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Senators introduce bill opposing federal firearms registry

By OKC Standard | Jan 16, 2025

Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) collaborated with U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) and U.S. Representative Michael Cloud (R-TX) to introduce the No Retaining Every Gun In a System that Restricts Your (REGISTRY) Rights Act.

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Healthy SNAP Act reintroduced to limit junk food purchases with benefits

By OKC Standard | Jan 16, 2025

Today, Congressman Josh Brecheen reintroduced the Healthy SNAP Act in Washington D.C. The proposed legislation aims to exclude items such as soft drinks, candy, ice cream, and prepared desserts from being purchased with Supplemental Nutrition...

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Lankford pushes Senate for passage of border security bill

By OKC Standard | Jan 16, 2025

Senator James Lankford (R-OK), serving as the Republican Conference Vice Chair, has urged the Senate to pass the Laken Riley Act.

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Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act aims to safeguard infants after failed abortions

By OKC Standard | Jan 16, 2025

Senator James Lankford (R-OK) has introduced the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, aimed at ensuring medical care for newborns who survive abortion procedures.

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Lankford supports federal grants addressing railroad congestion issues in Oklahoma

By OKC Standard | Jan 15, 2025

Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma has expressed approval for newly announced grants aimed at reducing railway congestion in the state.

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Stephanie Bice takes key roles in appropriations subcommittees

By OKC Standard | Jan 15, 2025

Congresswoman Stephanie Bice has been appointed to three subcommittees within the Appropriations Committee for the 119th Congress.

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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 18?

By OKC Standard | Jan 15, 2025

These former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 18.

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Bice supports legislation banning males from women's school sports

By OKC Standard | Jan 14, 2025

Congresswoman Stephanie Bice has cast her vote in favor of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025.

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Lankford introduces bills to enhance government efficiency and reduce waste

By OKC Standard | Jan 14, 2025

Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma has introduced a series of bills aimed at increasing government efficiency.

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Senator Mullin discusses GOP priorities on Ruthless Variety Progrum

By OKC Standard | Jan 13, 2025

On Thursday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma participated in a session with the hosts of the Ruthless Variety Progrum.

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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Jan. 16?

By OKC Standard | Jan 13, 2025

These former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Jan. 16.

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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | Jan 11, 2025

The following parishes in the OKC Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Jan. 14?

By OKC Standard | Jan 11, 2025

These former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

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Republican senators address government efficiency at conference event

By OKC Standard | Jan 10, 2025

Senator James Lankford, Republican Conference Vice Chair and founding member of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, hosted his first floor event for the Republican Conference as Vice Chair.

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Sunshine Protection Act aims for permanent daylight saving time

By OKC Standard | Jan 10, 2025

Senators James Lankford of Oklahoma and Rick Scott of Florida have introduced the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill aiming to eliminate the biannual clock change by making Daylight Saving Time (DST) the permanent standard across the United States.

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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 13?

By OKC Standard | Jan 10, 2025

These former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 13.

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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Jan. 13?

By OKC Standard | Jan 10, 2025

This former OKC Standard area high school standout will be in action on Monday, Jan. 13.

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Lankford addresses wasteful spending at first event as Vice Chair

By OKC Standard | Jan 9, 2025

Senator James Lankford, representing Oklahoma and serving as the Republican Conference Vice Chair, recently addressed government spending inefficiencies in his first floor event as Vice Chair.

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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 12?

By OKC Standard | Jan 9, 2025

This former OKC Standard area high school standout will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 12.

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Lankford and Tuberville reintroduce bill protecting women's sports under Title IX

By OKC Standard | Jan 8, 2025

Senators James Lankford and Tommy Tuberville have reintroduced the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, aiming to maintain Title IX protections for female athletes.