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Friday, May 24, 2013  Oklahoma lawmakers are hoping to adjourn the 2013 Legislature one week earlier than required.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Oklahoma Senate is expected to consider and give final legislative approval to a $7.1 billion general appropriations bill that will fund state government for the upcoming fiscal year that begins July 1.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Democrats in the Oklahoma House are expressing concern about funding for public education.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The Oklahoma Senate has approved a bill to change the A-F grading system for state public schools.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  An Oklahoma House panel is expected to consider a pair of bills that would tighten the requirements for girls under age 18 to notify a parent before receiving an abortion.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Incoming Oklahoma House Speaker T.W. Shannon has announced the leaders of various committees for the upcoming legislative session, including the creation of a new States' Rights Committee.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  The Oklahoma House will not take up a proposal announced last week to slash Oklahoma's income tax and has instead come up with its own plan to cut taxes.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  A bill to gradually increase the legal age to purchase tobacco in Oklahoma from 18 to 21 has passed out of a House committee.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011  A legislative panel has approved anti-bullying legislation designed to protect Oklahoma school students from intimidation and harassment both on and off school grounds.

Thursday, May 27, 2010  The Oklahoma House has given final passage to legislation that makes sweeping changes to the state's Workers' Compensation Court.

Monday, May 24, 2010  The Oklahoma House has voted to override the governor's veto of a bill requiring women and their doctors to complete a lengthy questionnaire before an abortion.

Monday, May 24, 2010  The Oklahoma House has approved a bill that would prohibit the Oklahoma Lottery Commission from using children in its advertisements.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 

Tuesday, May 11, 2010  The Oklahoma House has failed to override the governor's veto of a bill prohibiting the use of radio frequency identification tags from being added to driver's licenses or state ID cards.

Monday, May 10, 2010  A bill that would require women seeking an abortion to complete a lengthy questionnaire that includes questions about their race and relationships has passed the Oklahoma House.