Headlines for Monday, February 2, 2015:
The 2015 legislature kicks off today (Journal Record)
The Department of Human Services is closing emergency shelters for abused and neglected children. (Tulsa World)
Classes are resuming today at Midwest City Elementary. (News9)
As lawmakers head back to the Capitol today many are keeping a close eye on oil and gas prices. (Tulsa World)
An Oklahoma representative wants bicycle riders to be more visible, but cyclists say it’s much ado about nothing. (Newson6)
A state House leader wants to give education an additional $600 million. (Tulsa World)
The Department of Human Services is shifting millions of dollars from foster care to troubled families. (NewsOK)
Oklahoma’s teen birth rate declines, but remains one of the highest in the nation. (Tulsa World)
A new club going up in northwest Oklahoma City comes close to houses. (Journal Record)
A bill going before lawmakers this year would prohibit District Attorneys from charging state officials. (NewsOK)
The Oklahoma City Thunder returns to the Chesapeake Energy Arena tonight for Military appreciation Night. (KOCO)
The Board of Oklahoma’s largest school district is looking at drop outs and college remediation tonight. (NewsOK)
