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Byline: Jeff Elkins OKLAHOMA CITY State Rep. J.J Humphrey, R-Lane, says he is taking action after being made aware of a possible pattern of Oklahoma agencies ignoring and covering up [...]

Byline: Jonathan Small Oklahoma is known as a conservative state, but you wouldn't know it from the number of regulations imposed. In its 'Snapshots of State Regulations' report, the Mercatus [...]

Byline: Kathryn McNutt Nearly 40% of employees in the U.S. think they are being tracked by their employers, according to a new study. Surveillance levels could be much higher because, [...]

Byline: Shiloh Kantz These past few years have been tough for the people we once counted on as the ultimate experts. Scientists, doctors, engineers those who've spent their lives mastering [...]

Byline: Emily Gregg Oklahoma is undergoing significant changes in its trust laws with the introduction of the Oklahoma Trust Reform Act of 2024. This legislation, passed on May 31, 2024, [...]

Byline: Jeff Elkins OKLAHOMA CITY A legislative committee focused on economic development held its first meeting this week. The Legislative Evaluation and Development Committee, formed through Senate Bill 1447 in [...]

Byline: Journal Record Staff OKLAHOMA CITY The Senate unanimously passed legislation to allow federal agencies to lease underutilized properties, with rent payments funding capital projects and maintenance. The bill, authored [...]

Byline: Jeff Elkins OKLAHOMA CITY A new law expands an Oklahoma scholarship program to support students with intellectual disabilities. The passage of House Bill 3792, named the Oklahoma Access and [...]

Byline: Journal Record Staff Special Olympics Oklahoma (SOOK) is excited to announce a collaborative fundraising event, 'Bagging with Badges,' in partnership with Homeland Stores and the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Torch [...]

Byline: Journal Record Staff OKLAHOMA CITY The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has advanced a bipartisan bill introduced by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Gary Peters (D-MI) to [...]

Byline: Journal Record Staff TULSA Mayor G.T. Bynum, alongside District 1 City Councilor Vanessa Hall-Harper, announced the formation of the Beyond Apology Commission, a crucial recommendation from the 2023 Beyond [...]

Byline: Shiloh Kantz Our criminal justice system should foster a society where laws are upheld, rights are protected, and individuals are given opportunities for reformation and reintegration into the community. [...]

Byline: Jeff Elkins OKLAHOMA CITY Lawmakers, disabled individuals, their family members and other advocates on Friday celebrated a law designed to ensure that people with disabilities have the same opportunities [...]

Byline: Shiloh Kantz Wednesday marked the 15th anniversary of the last time the federal minimum wage was raised to its current level of $7.25 per hour. Political gridlock has kept [...]

Byline: Jeff Elkins OKLAHOMA CITY The Oklahoma Senate passed a resolution this week condemning acts of political violence. The chamber responded to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump [...]

Byline: Jeff Elkins OKLAHOMA CITY The Senate on Monday approved Gov. Kevin Stitt's third pick for the OSU Board of Regents. Senate lawmakers returned to the Capitol Monday to consider [...]

Byline: Journal Record Staff OKLAHOMA CITY A bill passed in 2023 to increase precinct official pay went into effect July 1 doubling the pay precinct officials receive for a workday. [...]

Byline: Jeff Elkins OKLAHOMA CITY Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday held a ceremonial signing for several measures passed in the 2024 Legislative Session, including bills pertaining to domestic abuse and [...]

Byline: Emily Gregg The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Foreclosure Sales are conducted virtually through bid4assets.com. For bidders who lack access to the internet, they may download the offline bidder form. 12 [...]

Byline: Kency Duarte In today's ever-evolving regulatory landscape, staying informed about changes to labor laws is crucial for organizations. The Department of Labor (DOL) has recently updated the salary threshold [...]

Byline: Jeff Elkins OKLAHOMA CITY Gov. Kevin Stitt has approved a set of highly criticized education department rules, one of which ties a district's test scores to accreditation. Stitt announced [...]

Byline: Jeff Elkins OKLAHOMA CITY The Oklahoma Corporation Commission on Tuesday held the second of three special meetings this week pertaining to energy rates for Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company [...]

Byline: Julie Bisbee Oklahoma's vaping epidemic is closely linked to the state's high density of vape retailers. The latest data shows 6.1% of Oklahoma adults and 21.7% of youth vape, [...]

Byline: Jeff Elkins OKLAHOMA CITY A bill that allows students to take religious instruction for up to three class periods each week is set to become law, legislation that has [...]

Byline: Jeff Elkins OKLAHOMA CITY The Oklahoma House passed a bill that establishes the Women's Bill of Rights, but democratic lawmakers say it only serves to further discriminate against trans [...]

Byline: Jeff Elkins OKLAHOMA CITY The Senate passed 10 budget-related bills Tuesday as lawmakers continue to work toward a timely end to the legislative session, now in its final week. [...]

Byline: Emily Gregg For 24 years I had the honor of serving the people of Oklahoma as a fire fighter. I took pride in having a positive impact on the [...]

Byline: Arnold Hamilton When it comes to Oklahoma's new 'show me your papers' law, statehouse leaders got exactly what they wanted: a federal legal challenge that provides a continuing platform [...]

Byline: Journal Record Staff OKLAHOMA CITY On Monday, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law Senate Bill 1668, authored by Sen. John Haste, R-Broken Arrow. This legislation provides Oklahoma sheriffs with [...]

Byline: Jeff Elkins OKLAHOMA CITY The Oklahoma House is expected to consider an updated version of a measure written to protect victims of domestic violence next week. Senate Bill 1835, [...]

Byline: Journal Record Staff OKLAHOMA CITY Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today passed Senate Bill 1835 off the Senate Floor, which modifies language in the previously vetoed Survivor's [...]

Byline: Jeff Elkins OKLAHOMA CITY A $45 million tornado-relief package passed the Oklahoma Senate Thursday and will become law with the governor's signature. The package, agreed upon by GOP lawmakers [...]

Byline: Jonathan Small School absenteeism is contributing to poor academic outcomes and other negative trends. One measure at the Oklahoma Capitol may improve student attendance. House Bill 1425 provides further [...]

Byline: Jeff Elkins OKLAHOMA CITY A resolution that approves proposed rule changes submitted by the State Department of Education is headed to the House floor. The House Administrative Rules Committee [...]

Byline: Journal Record Staff OKLAHOMA CITY HB 3936 was recently signed into law which updates the law with clear and concise language that will help prosecute crimes related to child [...]

Byline: Jeff Elkins OKLAHOMA CITY The Oklahoma House passed 10 bills, one of which creates rebates for professional sports teams, and two cancer-related resolutions Tuesday. Among the bills voted on [...]

Byline: Journal Record Staff OKLAHOMA CITY Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law a bill last week that modifies continuing education requirements for electrical contractors, journeymen and apprentices. House Bill 3215, [...]

Byline: Journal Record Staff OKLAHOMA CITY Legislation removing the requirement for businesses to check IDs before serving alcohol has been signed into law by the governor. Rep. Robert Manger, R-Oklahoma [...]

Byline: James C. Milton This session, the Oklahoma legislature has taken up several issues for reform in trust and estate law. House Bill 3962, authored by Rep. Jon Echols and [...]

Byline: Jeff Elkins OKLAHOMA CITY A bill authored by Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, after his son's near-deadly roadside accident, is set to become law. Gov. Kevin Stitt [...]

Byline: Jeff Elkins OKLAHOMA CITY The Senate author of a House bill that establishes the Women's Bill of Rights says she filed the measure to fight the erasure of biological [...]

Byline: Jeff Elkins OKLAHOMA CITY A measure criminalizing undocumented immigration in Oklahoma is headed to the desk of Gov. Kevin Stitt, who is expected to sign the measure in the [...]