The Oklahoma Legislature has more than 3,000 bills to consider in the upcoming session, with some, including measures targeting homelessness, expected to spark concern.
Bixby resident Casey Cusick said he was “elated and thrilled” when he heard President Trump had signed the executive order. Here are those with Oklahoma ties affected by the decision.
Aside from the direct affects Senate Bill 484 would have on homeless populations, it's an assault on local control, opponents say.
An Oklahoma bill would make it illegal for all cities in the state, except Oklahoma City and Tulsa, to provide shelters or outreach for homeless citizens—and would also require them to immediately end any existing programs.
Proposed legislation at the Oklahoma State Capitol would stop municipality funded services and programs that help those experiencing homelessness.Newly elected
The federal agency marked the New Year by recently announcing more than 1,400 grants adding up to almost $36.8 million to support the arts nationwide.
A documentary called "Echoes of Remembrance" was the highlight of the annual Cross-Cultural Martin Luther King Holiday Program in Oklahoma City.
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Oklahoma Turnpike Crews (OTA) continue to plow and treat slick roadways across the state.ODOT reports that
The minority party has identified goals for the upcoming legislative session that focus on improving living standards, education and health care in the state, leaders said this week.
Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Craig, Ottawa, Tulsa, Rogers, Mayes, Delaware, Creek, and Wagoner County until 12:00 p.m. Friday. More accumulating snow will occur this evening and into the overnight hours for most locations.
(Photo by Nuria Martinez-Keel/Oklahoma Voice) OKLAHOMA CITYOklahoma Senate Democrats unveiled on ... Senate Bill 214 from Sen. Regina Goodwin, D-Tulsa, would set a deadline for a state question to come before voters. The governor would have to put ...
More than 30 Oklahoma City Public Schools teachers will receive a pay raise after the district's board of education chose to participate in the state's plan to retain teachers through a bonus program.