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Oklahoma News Report
April 28, 2010 (28:35)
A Tulsa abortion clinic reports it has begun complying with new state laws requiring ultra sound exams with descriptions of the fetus to the woman seeking an abortion. So far none have changed their mind about the procedure. The state Tax Commission may be conducting an audit of tax credits which cost the state more than $5.6-billion dollars a year. Tax Commission officials will say only that to comment on an audit would violate civil and criminal statutes. House Speaker Chris Benge is touting the value of a tax credit for cars powers by compressed natural gas. Honda dealers in Oklahoma are now offering CNG powered Civics’. The American Lung Association is giving Tulsa, Oklahoma and 5 other counties in the state a failing grade for clean air. While the number of ozone days is going down, there are still too many for the Association to give the state a passing grade. Some Oklahoma doctors are joining a nationwide petition drive urging congress to raise reimbursement rates. The doctors say they will have to limit the number of Medicare patients they can see unless they are paid more. In-Depth tonight we talk with Oklahoma music legend, Patti Page. At age 82, the Claremore native is back in the recording studio working on another album.
Originally broadcast on April 28, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
March 31, 2010 (28:30)
Governor Henry is warning lawmakers that part of the new budget deal must involve removal of some tax credits and other savings he has outlined. The governor says cuts alone will cause “irreparable and damaging” effects on state services. A House committee has approved a bill removing language from a state law that prohibited municipalities from buying electricity created by nuclear power plants. Tonight we talk In-Depth with an Oklahoma energy expert on the impact of the President’s new plan to open up some off-shore drilling leases. Several communities are upset with the state Tax Commission for not aggressively going after businesses that fail to remit sales taxes.
Originally broadcast on March 31, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
April 27, 2010 (28:39)
Less than two hours after the state Senate over-rode the Governor’s veto of two anti-abortion laws, a lawsuit was filed against the state claiming the new laws are unconstitutional. It will be the second time provisions in those new laws have ended up in court. House Democrats are calling for a moratorium or freeze on some if not all of the more than 450 state tax credits. It is estimated the state gives away more than $5.6-billion in tax breaks each year. A suspect in an arson fire that claimed six lives in Oklahoma City is now in custody after getting in a gunfight with Tulsa Police. 32-year old Denny Phillips is expected to recover from three gunshot wounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder face-off against the Los Angeles Lakers tonight in L.A. in the fifth game of their seven game series. The series is currently tied at two games each.
Originally broadcast on April 27, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
April 26, 2010 (28:39)
Supporters of two anti-abortion bills vetoed last week by Governor Henry are vowing to attempt an over-ride vote. They will need a three fourths majority to do it. A group of Corrections Department employees staged a protest on the south steps of the state capitol today warning that ongoing budget cuts are putting the public’s safety at risk. The new Arizona immigration law has the attention of Hispanic leaders across Oklahoma. There is talk in the legislature of introducing a similar bill. An Appropriations sub-committee was told today that any further budget cuts to the Indigent Defense Fund will mean the agency will no longer be able to represent those unable to pay for an attorney. That would mean releasing people from jail without trial.
Originally broadcast on April 26, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
April 23, 2010 (28:39)
Governor Henry veto's a pair of anti-abortion bills saying they are constitutionally flawed. One would force a woman to undergo an ultrasound and listen to a detailed description of the fetus. The other would have prohibited a woman from suing a doctor for withholding information or giving inaccurate information about her pregnancy. Speaking at an event in Stillwater honoring outgoing Superintendent of Public Instruction Sandy Garrett, Governor Henry called on school teachers to lobby lawmakers. He wants teachers to convince legislators to enact fee hikes and other budget proposals instead of making more budget cuts, especially for education. Another sign that the nation's and Oklahoma's economy is turning around. Leisure travel is increasing after falling flat for the last two years. The story of Edmond high school students who raised more than half a million dollars to help cure children with cancer.
Originally broadcast on April 23, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
April 20, 2010 (28:40)
House Speaker Chris Benge and Senate President Pro Temp Glenn Coffee say they will file their own lawsuit to try and block the Health Care Reform Act. They also don't want the Attorney General handling the case. A series of five anti-abortion bills easily cleared the state Senate this week. They were originally part of a single bill that was declared unconstitutional by the state Supreme Court. In-Depth tonight, debate from the floor of the state Senate over a resolution that says state's are in charge of regulating health care, not the federal government. If Oklahoma's Sam Bradford is picked first in the NFL draft this week, O.U. would join and exclusive club. Notre Dame is the only other school to have players drafted first in the same year by the NBA and the NFL.
Originally broadcast on April 20, 2010
