A controversial anti-abortion bill passed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Tuesday, but only after heated debate on the House floor. Oklahoma House State Rep. George Faught authored House Bill-1549 – which punishes doctors who perform abortions in cases of genetic abnormalities. Doctors could face fines up to $100,000. Ok. State Rep. Cory Williams (D) asked Faught if he believed rape is the “will of […]
Lawmakers in Oklahoma are considering a bill that would ban Advanced Placement History courses while requiring student to study a long list of “foundational documents,” that includes “objects of historic significance” such as the Ten Commandments. The list also includes documents “related to the history, heritage and foundation of the United States,” that includes three […]
Oklahoma district attorneys are outraged at a proposed bill prohibiting them from prosecuting state officials for public crimes. House Bill 2206, proposed by Republican Rep. Kevin Calvey (R-OKC) would cover state elected officials, legislators, district court and appellate judges, and appointees to state boards and state commissions, and would limit those prosecutions to Oklahoma’s Attorney […]