as 83% of Oklahoma counties are in the red zone, which represents a high level of community transmission. “The unyielding COVID spread across Oklahoma continues with…

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Oklahoma could triple by the end of December

November 4, 2020
Oklahoma health officials warn that unless prevention protocols are not widely implemented, The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Oklahoma is projected to triple.
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