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Headlines: COVID-19 Latest, First Time Jobless Claims Drop & Some Casinos Reopen

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)
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