Barbara Hoberock
Tulsa Worlds
Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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Oklahoma Senate passes bill to restrict access to library books
Saying he believes in parents’ and school boards' ability to handle the issue, Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, said he opposes the measure. → Read More
Hofmeister, Stitt face each other in gubernatorial debate
State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister said Gov. Kevin Stitt debated in Oklahoma City. The event was livestreamed but not broadcast. → Read More
Panel recommends expanding Medicaid to help low-income pregnant women
Gov. Kevin Stitt supports the recommendations from his Helping Every Life and Parent task force. → Read More
State Supreme Court tosses notary requirement for absentee ballots
The League of Women Voters was concerned the notary requirement would hurt voter turnout during the upcoming elections due to the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Petition seeks to let grocery, convenience stores sell strong beer and wine
Oklahomans for Modern Laws filed the paperwork Wednesday with the Secretary of State. → Read More
Gov. Mary Fallin says billing errors should end Planned Parenthood contracts in state
The governor asks the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to terminate contracts with Planned Parenthood of the Heartland in Tulsa and Planned Parenthood of Central Oklahoma in Oklahoma City. → Read More
Legislators told failure to comply with Real ID will have consequences
Public Safety Commissioner Michael Thompson said the state, which passed a law in 2007 saying it would not comply, has already missed out on millions in federal funds to implement it. → Read More
Oklahoma Supreme Court hands down landmark ruling on same-sex parenting
The ruling acknowledged the rights of a non-biological parent in a same-sex relationship who acted as a parent. → Read More
Labor commissioner's widow describes night of killing and his last words she heard
Cathy Costello spoke during an interim study on assisted out patient treatment. Her son Christian, who has mental health issues, is accused of killing her husband in August. → Read More
New Tulsa road projects included in bond-financed turnpike initiative
Work on the Gilcrease Expressway, Muskogee Turnpike and Turner Turnpike is among $882 million in projects announced Thursday by state officials. → Read More
Contraband-carrying drone crashes at Oklahoma State Penitentiary
The package contained hacksaw blades, a cellphone, a cellphone battery, a hands-free device, two packages of Newport Cigarettes, two packages of Black & Mild cigars, two tubes of super glue, and small bags of marijuana, methamphetamine and heroin. → Read More
Push to remove exemption from vaccination law expected
Sen. Ervin Yen, R-Oklahoma City, has filed Senate Bill 830 that would remove the personal or religious exemption from the law requiring those attending public or private school to receive vaccinations against diseases such as whooping cough, measles and chickenpox. → Read More
Fallin urges lawmakers to act swiftly on Ten Commandments amendment
The Ten Commandments monument was removed from the Capitol grounds Monday evening to comply with a court order. → Read More
Signature gathering for medical marijuana petition starts Thursday
Supporters need 123,724 signatures to get the issue on the November 2016 ballot. → Read More
Poll shows strong support for reform of civil assett forfeiture system; hotline established
The results from Sooner Poll indicate overwhelming support for reform of seizure laws. → Read More
Fourth offender dies following altercation at Cushing private prison
The incident happened just before 5 p.m. Saturday. Three inmates remain in area hospitals in stable condition, according to a statement by Corrections Corporation of America. → Read More
Wife of slain labor commissioner Mark Costello wants the job
In a Tuesday letter, Cathy Costello asks Gov. Mary Fallin to appoint her to the remainder of her late husband's term. → Read More
Investigation of Rick Brinkley, rising star in Oklahoma Senate, catches colleagues by surprise
Officials confirmed that the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is looking into the financial dealings of Sen. Rick Brinkley, R-Owasso, while he was chief operations officer of the Better Business Bureau of Eastern Oklahoma. → Read More
Gov. Mary Fallin signs bill to fund OKPOP museum in Tulsa
The measure provides $25 million in bond funds for the museum to chronicle popular culture. → Read More
House Minority Leader Scott Inman says GOP-run Legislature has hurt middle class Oklahomans
Inman, D-Del City, said middle class families lost. → Read More