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May 4, 2020 | 11:30am

Legislature reaches Fiscal Year 2021 budget agreement

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislative leaders announced a Fiscal Year 2021 state budget agreement Monday designed to hold education funding harmless while limiting most budget reductions to 4% or less amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 4, 2020 | 08:52am

Sen. Roland Pederson to host two additional blood drives for the Oklahoma Blood Institute

May 4, 2020 | 08:47am

Sen. George Young comments on his decision to vote remotely as the Second Session of the 57th Legislature reconvenes at the Capitol

State Sen. George Young, D-Oklahoma City, released the following statement on Monday regarding his decision to remain home and vote remotely while the Senate convenes in session.

May 2, 2020 | 03:29pm

Capitol access to be partially restored Monday when Legislature returns

OKLAHOMA CITY – Access restrictions to the State Capitol will be partially loosened Monday to restore public access, with re