Headlines for Thursday, April 9, 2015:
State Senators are sending their House counterparts a tougher anti-texting and driving bill. (NewsOK)
Right to Farm legislation makes its way through to the full Senate and if successful could be headed to a vote of the people. (Journal Record)
A bill to get mental health evaluations and treatment for inmates passes a House Committee. (Tulsa World)
Lawmakers consider dipping into state’s savings account to fix the shortfall. (Oklahoma Watch)
A measure banning some late term abortions is heading to the Governor. (Tulsa World)
The Tulsa School Board approves a three year contract with its new Superintendent worth a total of $855,000. (Tulsa World)
The new State Superintendent completes her leadership team with two new hires. (Tulsa World)
Oklahoma’s AG wants the US Supreme Court to approve the state’s execution drug. (NewsOK)
An Oklahoma Congressman wants tribes to have more control over energy production on their lands especially in Osage County. (Journal Record)
VA Clinics in Tulsa and Vinita exceed the national average on wait times. (AP)
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s playoff chances are slipping away. (NewsOK)
Oklahoma State unveils its theme for Homecoming 2015. (NewsOK)
