Local headlines for Wednesday, April 17, 2019:
- Gov. Stitt is getting a controversial anti-abortion bill passed by the state House. (Tulsa World)
- House narrowly passes bill to allow hunting on public land. (Tulsa World)
- The Governor is getting a bill to create an official astronomical object for Oklahoma. (News9)
- Governor Stitt signs legislation to ban vaping in schools. (NewsOK)
- State Senate confirms three of Governor Stitt’s appointments. (Tulsa World)
- Criminal Justice advocates call on lawmakers to pass reform measures. (Journal Record)
- Lawsuit claims state is lying to deter farmers from growing hemp. (Tulsa World)
- Pool camera allowed in Oklahoma opioid trial. (NewsOK)
- Former OKC bombing prosecutor picked for David Boren investigation. (NewsOK)
- Democratic Congresswoman Kendra Horn outraising rest of the state’s delegation. (NewsOK)
- Sen. Inhofe hasn’t declared for reelection, but is raising money like he’s running. (Tulsa World)
- Oklahoma City Zoo is making money off animal waste. (Journal Record)
- Developers asked to create new things to do in OKC’s Adventure District. (Journal Record)
- Street repairs top priorities for Tulsans. (Tulsa World)
- Governor’s Arts Awards honor a diverse group. (NewsOK)
- Thunder loses to the Trailblazers in the second game of the playoffs. (NewsOK)
