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3/16/2010 11:07:00 AM Blackwell Bill Partners Private and Public Entities for Foster Care State Rep. Gus Blackwell is attempting to improve Oklahoma’s foster care system. He has filed legislation to incorporate more non-profit organizations, community groups and faith-based entities into the state’s foster care program.
3/15/2010 2:34:00 PM House Approves Social Media Probate Legislation OKLAHOMA CITY (March 15, 2010) – Under legislation approved by the Oklahoma House of Representatives, executors of an estate will have the power to access, administer or terminate the online social media accounts of deceased Oklahomans.
3/15/2010 8:23:00 AM Legislation Advances to Prevent Foreign Court Rulings from Impacting Oklahomans’ Rights OKLAHOMA CITY (March 15, 2010) – State lawmakers have voted to allow Oklahoma voters to prevent judicial rulings in foreign countries from impacting local court decisions through approval of the "Save Our State" constitutional amendment.
3/11/2010 4:44:00 PM House Approves Dorman Disaster Relief Legislation OKLAHOMA CITY (March 11, 2010) – Lawmakers voted today to create an income tax check-off to fund the 12.5 percent match required by FEMA to help pay the state portion of disaster response, relief and recovery.
3/11/2010 4:05:00 PM Legislation Seeking to Streamline State Employee Health Insurance Passes House OKLAHOMA CITY (March 11, 2010) – Two bills seeking to streamline state employee health insurance benefits in an effort to improve choice and lower costs passed the House today.
3/11/2010 3:21:00 PM House OKs Dorman Bill to Assist Firefighter Training OKLAHOMA CITY (March 11, 2010) – Under legislation passed today by the Oklahoma House of Representatives, volunteer firefighters would be eligible for two new levels of tax credits for the training they receive.
3/11/2010 2:28:00 PM Legislation to Protect Individuals from Abuse Passes House Legislation to help protect vulnerable and disabled individuals by improving the notification process when abuse is suspected passed the full House of Representatives.
3/11/2010 2:10:00 PM House Passes Health Care Protection Bill OKLAHOMA CITY (March 11, 2010) – Under legislation passed today by the Oklahoma House of Representatives, Oklahomans could vote to keep their existing health care system even if federal health care reform passes.
3/11/2010 1:55:00 PM House Votes to Determine Actual Cost of Illegal Alien Education OKLAHOMA CITY (March 11, 2010) – State lawmakers have voted to require education officials to determine the number of illegal aliens in public schools and the taxpayer cost of educating those individuals.
3/11/2010 12:11:00 PM House Advances Bill to Aid Pregnant Women OKLAHOMA CITY (March 11, 2010) – Lawmakers have voted to allow women to use handicapped parking spaces during the final months of pregnancy if a physician deems it necessary.