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2 hrs ago | NewsOn6 Tulsa

Oklahoma Capitol Building Evacuated After Incident At Checkpoint

The offices of Oklahoma's governor and lieutenant governor were temporarily evacuated Monday after a man threw a package onto an X-ray machine at a security checkpoint on the east side of the state Capitol.

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Related Topix: Oklahoma, US Governors, Brad Henry

Sun Nov 22, 2009

TulsaWorld.com - News

Benge: Time to "inject some reality" into Oklahoma's budget

State Speaker of the House Chris Benge said Wednesday it is time to "inject some reality" into the state's deteriorating budget situation, a further indication that deeper cuts to stage agencies may be on the way.

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Sat Nov 21, 2009

Durant Daily Democrat

Boren votes to boost resources for Oklahoma's fire departments

U.S. Congressman Dan Boren voted to provide local firefighters with the tools and resources they need to prevent and fight fires, and to continue keeping communities safe.

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Related Topix: Fire, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Dan Boren, Oklahoma

Fri Nov 20, 2009

News9 Oklahoma City

Stimulus Dollars Fight Crimes Against Children

More investigators are joining the fight against Internet predators thanks to federal stimulus dollars.

3 comments

Related Topix: Oklahoma, US Governors, Brad Henry

Thu Nov 19, 2009

KOKI

Senate GOP Caucus Calls For December Special Session

Brad Henry to call a special session of the Legislature for December. Henry, a Democrat, had suggested earlier this week that a January special session might be possible to deal with the state's ongoing budget issues, after the state Board of Equalization releases revenue estimates on Dec.

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Miami Herald

Judge scolds attorneys in Okla. poultry case

A federal judge scolded the 30-some attorneys on Oklahoma's pollution case against the Arkansas poultry industry Thursday, accusing them of bombarding him with "thousands" of documents as the bench trial dragged into its 25th day.

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KFSM-TV Fort Smith

Authorities investigate possible missing narcotics from Seminole ambulance service

Authorities are investigating the possibility that narcotics are missing from the ambulance service Medicus in Seminole.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Oklahoma, Cell Phones, Electronics

KOKI

Judge Dismisses Texas Suit To Get Oklahoma Water

U.S. District Judge Joe Heaton on Wednesday granted a motion by Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the Tarrant Regional Water District.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

News9 Oklahoma City

AAA Expects Increase in Thanksgiving Travelers

The number of people expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday is expected to rise both nationwide and in Oklahoma over last year.

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Related Topix: Oklahoma, 9

Tue Nov 17, 2009

Tulsa World

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OKLAHOMA CITY a ' Gov. Brad Henry on Tuesday put out a three-point plan to address the state's budget challenges.

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NewsOn6 Tulsa

Governor Gets $105 Million In Stimulus Funds To Use At His Discretion

Many state lawmakers asked Governor Henry to dip into his discretionary fund to help senior nutrition centers.

82 comments

Related Topix: Brad Henry, US Governors, Oklahoma, Tulsa Metro, Tulsa, OK, Langston University

Mon Nov 16, 2009

NewsOn6 Tulsa

Governor, Legislature Differ Over Use Of Rainy Day Fund

With Oklahoma facing budget cuts because of the economic downturn the governor and legislative leaders have different ideas on use of the state's Rainy Day Fund.

8 comments

Related Topix: Oklahoma, US Governors, Brad Henry

Sun Nov 15, 2009

KFSM-TV Fort Smith

Oklahoma's American Indian tribes receive more than $135 million in stimulus money

Oklahoma's American Indian tribes have received more than $135 million in federal stimulus dollars, and many are hastily coming up with suitable ways to use the money.

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Related Topix: Oklahoma, Cell Phones, Cellphones, Electronics

Sat Nov 14, 2009

NewsOn6 Tulsa

Oklahoma Writer Calls For Ban of Muslims in Military

Oklahoma freelance writer Timothy Rollins said he believes all Muslims should be kicked out of the United State Armed Forces.

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Related Topix: Oklahoma, US Military, US Army, Fort Hood, Violent Crime

Fri Nov 13, 2009

NewsOn6 Tulsa

Lawsuit Claims DHS Slow, Incomplete When Investigating Abuse

The Oklahoma Department of Human Services is battling a federal class action lawsuit.

21 comments

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Thu Nov 12, 2009

Arkansas Online

Okla. group seeks stay of Ark. sewer-plant permit

An Oklahoma environmental group says it has asked the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission to suspend a permit granted more than two years ago for a sewage-treatment plant that would discharge into a tributary of the Illinois River, which flows into northeast Oklahoma.

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Related Topix: Oklahoma, Arkansas, Science, Ecology

News9 Oklahoma City

Oklahoma Schools 'Race to the Top' for Stimulus Funds

Many people agree education is the key to our future. Oklahoma has an opportunity to get their share of $4.3 billion in federal stimulus money to spend on education, but to get it, the state has to compete in the race of a lifetime.

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Related Topix: Oklahoma, Kids, Family, Tulsa, OK

Wed Nov 11, 2009

News9 Oklahoma City

Report: Treatment Of Kids In Oklahoma DHS Care 'Immoral'

There are disturbing new details into allegations of abuse within Oklahoma's child welfare system.

83 comments

Related Topix: Kids, Family, Oklahoma

Clover Herald

State's Oct. revenue collections below projections

Oklahoma's revenues came in below expectations for the 10th straight month in October, but Treasurer Scott Meacham said there is hope that economic conditions in the state could soon improve.

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Related Topix: Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK, Oklahoma City Metro, Poteau, OK

KFSM-TV Fort Smith

California man facing sex charge in Oklahoma after being arrested at Oklahoma City airport

A 61-year-old California man has been arrested in Oklahoma on charges of coming to the state to have sex with an 8-year-old girl.

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Related Topix: Oklahoma, California, California Government, Cell Phones, Cellphones, Electronics

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