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Senate pushes bill to tighten medical parole rules

Tim Farley
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Lawmakers are trying to set specific guidelines for state inmates who can apply for medical or compassionate parole. Introduced by Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, the measure has passed the Senate and is headed to the House for its consideration.
Bills authored by Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman

Bills authored by Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman

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News Staff
Thursday, March 18, 2021
2021 • Senate Bill 120. To create the Prescription Drug Safety and Cost Reduction Pilot Program Act.
TIF will fund two projects in Altus.

TIF will fund two projects in Altus.

Altus OKs TIF districts

Tim Farley
Thursday, March 18, 2021
ALTUS – A pair of tax increment financing districts (TIF) will fund two projects for the industrial and residential areas of Altus. The city council approved the TIFs without opposition, City Manager Gary Jones said.
Oklahoma State Capitol

Oklahoma State Capitol

OKLAHOMA SENATE ROUNDUP

Tim Farley
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Insurance claim measure approved by Senate Oklahoma senators have given their approval to a measure that would require insurers to provide a detailed notice to both the patient and health care provider when denying a claim. Authored by Sen.
Slim Chickens photo obtained from Shutterstock.

Slim Chickens photo obtained from Shutterstock.

Slim Chickens coming to southwest Oklahoma

Tim Farley
Saturday, March 13, 2021
LAWTON—Within a few months, a Slim Chickens franchise will open in Lawton. That’s the word coming from franchise owner Colt Harmon, who has a multi-franchise company with fast-food brands in nearby states. “Lawton really jumped off the map to us. We want it to be a bang,” Harmon said.
Several million gallons of treated water leaked out of Lawton’s huge storage tank at 67th and Cache Road last month when air relief valves froze. Ledger photo by David B. Hale

Several million gallons of treated water leaked out of Lawton’s huge storage tank at 67th and Cache Road last month when air relief valves froze. Ledger photo by David B. Hale

Frigid temps cause broken mains, burst pipes

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Saturday, March 13, 2021
LAWTON – The sub-freezing temperatures that settled in Oklahoma for five days starting on Valentine’s Day wreaked havoc on Lawton’s water system that are still being addressed a month later.
Two legislative measures to help military children were passed through the Senate.

Two legislative measures to help military children were passed through the Senate.

Bills to help military children’s education sail through Senate

News Staff
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Two legislative measures that would help military families with their children’s education sailed through the Oklahoma Senate March 4 and now must receive House approval. Senate Bill 68 was requested by the U.S.
High school students will be required to pass U.S. citizenship test in order to graduate.

High school students will be required to pass U.S. citizenship test in order to graduate.

Bill would require students to pass citizenship test

Staff Reports
Thursday, March 11, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – House Speaker Pro Tempore Terry O’Donnell, R-Catoosa, won passage Monday of a bill intended to “help students become more engaged citizens.
Restaurant sales struggle through winter

Restaurant sales struggle through winter

Restaurant sales struggle through winter

News Staff
Thursday, March 11, 2021
WASHINGTON – The restaurant industry continues to struggle in pandemic conditions, according to new data from the National Restaurant Association.
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