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Bill that allows recall elections clears Oklahoma Senate, headed to House of Representatives

The Oklahoman 29 Mar 2025
Although a measure that authorizes recall elections in Oklahoma cleared the state Senate this week, its author said there's still more work to do before the bill gets out of the House of Representatives.
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Oklahoma lawmakers aim to toughen sentencing laws for some violent crimes

The Oklahoman 29 Mar 2025
Five key issues for Oklahoma 2025 Legislature. The first session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature will begin Monday, Feb ... Michael Brooks, D-Oklahoma City, argued on the Senate floor that it could lead to lengthy sentences for property damage.
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Mike Mazzei, former Oklahoma senator, files to run for governor

The Norman Transcript 29 Mar 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – Former Oklahoma Sen. Mike Mazzei on Thursday filed paperwork indicating he is entering the 2026 race for governor ... .
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Readers sound off on educational direction and specialized foster care | Letters

The Oklahoman 29 Mar 2025
We have real issues in Oklahoma ... This year, Oklahoma lawmakers have an opportunity to achieve legal reform by supporting current legislation authored by Senate Majority Floor Leader Julie Daniels and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Brent Howard.
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OKLAHOMA VOICE: Bill advances requiring fewer trips to the pharmacy for women’s contraception

Tahlequah Daily Press 29 Mar 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would make it easier for women to obtain contraceptives despite opposition from a small bloc of Republicans who put up a lengthy argument that it results in murder ... .
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Wild mushrooms, onions or pecans? Foraging bill passes State Senate unanimously

The Norman Transcript 29 Mar 2025
A bill that would allow Oklahomans to forage for wild growing food on state property has passed the Oklahoma senate unanimously and now makes its way to the House for reconciliation and a possible trip to the governor’s desk ... .
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Bill to make protesting a religious service a punishable offense passes Oklahoma Senate

The Oklahoman 28 Mar 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Thursday advanced a bill that could imprison protesters who interrupt a religious service ... It does not apply to peaceful protests, he said.Oklahoma senators say SB 743 is a violation of the First Amendment.
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Oklahoma sports betting bills advance as Gov. Kevin Stitt promises veto

The Oklahoman 28 Mar 2025
Dubbed the "Thunder Bill," Senate Bill 585 passed the Senate this week and would allow the Oklahoma City Thunder to receive a gaming license for sports betting while also granting the tribes the authority to run sports betting enterprises.
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Bill advances requiring fewer trips to the pharmacy for women’s contraception

The Duncan Banner 28 Mar 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would make it easier for women to obtain contraceptives despite opposition from a small bloc of Republicans who put up a lengthy argument that it results in murder ... .
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Senate advances bill to protect Oklahoma religious services from protests

The Duncan Banner 28 Mar 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Thursday advanced a bill that could imprison protesters who interrupt a religious service ... .
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GOP lawmakers in 10 states introduce bills to treat abortion as homicide

The Hill 28 Mar 2025
Oklahoma state Rep ... Three of the bills — in Indiana, Oklahoma and North Dakota — have failed to pass this year ... After Oklahoma’s S.B. 465 failed to pass the state Senate last month, an abortion ...
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Oklahoma lawmakers push to raise age of consent

The Moore County News Press 28 Mar 2025
OKALHOMA (KTEN) - Oklahoma legislators, working to raise the age of consent in the state through House and Senate Bills ....
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Oklahoma Senate passes legislation combating Jew-hatred in public schools

Cleveland Jewish News 27 Mar 2025
Oklahoma stands with our Jewish communities and will not tolerate hatred disguised as political discourse,” the bills' author said.The post Oklahoma Senate passes legislation combating Jew-hatred in public schools appeared first on JNS.org ... .
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Oklahoma Senate passes bills to protect Jewish students, combat antisemitism

Israel National News 27 Mar 2025
Oklahoma state Senate passes two key bills aimed at safeguarding Jewish students and addressing antisemitism on college campuses. Republican state Senator Kristen Thompson. "Antisemitism has no place in our state." ....
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