No COLAs Means More Viable Pensions
The Chairman of the State House Pension Oversight Committee is crediting a law passed last session with reducing the unfunded liability of state employee retirement systems.
Getting Ambulances to Rural Oklahoma
State Lawmakers got an earful from local officials and Emergency Medical professionals about the difficulty in getting ambulance services to rural parts of Oklahoma.
New Hope for Kids with Fragile X
Researchers at Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma City are looking for men and boys with a rare genetic disease known as Fragile X- for a new treatment program.
OKC City Council Delays Vote on Anti-Discrimination Amendment
OKC City Council will vote November 15th on amendment protecting city employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Unmanned Aircraft Production Expanding in Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s building a formidable foundation for design, engineering, and manufacturing of unmanned aerial systems.
Insuring Child Day Cares
The author of a bill requiring day cares to have liability insurance says too many smaller ones are being allowed to opt out.
Bottle Return Bill Considered
A state lawmaker is putting together a bill for next session which would create a bottle return program in Oklahoma.
Weather Could Drive Deer Collision Increase
Imagine driving home on a dark stretch of highway after a late evening at work. You’re tired, and before you can react, your car–with you and maybe your family inside–hits a deer standing in the road at 70 miles an hour. It’s a scenario that plays out about 1600 times a year in Oklahoma.
New Health Center Focuses on Prevention
Oklahoma City’s most unhealthy zip code is getting a new regional health and wellness campaign which broke ground on Monday.
Fundraising Numbers Illuminate Race for the Republican Presidential Nomination
Fundraising numbers for race for the presidency tell a mixed tale.
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