Aside from the direct affects Senate Bill 484 would have on homeless populations, it's an assault on local control, opponents say.
A proposed bill would make it illegal for almost all Oklahoma cities to provide homeless shelters or outreach and halt existing programs.
The Justice Department released an extensive report looking into one of the most destructive racial massacres in U.S. history.
Proposed legislation at the Oklahoma State Capitol would stop municipality funded services and programs that help those experiencing homelessness.Newly elected
The move comes as State Superintendent Ryan Walters sued two Biden administration officials Tuesday over border policies.
An Oklahoma bill would make it illegal for all cities in the state, except Oklahoma City and Tulsa, to provide shelters or outreach for homeless citizens—and would also require them to immediately end any existing programs.
Topics of interest, according to newly filed bills, include boaters who tow skiers or tubers on state lakes and the potential manufacturing and marketing of cell-cultured meat.
The minority party has identified goals for the upcoming legislative session that focus on improving living standards, education and health care in the state, leaders said this week.
Homelessness is a complex problem and tying the hands of communities around the state is no way forward. Yet tying hands is exactly what one Oklahoma lawmaker proposes. Oklahoma state Sen. Lisa Standridge,
Members of the minority caucus said too many Oklahomans struggle to make ends meet, especially for housing and medical care, and their public schools need more support.
Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Craig, Ottawa, Tulsa, Rogers, Mayes, Delaware, Creek, and Wagoner County until 12:00 p.m. Friday. More accumulating snow will occur this evening and into the overnight hours for most locations.
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