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Rep. Jason Murphey, R-Guthrie, discusses savings realized by the state so far as a result of purchasing reforms passed in recent years.

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2/8/2010 4:20:00 PM E-STOP Law will Protect Children OKLAHOMA CITY (February 8, 2010) – In order to stop sex offenders who use social networking sites to prowl for children, state Rep. Ken Luttrell has introduced House Bill 2934, the Electronic Security and Targeting Online Predators Act (E-STOP).
2/8/2010 4:15:00 PM Wright Files Legislation to Keep Kids Out of Lotto Ads OKLAHOMA CITY (February 8, 2009) – State Rep. Harold Wright said it is "inappropriate" to use children in state lottery commercials and has filed legislation to stop that exploitation.
2/8/2010 4:14:00 PM Kouplen Bill Would Protect Students from Dramatic Tuition Hikes OKLAHOMA CITY (February 8, 2010) – To help protect college students from being hit with a significant increase in tuition during one school year, state Rep. Steve Kouplen has filed legislation to limit the amount colleges and universities can increase college tuition.
2/8/2010 4:08:00 PM Boy Scouts Celebrate 100 Years at Capitol OKLAHOMA CITY (February 8, 2010) – State Reps. Scott Martin and Lewis Moore were proud today to welcome and celebrate with a number of Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, who attended events at the state Capitol commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.
2/8/2010 4:05:00 PM House Committee Told Millions Saved as a Result of Purchasing Reforms, More to Come OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 8, 2010) — State agencies could potentially save as much as $12 million with recently-completed and ongoing contract negotiations made possible by purchasing reforms put in place in recent years, House committee members were told today.
2/8/2010 12:27:00 PM Performance Pay Pilot Program Passes House Committee OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 8, 2010) —Legislation proposing a performance pay pilot program in six school districts across the state passed committee unanimously with bipartisan support today.
2/8/2010 10:36:00 AM L.E. Rader Remediation Bill Advances OKLAHOMA CITY (February 8, 2010) – The state Office of Juvenile Affairs would be required to pay for remediation of the L.E. Rader Center property in Sand Springs once the facility is closed under legislation advanced today.
2/3/2010 3:34:00 PM Lawmaker Seeks to Provide Coverage for Uninsured Veterans OKLAHOMA CITY (February 3, 2010) This session a lawmaker has introduced legislation to cover uninsured Oklahoma veterans who fall through the cracks of eligibility for federal programs.
2/3/2010 12:47:00 PM Committee Clears Bill to Curb Dropout Rates OKLAHOMA CITY (February 3, 2010) – Legislation that would help curb high dropout rates in Oklahoma was passed unanimously by the House Common Education Committee today.
2/2/2010 2:22:00 PM Committee Clears Bill To Expand Technology Districts Use of Building Funds OKLAHOMA CITY (February 2, 2010) – The House Higher Education and Career Technology Committee passed a bill today that would allow technology school districts to use building funds for computer repair and equipment.