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Vacant Seats Prompt Costly Special Elections

Vacant Seats Prompt Costly Special Elections

With three special elections underway on Tuesday, Oklahomans are paying for the second, third and fourth time to fill seats left empty by Republican lawmakers, with more than a half dozen more elections on the way. In all, seven seats were vacated this year.

Special State Elections Set For Tomorrow

Special State Elections Set For Tomorrow

Two seats in the Oklahoma House of Representatives are up for grabs in an election set for tomorrow.

State House Of Representatives To Consider Education Savings Account Bill

State House Of Representatives To Consider Education Savings Account Bill

The state House of Representatives was supposed to hear a bill Tuesday on Education Savings Accounts, but now it probably won’t be heard for a couple more days.

Not Everyone On Board With Fallin's Education Savings Account Plan

Not Everyone On Board With Fallin's Education Savings Account Plan

During her state of the state address on Monday, Gov. Mary Fallin spoke in favor of “school vouchers”. Those “vouchers”, or an Education Savings Accounts, would allow parents to take a certain percentage of their child’s school funding and use it for private schools or home schooling. But not everyone is on board with that plan.

Proposed Bill Blocking Teachers From Deducting Union Dues Passes House and Senate

Proposed Bill Blocking Teachers From Deducting Union Dues Passes House and Senate

News 9 A bill blocking teachers from deducting union dues from their own paychecks has passed through both the House and Senate.

OK Gay Discrimination Bill Being Redrafted

OK Gay Discrimination Bill Being Redrafted

News 9 The author of a bill that would allow business owners in Oklahoma with strongly held religious beliefs to refuse service to gays said the measure is being rewritten and likely won't be considered in its current form this session.

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OK Lawmaker Wants To Reward Married Couples Through Taxes

OK Lawmaker Wants To Reward Married Couples Through Taxes

News 9 So the longer you're married, the more the tax deductions.

OK Lawmaker Wants To Reward Married Couples Through Taxes

OK Lawmaker Wants To Reward Married Couples Through Taxes

News 9 So the longer you're married, the more the tax deductions.

New Law To Bring Oklahomans First True 'Black Friday' Sales

New Law To Bring Oklahomans First True 'Black Friday' Sales

News 9 Governor Mary Fallin signed Senate Bill 550 into law during the 2013 legislative session, which allows retailers to offer the same sale prices as in other states.

New Law To Bring Oklahomans First True 'Black Friday' Sales

New Law To Bring Oklahomans First True 'Black Friday' Sales

News 9 Governor Mary Fallin signed Senate Bill 550 into law during the 2013 legislative session, which allows retailers to offer the same sale prices as in other states.

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30 days in: New OSBI director Greg Mashburn brings focus on justice for victims

30 days in: New OSBI director Greg Mashburn brings focus on justice for victims

Lori Fullbright Greg Mashburn is a former DA in central Oklahoma and says the first thing he told his new employees is that the agency will be a no-drama zone. He says their sole focus will be on the mission of solving cases and getting justice for victims.

30 days in: New OSBI director Greg Mashburn brings focus on justice for victims

30 days in: New OSBI director Greg Mashburn brings focus on justice for victims

Lori Fullbright Greg Mashburn is a former DA in central Oklahoma and says the first thing he told his new employees is that the agency will be a no-drama zone. He says their sole focus will be on the mission of solving cases and getting justice for victims.

2 rounds of severe weather for Friday

2 rounds of severe weather for Friday

News On 6 Severe storms and heavy rainfall will continue across Oklahoma through the weekend, bringing a risk of flooding, strong winds, and cooler temperatures.

2 rounds of severe weather for Friday

2 rounds of severe weather for Friday

News On 6 Severe storms and heavy rainfall will continue across Oklahoma through the weekend, bringing a risk of flooding, strong winds, and cooler temperatures.

'This puts their future and our shared future at risk:' YWCA reacts to cuts to refugee programs

'This puts their future and our shared future at risk:' YWCA reacts to cuts to refugee programs

Sam Carrico The YWCA says it's looking at cutting programs after losing $6.5 million because of cuts to federally funded refugee programs. The YWCA in Tulsa says that those cuts could result in 4,000 people losing services in the next year.

'This puts their future and our shared future at risk:' YWCA reacts to cuts to refugee programs

'This puts their future and our shared future at risk:' YWCA reacts to cuts to refugee programs

Sam Carrico The YWCA says it's looking at cutting programs after losing $6.5 million because of cuts to federally funded refugee programs. The YWCA in Tulsa says that those cuts could result in 4,000 people losing services in the next year.

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30 days in: New OSBI director Greg Mashburn brings focus on justice for victims

30 days in: New OSBI director Greg Mashburn brings focus on justice for victims

Lori Fullbright Greg Mashburn is a former DA in central Oklahoma and says the first thing he told his new employees is that the agency will be a no-drama zone. He says their sole focus will be on the mission of solving cases and getting justice for victims.

2 rounds of severe weather for Friday

2 rounds of severe weather for Friday

News On 6 Severe storms and heavy rainfall will continue across Oklahoma through the weekend, bringing a risk of flooding, strong winds, and cooler temperatures.

'This puts their future and our shared future at risk:' YWCA reacts to cuts to refugee programs

'This puts their future and our shared future at risk:' YWCA reacts to cuts to refugee programs

Sam Carrico The YWCA says it's looking at cutting programs after losing $6.5 million because of cuts to federally funded refugee programs. The YWCA in Tulsa says that those cuts could result in 4,000 people losing services in the next year.

Oklahoma and Arkansas Port Operators Group Lobbies for MKARNS Funding

Oklahoma and Arkansas Port Operators Group Lobbies for MKARNS Funding

Alex Cameron Members of the Arkansas Oklahoma Port Operators Association were in Washington, DC, this week meeting with key members of Congress about what they say is critically needed funding for maintenance of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System.

Suspect transported to hospital after standoff with law enforcement near Porter

Suspect transported to hospital after standoff with law enforcement near Porter

Matt Kalish Law enforcement says they shot an armed man who refused to surrender after officers from multiple agencies spent hours trying to take him into custody on Thursday night.

Case of girl left outside freezing: Tribe votes to toughen child endangerment law

Case of girl left outside freezing: Tribe votes to toughen child endangerment law

Matt Kalish The Muscogee Nation National Council unanimously passed a bill to make child endangerment a felony after a Haskell couple was charged for leaving their child outside in nothing but pajamas during freezing weather back in February.

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