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Oklahoma County addresses aftermath of fires with property tax relief for affected residents, totaling estimated $40,211 for March wildfire victims; no fatalities reported.
Oklahoma celebrated its thriving aerospace industry on AERO Day, showcasing its economic and military significance, with 240 students, 60 exhibitors, and military members attending.
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Oklahoma City is transforming the former Dewey Elementary School site into a community park with amenities like playsets and walking paths, aiming to enhance neighborhood unity and well-being.
Oklahoma Sen. Nikki Nice's bill to modernize and decentralize zoning in the Capitol-Medical Center district has passed the Senate and is now going to the House.
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The Justice Department is increasing its focus on violent crimes in Indian Country, deploying 60 FBI personnel over six months to solve cases with local and tribal law enforcement agencies.
Tulsa awards $150,000 in arts grants to 20 organizations under Vision Arts 6, aimed at boosting the economy and arts scene, as highlighted by Mayor Nichols and supported by local voters.
The Oklahoma House passed a bill to modernize notary practices, including mandatory exams and record-keeping, to increase integrity and combat property fraud.
Oklahoma House passes a bill to raise the age of consent from 16 to 18, with unanimous support in a 91-0 vote. Rep. Jim Olsen and Sen. Shane Jett are guiding it through legislature.
Oklahoma man Jonathon Chase Russell received a 45-year sentence for sexually exploiting children, involving distribution of explicit images to an undercover agent.
The Oklahoma Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 877 to address deed theft by educating brokers and homebuyers about its risks and signs, with plans to make such theft a felony.
The Oklahoma House unanimously passed a bill to include AI-generated revenge porn under current laws, extending protections against sexual harassment.
Rep. Kevin West's bill to end daylight saving time in Oklahoma failed in the House, continuing the biannual clock changes despite local support for locking the clocks.
Oklahoma Senate passes a bill limiting where new homeless shelters can be opened, specifically not within 3,000 feet of schools in smaller cities. Existing shelters and those in worship places are exempt.
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