Barbara Hoberock of Oklahoma Voice
Barbara Hoberock is a senior reporter with Oklahoma Voice. She began her career in journalism in 1989 after graduating from Oklahoma State University. She began with the Claremore Daily Progress and then started working in 1990 for the Tulsa World. She has covered the statehouse since 1994 and served as Tulsa World Capitol Bureau chief. She covers statewide elected officials, the legislature, agencies, state issues, appellate courts and elections.
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Lawmakers are moving forward with plans to build an arch and amphitheater on the south Capitol grounds.
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A move by Oklahoma's governor at the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission could shape how future compacts are negotiated.
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The primary election is June 18. The runoff primary is Aug. 27, and the general election is Nov. 5.
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House members on Monday advanced a measure that would give the state’s lowest-paid law enforcement officers a raise.
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House Bill 3694, by Rep. John George, R-Newalla, reverses a portion of State Question 780, which voters approved in 2016 by 58.23%.
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Advocates can now begin gathering almost 100,000 signatures required to put question on ballot.
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But presumed dead bills have a way of coming back to life through various legislative maneuvers.
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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond said Wednesday that transportation czar Tim Gatz cannot hold his three positions at the same time.
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A House panel on Wednesday passed a bill that would put a moratorium on executions.
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A Senate panel on Wednesday passed a bill that would provide $8.3 million to restart the prison rodeo in McAlester.