OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma legislators have been raising thousands of dollars from lobbyists at lavish fundraisers during a special session limping into its eighth week, yet they've failed to make much progress toward plugging a $215 million hole in…
Loophole Allows Fundraisers During Oklahoma Special Session
By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press, Waco Tribune-Herald
Thu, 11/16/2017 - 9:38am
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Texas McLennan County Waco
RELATED ARTICLES
- New Texas law strengthens e-cigarette rules, relaxes weed possession punishment at schools
New law gives districts more flexibility with handling students found with marijuana on campus but requires punishment for students found with a vape. More - El Paso police lieutenant, sergeant arrested on sexual harassment allegations
Two El Paso police supervisors were arrested, accused of "disturbing incidents" of sexual harassment of female officers. More - Hundreds of new laws go into effect Friday in Texas. Here are a few you should know
The 774 bills going into effect Sept. 1 will touch nearly all aspects of daily life in Texas. From car registrations to hospital visits. More - Travis County judge rules HB 2127, the so-called 'Death Star' bill, is unconstitutional
The ruling from state District Judge Maya Guerra Gamble comes two days before the law was set to go into effect. The state is likely to appeal. More - Lower Valley home catches fire twice in 15 hours, arson investigation underway
El Paso fire marshals are conducting an arson investigation after a Lower Valley house caught fire twice in just over 15 hours. More
BING NEWS:
- Impact Oklahoma to grand awards to local nonprofits
Impact Oklahoma encourages nonprofits in central Oklahoma to dream big. This group of women pulls together funds to award $100,000 grants. At the annual meeting on May 9, nonprofits will present their ...
05/3/2024 - 10:35 am | View Link - Positively Oklahoma: Free family nature adventures through non-profit
The great outdoors is a great classroom, and a Tulsa non-profit is working to help families enjoy activities like family camping trips. It's called Tulsa Area Forest School.
05/3/2024 - 10:00 am | View Link - Miss Oklahoma 2024 Pageant To Be Hosted In Tulsa; Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets are now on sale for Miss Oklahoma 2024. The pageant will take the stage at River Spirit Casino Resort June 5 to June 8, 2024.
05/3/2024 - 12:44 am | View Link - A state budget agreement could still be an uphill battle despite the special summit next week
House Speaker Charles McCall and Senate Leader Greg Treat appear to be of different minds ahead of the unusual gathering being planned for Monday ...
05/3/2024 - 12:02 am | View Link - GoFundMe fundraisers for Oklahoma tornado victims across the state
GoFundMe is working to make sure those affected by severe storms in Oklahoma receive the help they need.To make it easier for people who want to donate, all ve ...
04/29/2024 - 5:22 am | View Link - More
Welcome to Wopular
Wopular is an
online newspaper rack,
giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.
Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular,
MWB,
RottenTomatoes
MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site
- "Expendables 4" Starts Shooting This Fall, Says Randy Couture at the Arnold Sports Festival more
- “Expendables 4” Gets Funding Interest from “Ip Man 3” Financier more
- "Ip Man 3" Distributor Suspected of Box Office Fraud, Parent Company Loses $200M in Market Cap more
- Yen Targets "Ip Man 4" for 2018 Release; Discusses Film with Director, Producer more
- "Ip Man 3" Shatters Expectations with $72M Opening [China Box Office] more