Janelle Stecklein of Oklahoma Voice
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Lawmakers sent a bill to Gov. Kevin Stitt’s desk on Wednesday that would require purchases of equipment, products and services by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to go out for bid.
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The bill proposed giving lawmakers the power to fill judicial vacancies.
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The state Senate advanced legislation aimed at increasing the anonymity of producers who sell homemade foods earlier this week.
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Oklahoma officials on Tuesday warned visitors planning to view the solar eclipse next week from southeast Oklahoma to watch out for rabies, huge crowds, extreme traffic congestion, a lack of cellular service, hitchhikers, foodborne illnesses and an uncertain weather forecast.
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Legislators are also considering adjusting the cap on the amount of sales and use taxes to help prevent the issue in the future
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Tractor trailers have two minutes to pass while smaller vehicles like cars and pickups would only have one.
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Oklahoma loses an estimated $1.2 billion in earnings, productivity and revenue annually due to the child care crisis.
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Critics say such a measure would have far-reaching implications beyond abortion.
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Oklahoma’s Capitol was among several state Capitol buildings nationwide that received bomb threats Wednesday.
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Officials expect they will likely ask lawmakers for additional appropriations once plans and costs are finalized