Local headlines for Monday, March 22, 2021:
- The state’s death toll from COVID-19 increases by 29. (NewsOK)
- Health officials are keeping a close eye on a possible COVID-19 surge this spring. (NewsOK)
- CARES funding helps retain Oklahoma workers. (Tulsa World)
- 70% of pre-filed bills fail to make deadline at the State Capitol. (Tulsa World)
- State House tax cut bill faces uncertainty in the Senate. (Tulsa World)
- Oklahoma City Imam invited to offer prayer in State Senate. (NewsOK)
- SCOTUS could decide this week if it’ll take up OKC panhandling ordinance. (NewsOK)
- Car dealers are cautiously optimistic about 2021. (Journal Record)
- Oklahoma State men’s basketball season comes to an end. (NewsOK)
- Oral Roberts University is heading to the Sweet Sixteen. (Tulsa World)