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Oklahoma House OKs New Powers for Governor Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

The Oklahoma House has granted sweeping new powers to the governor to respond to the deadly coronavirus outbreak. The House met in special session and approved the resolution under the never-before-used Catastrophic Health Emergency Act, which gives Gov. Kevin Stitt …

By a Big Margin, Oklahoma House Passes Insurance Mandate for Autism Coverage

Legislation that would require health insurers to cover autism treatment for children has been overwhelmingly approved by the Oklahoma House. By a vote of 76-20, House members passed House Bill 2962 following an emotional debate between the parents of autistic …