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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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.
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Senate Bill 1672, by Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, would require appellate and district court judges to retire when they turn 75.
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A Senate panel on Monday passed a bill that would prohibit alcohol sales at self-checkout stations.
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The Cherokee Nation plans to build 15 new cell towers to provide service to 16 of its rural communities in eastern Oklahoma.
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The Senate Tourism and Wildlife Committee on Monday passed Senate Bill 1253 that would remove entrance and day-use fees for residents at state parks.
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McCortney, who was elected as pro tem designee, will succeed Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, who is term limited.
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The Attorney General’s Office is reviewing the filing and will respond when it is appropriate, a spokesman said