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Be Ready for Emergencies this Winter

Just one year ago Oklahoma faced the worst ice storm of our history.  At the height of the storm, nearly 650,000 Oklahoma homes and businesses were without power.  The December, 2007, ice storm was responsible for more that two dozen fatalities statewide.
First responders, utility crews and average Oklahomans responded as they always do-with speedy resiliency and compassion.  Neighbors helped neighbors and everyone worked together to provide heat and food to those who were without.

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Proctor Seeks Repeal of Taxes on Second Amendment

OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Eric Proctor today said he will file legislation to repeal the sales tax on the purchase of guns or ammunition in Oklahoma.”As Americans, we should not have to pay a tax to exercise our constitutional rights – especially our Second Amendment rights,” said Proctor, D-Tulsa.The measure, by Proctor and state Sen. Kenneth Corn (D-Howe), will not affect any dedicated revenue stream for wildlife or other programs and the measure would have minimal impact on the state treasury.”In Oklahoma, we have a long tradition of sportsmanship and hunting that precedes statehood and we should protect that heritage,” Proctor said. He said the tax should also be repealed because it could be a barrier for those needing protection.”People shouldn’t have to pay a tax to the government if they need a gun in the home for self-protection,” Proctor said. “No matter what, the responsibility to protect your family is greater than the state’s need to generate taxes.”

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OKLAHOMA TRADE MISSION RETURNS FROM CUBA

Oklahoma City-An Oklahoma agricultural trade team led by State Secretary of Agriculture, Terry Peach, returned from Cuba this week saying negotiations have begun for future wheat sales as well as other commodities.
“In addition to wheat, the Cubans wanted to explore possible sales of forest products and dairy cattle,” Peach said.   “There are some logistical areas that need to be worked out but we’re confident that we will make a delivery of wheat sometime in the coming months.”

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House Speaker Announces New Committee Structure and Chairmanships

OKLAHOMA CITY- House Speaker Chris Benge announced Dec. 4, a streamlining of the House Committee structure and named committee chairmen.

Last session, the House operated with 10 standing committees and 26 subcommittees. Speaker Benge, in an effort to further streamline the committee structure, announced today that there will be 18 full standing committees in the House and seven budget subcommittees when the 52nd Legislature returns in February.

“This committee structure will allow for a better allocation of staff and member time and resources,” said Benge, R-Tulsa. “The changes will help both members and the public better understand where a bill stands at any given time.”

Speaker Benge also named his committee chairmen today.

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