Local headlines for Friday, May 15, 2020:
- Officials say six more Oklahomans have died from COVID-19. (NewsOK)
- Two-thirds of Tulsa County deaths from COVID-19 are people 65 or older. (Tulsa World)
- The governor says he plans to work with legislators on a budget for next year. (NewsOK)
- Phase Two of reopening in the state begins today. (Tulsa World)
- Oklahoma City is entering Phase Two of reopening today. (NewsOK)
- Tulsa is also ready for Phase Two. (Tulsa World)
- Delayed funeral services can resume. (NewsOK)
- A bill taking power away from mayors in a health emergency passes the state House. (AP)
- House rejects health department rule educating on vaccinations. (Tulsa World)
- The State Senate passes a bill to help the meat industry. (Journal Record)
- Lawmaker pulls legislation allowing campaign money for personal use. (NewsOK)
- First-Time unemployment numbers drop to their lowest level in more than a month. (Tulsa World)
- Schools plan free meals through summer. (Tulsa World)
- “Retail Doctor” says 2020 likely won’t be a good year for businesses. (Journal Record)
- Former State Senator Brooks Douglass dies at the age of 56 after a long battle with cancer. (NewsOK)
- Organized sports returns today. (Tulsa World)
- Some casinos are reopening today. (Journal Record)