Illegal immigrants may soon be able to get an Oklahoma driver’s license. Supporters of SB669, including Gov. Kevin Stitt, say it would reduce certain types of crime, raise $2.5 million in state revenue, and reduce auto insurance premiums. Detractors say the proposed law is a stepping stone to granting illegals the right to vote. “Giving…
‘After the Word Illegal, Nothing Else Matters,’ Says Critic of Oklahoma Bill to Give Illegal Immigrants Driver’s Licenses
March 17, 2023
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Oklahoman Pleads Guilty to Killing 3, Cutting Heart From 1
CHICKASHA, Okla.—An Oklahoma man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to killing three people, including a woman whose heart was cut from her body, weeks after being released from prison as part of a mass commutation effort. Lawrence Paul Anderson, 44, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Grady County District Court to three…
Oklahoma Voters Reject Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Across State
Oklahoma voters on March 7 rejected a state question that would have legalized recreational marijuana for adults, with more than 60 percent voting against the move. State Question 820 (pdf) was the result of a signature-gathering drive last year, and would have legalized, regulated, and taxed recreational marijuana in Oklahoma for individuals 21 and over, allowing them to purchase…
Oklahomans Rebuild After Being Hit by Multiple Tornadoes
Oklahomans in areas hit by a string of tornadoes on Sunday are trying to get back on their feet and rebuild their lives with the help of emergency crews and volunteers. Strong winds caused injuries, power lines to fall, and road closures, with severe weather leaving Tuesday. In Norman, a city of 128,000, 20 miles…
While California Wearies of Snowstorms, Northeast Greets One
February 28, 2023
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RUNNING SPRINGS, Calif.—Jennifer Cobb and her husband planned on staying four days in their vacation rental in Southern California’s San Bernardino Mountains. But that stretched into a week as they were trapped by a relentless series of storms that has piled snow so high they can barely see out the windows. When they try to…
Oklahoma Senate Moves to Ensure Only US Citizens Are Voting in State Elections
The Oklahoma Senate on Feb. 22 approved legislation aimed at helping county election boards remove illegal aliens from voter registration rolls in a move that lawmakers say will prevent unlawful voting from taking place. The bill, known as SB 377, was authored by state Sen. Brent Howard (R-Dis. 38) at the request of Oklahoma’s Secretary of the State Election Board. Specifically, under…
Trans Activists Protest in Oklahoma Capitol to Stop Bill Against Child Sex-Change Surgeries
Oklahoma legislators were preparing to outlaw child sex-change surgeries. Then hundreds of transgender activists protested inside the state capitol. The crowd had rallied against several bills that, if passed, would ban child gender transition. “We are Oklahoma,” it chanted in footage uploaded to Twitter by local reporter Nick Camper. The crowd also chanted, “Trans lives…
Federal Law Banning Marijuana Users From Having Firearms Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules
February 5, 2023
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A federal law barring marijuana users from possessing guns violates the Constitution, a federal judge in Oklahoma ruled. The decision cites last year’s landmark Supreme Court ruling that affirmed an individual right to carry firearms in public for self-defense. The ruling came as challenges to gun laws across the nation have escalated since the Supreme…
Oklahoma Investigators Identify Body as Missing 4-Year-Old
OKLAHOMA CITY—The body of a child found in Oklahoma earlier this month was positively identified as 4-year-old Athena Brownfield, who investigators said was beaten to death by a caregiver on Christmas. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation announced on social media Thursday that the state’s chief medical examiner had made the identification. The girl was…
Searchers for Missing Oklahoma Girl Find Remains of Child
Authorities searching for the body of a missing 4-year-old Oklahoma girl have found the remains of a child, but have not yet identified them as Athena Brownfield, who authorities say was beaten to death Christmas night, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) said Tuesday. “The remains will be transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office…
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