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Oklahoma News Report
May 6, 2010 (28:38)
The crash of a single engine airplane has injured one person near the Prague airport. What caused the crash is not yet known. Hundreds of Oklahomans with developmental disabilities worked the halls of the state Capitol today, telling lawmakers that more budget cuts will leave them homeless and put workers that provide services they need, on the unemployment line. Finding ways to help men and women coming out of the state prison system re-integrate effectively with society is the goal of a meeting today at the state Capitol. DOC officials along with groups from the faith-based community are discussing ongoing efforts in the face of mounting budget cuts. A Tulsan, who has an elementary school named after him, spends the day passing out free musical instruments to students. We visit with country music legend, Roy Clark.
Originally broadcast on May 6, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
April 13, 2010 (35:58)
Talk of creating an Oklahoma militia among Tea Party leaders and some state lawmakers.
Originally broadcast on April 13, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
May 5, 2010 (28:39)
The state Senate tried but fell short of mustering enough votes to over-ride the governor’s veto of a bill that would have exempted Oklahoma-made firearms and ammunition from federal regulation. A diverse coalition of people turned out at the capitol today to rally for solutions to the budget cuts that are coming to nursing homes, Medicaid and senior nutrition programs. House Democrats are urging passage of a moratorium on some of the states more than 450 tax credits as a way to raise money and avoid another round of major budget cuts. A group of doctors and health care workers is urging lawmakers to approve a bill that is designed to encourage more primary care physicians across the state. Tonight we talk In-Depth with an Oklahoman involved in the effort to stop the trafficking of humans.
Originally broadcast on May 5, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
May 3, 2010 (28:40)
An Oklahoma County District Court judge has signed a temporary restraining order, blocking enforcement of one of the states new anti-abortion laws. A hearing is planned for July concerning the future of the law that requires women to undergo an ultra-sound exam before the procedure is performed. A Senate budget panel has approved the elimination of a pair of investment tax credits designed to save the state an estimated $31-million. Oklahoma U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe has released his list of earmark requests. The spending plan totals more than $615-million. About two-thirds of that for defense contractors and military bases. We talk In-Depth tonight with the producer of the first feature film made by the Chickasaw Nation. The movie is the true life story of Eula “Pearl” Carter-Scott who was the youngest licensed female pilot in the nation in 1928.
Originally broadcast on May 3, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
May 4, 2010 (28:39)
It will now be up to the Governor to decide if it will be legal for people with permits to carry concealed weapons to also openly carry their weapons in public. The House gave the bill final legislative approval today. The Governor’s desk is also the last stop for a bill that would remove Oklahoma from the new federal health care law. The measure also authorizes the hiring of private lawyers to file suit against the federal government over the new law. Pressure is increasing on legislative leaders to find new income instead of relying on just budget cuts to keep state government functioning next fiscal year. Mental health advocates, school superintendents and child abuse services were all at the capitol today lobbying for reduced budget cuts. In-Business Today, from the Journal Record, talks are underway to convince Oklahoma City employee unions to take pay and benefit cuts to avoid up to 100 layoffs including some police and fire fighters.
Originally broadcast on May 4, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
April 12, 2010 (28:39)
MORE THAN HALF OF ALL CHILD GUIDANCE CENTERS AT STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENTS ARE SHUTTING DOWN DUE TO BUDGET CUTS. TEA PARTY LEADERS AND SOME MEMBERS OF THE OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE SAY THEY WOULD LIKE TO CREATE A VOLUNTEER MILITIA TO DEFEND AGAINST WHAT THEY SEE AS FEDERAL INFRINGEMENT ON STATE SOVEREIGNTY.
Originally broadcast on April 12, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
April 9, 2010 (28:40)
The Attorney General Drew Edmondson says filing a lawsuit against the new Health Care law, would be a waste of time and money becuase it would likely fail.
Originally broadcast on April 9, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
April 30, 2010 (35:56)
The head of Oklahoma’s Devon Energy says the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico makes it unlikely the federal government will allow further offshore drilling. Larry Nichols says the spill is uncharted territory. School patrons in Avant have rejected annexation plans as a way to keep their school open beyond next year. Plans call for operations to continue until the money runs out. Tonight is game six of the NBA playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers. City leaders are beaming over the financial impact the playoffs have had on Oklahoma City’s economy and the glowing publicity the series is receiving in the national media. Norman and Tulsa are listed among the top 100 cities to relocate to in the country. Tulsa is in the top 10. In-Depth tonight with the Journal Record on the top business news stories of the week.
Originally broadcast on April 30, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
April 8, 2010 (28:39)
Employees of the Department of Human Services may soon be working four day-nine hour work weeks. DHS officials say that will save $30-million. The plan will start in July if approved by the DHS Commission. Oklahoma’s director of Homeland Security is now part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s National Preparedness Task Force. A coalition of business and labor groups is vowing to work against State Question 744. The issue, to be voted on in November, would force the state to spend enough money over a three year period to meet the regional average of per-student school spending. Tonight we talk In-Depth with supporters of State Question 744 to get their side of the issue.
Originally broadcast on April 8, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
April 7, 2010 (28:40)
A bill to again revamp the states Workers’ Compensation Court has cleared a House committee. The bill, among other things, would cut the number of judges, create the new position of medical director and simply complaining of pain could no longer be part of determining a worker’s impairment. Oklahoma U.S. Senator Tom Coburn’s comment that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is a “nice person” is drawing national attention. Coburn made the statement during a recent town hall meeting and admonished the crowd on the need for civility. A new study ranks Oklahoma the 13th most dangerous state to live in. The ranking is based on crime statistics. The state was ranked 9th for assaults, 16th in murder and 10th for the number of rapes. A new study from OUHSC finds coffee helps to fight off diabetes. You just have to drink a lot of it every day to make a measurable difference.
Originally broadcast on April 7, 2010
