Oklahoma

National Leaders in Medicine Meet in Oklahoma to Protest

Express Grave Concern Over Oklahoma Law and Regulation Compromising Patient Safety
March 2, 2005

Leaders of the nation's medical and osteopathic associations met in Oklahoma City today to protest a one-of-a-kind Oklahoma law and regulation that allows optometrists to perform eye surgery with a scalpel.    » read more »

Oklahoma Republicans Kill Fire Protection Measure For Rural Oklahomans

February 23, 2005 -- Republican members of the Senate General Government Committee killed a measure Monday that would have allowed added fire protection for Oklahomans who live in rural sections of incorporated municipalities.    » read more »

Oklahoma Attorney General Requests Execution Dates For Garry Thomas Allen And George James Miller

February 22, 2005 -- Attorney General Drew Edmondson today asked the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals to set execution dates for two men convicted of separate murders in Oklahoma County after the United States Supreme Court today denied their final appeals.    » read more »

Oklahoma Governor Henry Urges Strengthening State Anti-Meth Law

February 03, 2005 -- Oklahoma City – Hoping to build on Oklahoma’s amazing success in battling the methamphetamine epidemic, Gov. Brad Henry today proposed strengthening the state’s landmark anti-meth law.    » read more »

Oklahoma Senator Riley Files Legislation to Benefit Oklahoma’s Military Personnel

January 2, 2005 -- Senator Nancy Riley has once again filed legislation that will increase the amount an individual serving in the Armed Forces can take as an income tax deduction.    » read more »

Governor Henry Presents Heroic Oklahoman Award to Three for Rescue of Tulsa Woman, Child

January 28, 2005 -- Oklahoma City – Governor Brad Henry today bestowed honors on three Oklahomans who helped rescue a woman and her two-year-old son from drowning in a car accident on Dec. 23, 2004.    » read more »

Oklahoma Republicans Join Doctors, Business Leaders to Call for ‘Meaningful’ Lawsuit Reform in 2005

Senate GOP Leader Highlights Lawsuit Reform Proposal

January 27, 2005 -- Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin and Senate Republican leaders, joined by several Oklahoma doctors and business leaders, called for meaningful lawsuit reform during the 2005 legislative session.    » read more »

Oklahoma Democrats Offer HOPE for Working Families

January 27, 2005 -- Oklahoma Senate Democratic leaders unveiled a proposal to lower taxes on working families, attract new jobs to the state, and protect Oklahomans’ investment in public schools and health care.    » read more »

Oklahoma Governor Henry Announces Nursing Home Reform Effort

January 27, 2005 -- Oklahoma City – Gov. Brad Henry is calling for reforms in the Oklahoma nursing home industry, saying additional safeguards can help improve the quality of life for residents and better protect them from harm. Among other things, the governor has proposed hiring more state health inspectors and mandating greater scrutiny of employees to improve safety in Oklahoma nursing homes.    » read more »

Adelson introduces Oklahoma Fair Protection Act Legislation Provides Protection for American Workers

January 26, 2005 -- As part of a comprehensive plan to assist working families, Senator Tom Adelson has filed legislation that would impose state penalties against employers who hire illegal aliens.    » read more »

Corn Files Bill to Enhance the Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act

January 26, 2005 -- Senator Kenneth Corn (D-Poteau) has filed legislation that will limit the use of an automatic dial announcing device, such as those used during the 2004 campaigns.    » read more »

Rural and Affordable Housing Low-Interest Loan Program Launched in Oklahoma

January 25, 2005 -- OKLAHOMA CITY – Up to $25 million is now available for low-interest loans for developers of rural and affordable housing. At a state capitol news conference Tuesday afternoon, State Treasurer Robert Butkin officially launched his new Rural and Affordable Housing Linked Deposit Program.    » read more »

Execution Date Set for Convicted Murderer John David Duty

January 24, 2005 -- The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals today set Feb. 24 as the execution date for Pittsburg County death row inmate John David Duty.    » read more »

Oklahoma Governor Henry Unveils ‘Operation Homefront’ Benefits for Army, Air National Guard

January 24, 2005 -- Oklahoma City – Gov. Brad Henry today proposed a sweeping package of benefits to help members of the Oklahoma National Guard and Air National Guard and families as they continue playing a crucial role in the global war on terrorism.    » read more »

Bills Filed Giving Tax Relief and Survivors Benefits for Oklahomans on Active Duty

January 21, 2005 -- Two bills aimed at giving tax relief to Oklahomans serving on active duty and a survivor’s benefit to military families who’ve lost a loved one are among the measures filed for the 2005 legislative session.    » read more »