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Bill Aims To Attract & Keep Professional Sports Teams In Oklahoma

Bill Aims To Attract & Keep Professional Sports Teams In Oklahoma

Haley Weger It would allow Oklahoma teams in one of the major five sports leagues that have at least $10 million on their payroll to receive up to $10 million back from the state.

Bill Aiming To Fix Loophole In State Bidding Procedures Headed To Gov. Stitt

Bill Aiming To Fix Loophole In State Bidding Procedures Headed To Gov. Stitt

Haley Weger A state audit was released this week probing into alleged misspent federal dollars. Now state lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would hopefully prevent this from happening again.

State Senators Pass Legislation Dealing With "Women's Bill Of Rights," Corporal Punishment

State Senators Pass Legislation Dealing With "Women's Bill Of Rights," Corporal Punishment

Haley Weger Lawmakers at the state capitol moved forward with a handful of controversial bills Tuesday, including legislation dealing with corporal punishment and gender definition.

Bill Aiming To Crack Down On Homeless Encampments On State Property Now Headed To Governor's Desk

Bill Aiming To Crack Down On Homeless Encampments On State Property Now Headed To Governor's Desk

Haley Weger Senate bill 1854 would prohibit people from setting up unauthorized camps, tents or shelters on state-owned property. The penalty for violating this would be a $50 fine or up to 15 days in jail.

House Releases This Year's Budget & Budget Transparency Portal

House Releases This Year's Budget & Budget Transparency Portal

Haley Weger Budget negotiations are in full force at the state capitol, and we’re getting the first look at the state House’s budget numbers. Along with their budget priorities, the House has rolled out a new transparency portal, allowing the public to compare budget numbers between the House, Senate and governor.

Oklahoma Lawmakers File Bill To Criminalize Illegal Immigration

Oklahoma Lawmakers File Bill To Criminalize Illegal Immigration

News 9 Leaders at the state capitol say they had to file legislation making illegal immigration unlawful on a state level because nothing is being done on the federal level to secure the border.

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Questions For OSDE Remain After Committee Meets To Discuss Rule Changes

Questions For OSDE Remain After Committee Meets To Discuss Rule Changes

Haley Weger The state Senate Administrative Rules Committee met Monday morning to discuss more than a dozen administrative rule changes that have been requested by state agencies. Most of the rules being questioned were coming from the State Department of Education.

Questions For OSDE Remain After Committee Meets To Discuss Rule Changes

Questions For OSDE Remain After Committee Meets To Discuss Rule Changes

Haley Weger The state Senate Administrative Rules Committee met Monday morning to discuss more than a dozen administrative rule changes that have been requested by state agencies. Most of the rules being questioned were coming from the State Department of Education.

Bill Aiming To Limit Virtual School Days Passes Out Of Senate

Bill Aiming To Limit Virtual School Days Passes Out Of Senate

News 9 The bill would require all school districts to justify using a virtual learning day.

Bill Aiming To Limit Virtual School Days Passes Out Of Senate

Bill Aiming To Limit Virtual School Days Passes Out Of Senate

News 9 The bill would require all school districts to justify using a virtual learning day.

Bill Allowing 18-Year-Olds To Purchase Handguns Moves Out Of Committee

Bill Allowing 18-Year-Olds To Purchase Handguns Moves Out Of Committee

Haley Weger Current Oklahoma law allows anyone 18 and up to buy long guns, like shotguns and rifles, but it limits handgun purchases to 21 and up. Senate Bill 1218 would allow any gun to be sold to anyone 18 and older.

Bill Allowing 18-Year-Olds To Purchase Handguns Moves Out Of Committee

Bill Allowing 18-Year-Olds To Purchase Handguns Moves Out Of Committee

Haley Weger Current Oklahoma law allows anyone 18 and up to buy long guns, like shotguns and rifles, but it limits handgun purchases to 21 and up. Senate Bill 1218 would allow any gun to be sold to anyone 18 and older.

Budget Battle Continues Between State Lawmakers

Budget Battle Continues Between State Lawmakers

News 9 "I guess I would say this bluntly - the House will roll out the House budget. The Senate needs to stop worrying about it. The Senate is not going to roll out the House budget," House Majority Floor Leader Rep. John Echols said.

Budget Battle Continues Between State Lawmakers

Budget Battle Continues Between State Lawmakers

News 9 "I guess I would say this bluntly - the House will roll out the House budget. The Senate needs to stop worrying about it. The Senate is not going to roll out the House budget," House Majority Floor Leader Rep. John Echols said.

Chaplains In Oklahoma Schools? Shucked Bill Passes Out Of Senate Committee

Chaplains In Oklahoma Schools? Shucked Bill Passes Out Of Senate Committee

Haley Weger A bill that would allow chaplains to be employed in Oklahoma public schools is one step closer to becoming law. The legislation was changed at the last minute before Tuesday’s general government committee, a move that House democrats say undermines the transparency of the legislative process.

Chaplains In Oklahoma Schools? Shucked Bill Passes Out Of Senate Committee

Chaplains In Oklahoma Schools? Shucked Bill Passes Out Of Senate Committee

Haley Weger A bill that would allow chaplains to be employed in Oklahoma public schools is one step closer to becoming law. The legislation was changed at the last minute before Tuesday’s general government committee, a move that House democrats say undermines the transparency of the legislative process.

Bill Headed To Senate Floor Would Eliminate Sales Tax On Gun Safety Devices

Bill Headed To Senate Floor Would Eliminate Sales Tax On Gun Safety Devices

News 9 A new bill passed out of a Senate committee Monday that aims to incentivize gun safety.

Bill Headed To Senate Floor Would Eliminate Sales Tax On Gun Safety Devices

Bill Headed To Senate Floor Would Eliminate Sales Tax On Gun Safety Devices

News 9 A new bill passed out of a Senate committee Monday that aims to incentivize gun safety.

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Lawmakers Push Last Bills Through Committee, Now Head For Debate On The House Floor

Lawmakers Push Last Bills Through Committee, Now Head For Debate On The House Floor

Haley Weger The House met for their last education appropriations and budget committee Tuesday morning. Lawmakers pushed through seven bills that will now advance to the House floor.

Lawmakers Push Last Bills Through Committee, Now Head For Debate On The House Floor

Lawmakers Push Last Bills Through Committee, Now Head For Debate On The House Floor

Haley Weger The House met for their last education appropriations and budget committee Tuesday morning. Lawmakers pushed through seven bills that will now advance to the House floor.

'What Is Best For The Child': New Bill Would Prevent Foster Family Discrimination Based On Religion

'What Is Best For The Child': New Bill Would Prevent Foster Family Discrimination Based On Religion

Haley Weger A house committee spent Wednesday morning debating legislation that would ensure the state isn’t discriminating against foster or adoptive families based on their religion or moral beliefs.

'What Is Best For The Child': New Bill Would Prevent Foster Family Discrimination Based On Religion

'What Is Best For The Child': New Bill Would Prevent Foster Family Discrimination Based On Religion

Haley Weger A house committee spent Wednesday morning debating legislation that would ensure the state isn’t discriminating against foster or adoptive families based on their religion or moral beliefs.

Bill Addressing Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Rules For College Athletes Advances In Okla. House

Bill Addressing Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Rules For College Athletes Advances In Okla. House

Haley Weger Name, image and likeness rules, also known as NIL, are constantly changing. There is a push at the state capitol this session to ensure Oklahoma stays competitive against other state’s universities.

Bill Addressing Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Rules For College Athletes Advances In Okla. House

Bill Addressing Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Rules For College Athletes Advances In Okla. House

Haley Weger Name, image and likeness rules, also known as NIL, are constantly changing. There is a push at the state capitol this session to ensure Oklahoma stays competitive against other state’s universities.

Former Officer Authors Bill To Revoke Bond For Violent Crimes

Former Officer Authors Bill To Revoke Bond For Violent Crimes

Jennifer Pierce A former Oklahoma City policer officer, now a lawmaker, is fighting to keep metro streets safer by writing and advocating for a bill. Representative John George authored a bill that would make it harder for accused violent criminal to get out of jail.

Former Officer Authors Bill To Revoke Bond For Violent Crimes

Former Officer Authors Bill To Revoke Bond For Violent Crimes

Jennifer Pierce A former Oklahoma City policer officer, now a lawmaker, is fighting to keep metro streets safer by writing and advocating for a bill. Representative John George authored a bill that would make it harder for accused violent criminal to get out of jail.

Bill Addressing Foreign Entities' Involvement In Oklahoma Institutions Heads To The Senate

Bill Addressing Foreign Entities' Involvement In Oklahoma Institutions Heads To The Senate

Haley Weger The Research, Education and Government Operations Protection Act would require state agencies and educational institutions to disclose gifts or contracts from foreign countries, specifically countries deemed “countries of concern” by the federal government.

Bill Addressing Foreign Entities' Involvement In Oklahoma Institutions Heads To The Senate

Bill Addressing Foreign Entities' Involvement In Oklahoma Institutions Heads To The Senate

Haley Weger The Research, Education and Government Operations Protection Act would require state agencies and educational institutions to disclose gifts or contracts from foreign countries, specifically countries deemed “countries of concern” by the federal government.

Bills Aiming To Protect Children Pass In The Oklahoma Senate

Bills Aiming To Protect Children Pass In The Oklahoma Senate

Haley Weger State Senators passed a handful of bills aimed at keeping Oklahoma children safe.

Bills Aiming To Protect Children Pass In The Oklahoma Senate

Bills Aiming To Protect Children Pass In The Oklahoma Senate

Haley Weger State Senators passed a handful of bills aimed at keeping Oklahoma children safe.

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GolfSuites Employees Speak Out Following Abrupt Closure

GolfSuites Employees Speak Out Following Abrupt Closure

Kaitlyn Deggs The employees say it’s scary to go from having a job one day to not having one the next and now they’re scrambling to find new jobs.

GolfSuites Employees Speak Out Following Abrupt Closure

GolfSuites Employees Speak Out Following Abrupt Closure

Kaitlyn Deggs The employees say it’s scary to go from having a job one day to not having one the next and now they’re scrambling to find new jobs.

Cursive Handwriting Bill Signed Into Law By Gov. Kevin Stitt

Cursive Handwriting Bill Signed Into Law By Gov. Kevin Stitt

News On 6 A bill that requires all Oklahoma public and charter schools to teach cursive writing to students in third through fifth grades has been signed into law.

Cursive Handwriting Bill Signed Into Law By Gov. Kevin Stitt

Cursive Handwriting Bill Signed Into Law By Gov. Kevin Stitt

News On 6 A bill that requires all Oklahoma public and charter schools to teach cursive writing to students in third through fifth grades has been signed into law.

GolfSuites Tulsa Closes Doors Abruptly After Eviction

GolfSuites Tulsa Closes Doors Abruptly After Eviction

News On 6 A golf entertainment venue shut down and was evicted on Tuesday. There has been quite a strong response to GolfSuites closing, and News On 6 was there as crews showed up to change the locks.

GolfSuites Tulsa Closes Doors Abruptly After Eviction

GolfSuites Tulsa Closes Doors Abruptly After Eviction

News On 6 A golf entertainment venue shut down and was evicted on Tuesday. There has been quite a strong response to GolfSuites closing, and News On 6 was there as crews showed up to change the locks.

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GolfSuites Employees Speak Out Following Abrupt Closure

GolfSuites Employees Speak Out Following Abrupt Closure

Kaitlyn Deggs The employees say it’s scary to go from having a job one day to not having one the next and now they’re scrambling to find new jobs.

Cursive Handwriting Bill Signed Into Law By Gov. Kevin Stitt

Cursive Handwriting Bill Signed Into Law By Gov. Kevin Stitt

News On 6 A bill that requires all Oklahoma public and charter schools to teach cursive writing to students in third through fifth grades has been signed into law.

GolfSuites Tulsa Closes Doors Abruptly After Eviction

GolfSuites Tulsa Closes Doors Abruptly After Eviction

News On 6 A golf entertainment venue shut down and was evicted on Tuesday. There has been quite a strong response to GolfSuites closing, and News On 6 was there as crews showed up to change the locks.

Creek County Family Donates 12,000 Acres To The Nature Conservancy

Creek County Family Donates 12,000 Acres To The Nature Conservancy

Amy Slanchik The Nature Conservancy said the 12,000-acre ranch is in "outstanding" condition, supporting plants and animals. The previous owners wanted the public to enjoy the space.

Town Rallies Behind Fired Fairfax Physician

Town Rallies Behind Fired Fairfax Physician

Cal Day Former patients and friends are asking for answers after a longtime physician assistant was let go from his job at Fairfax Community Hospital. A crowd gathered outside the hospital on Wednesday to show support for the employee.

1 Person Treated For Smoke Inhalation After Fire At Industrial Area In Tulsa

1 Person Treated For Smoke Inhalation After Fire At Industrial Area In Tulsa

News On 6 Firefighters were on the scene of a fire in an industrial area near West 21st Street and Highway 75. A huge black plume of smoke in the air could be seen around 3 a.m. on Thursday.

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