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Oklahoma House committee defeats allergy pill bill
Feb 22nd
Oklahomans who use common cold tablets containing pseudoephedrine can breathe easier after a House committee Tuesday rejected a measure that would have required them to obtain a doctor’s prescription to buy them.
The 7-6 failure to pass House Bill 2375 combined with last week’s vote by a Senate subcommittee to defeat a similar measure spells doom for the proposal. The failure of either measure to advance essentially ends consideration for House and Senate bills on the topic this year.
Anti-abortion “personhood” bill clears Oklahoma senate
Feb 16th
Oklahoma lawmakers edged closer toward trying to outlaw abortion on Wednesday by approving “personhood” legislation that gives individual rights to an embryo from the moment of conception.
The Republican-controlled state Senate voted 34-8 to pass the “Personhood Act” which defines the word person under state law to include unborn children from the moment of conception.
Oklahoma State and Missouri battle in Big 12 brawl
Feb 15th
The third-ranked Missouri Tigers continue their quest for a Big 12 regular season crown, as they welcome the Oklahoma State Cowboys to Columbia this evening, for a conference showdown at Mizzou Arena.
Frank Haith’s debut season in Columbia has been highly successful, as the Tigers have won 23 of their first 25 games. The team is currently boasting of a five-game win streak following an impressive 72-57 win over a strong Baylor squad on Saturday. The victory improved Missouri to 14-0 at home and 10-2 in the Big 12, trailing only Kansas (11-2) in the standings.
Governor halts executions set for next week
Feb 9th
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin granted a 30-day stay of execution on Thursday to a convicted murderer scheduled to be put to death next week so that state attorneys could study whether he should be granted clemency.
Garry Thomas Allen, scheduled for lethal injection on Wednesday, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the 1986 shooting death of his estranged girlfriend. But the state’s pardon and parole board recommended his death sentence be commuted to life in prison.
Oklahoma City Edges Golden State In Shootout
Feb 8th
Kevin Durant is starting to form a collection of game-winning shots. For the latest addition, the lanky forward hit a go-ahead bank shot with 14.2 seconds remaining and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder overcame career performances by Monta Ellis and David Lee to beat the Golden State Warriors 119-116 on Tuesday night.
“I don’t think he called bank,” Warriors coach Mark Jackson said.
5 Things to Know in Oklahoma
Feb 2nd
Here are five things you should know about what’s happening in Oklahoma. More >
Oklahoma State Takes Down Texas Tech 80-63
Feb 1st
Oklahoma State kept its focus keen in downing Texas Tech 80-63 on Tuesday night, missing just two free throws out of 35 attempts. More >
Oklahoma State upsets second ranked Mizzou
Jan 26th
The Oklahoma State Cowboys don’t have much of a chance at making the NCAA tournament this year, but that doesn’t mean that they will quit. They pulled off a huge upset of second ranked Missouri on Wednesday, beating them 79-72.
Freshman Le’Bryan Nash scored a career high 27 points for the Cowboys, who got a major boost from some other players as well. Brian Williams also scored a career high 22 points for the team, according to ESPN.
Oklahoma hospital must return $500K to Garth Brooks
Jan 25th
An Oklahoma hospital in country singer Garth Brooks’ hometown must return his $500,000 donation because it failed to build a women’s center in honor of his late mother, jurors ruled Tuesday. More >
4 Oklahoma businesses make list of best places
Jan 19th
Four Oklahoma companies have made Fortune Magazine’s 2012 list of the “Top 100 Best Companies To Work For.”
Among the top 100 were Chesapeake Energy at No. 18, Devon Energy at No. 28 and American Fidelity Assurance at No. 47. All three have headquarters in Oklahoma City. Tulsa-based Quick Trip also made the top 100 list at No. 66.
“Fat paychecks, sweet perks, fun colleagues, and over 70,000 jobs ready to be filled — these employers offer dream workplaces,” according to Fortune’s website.
