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Oklahomans voting on whether to retain 3 state Supreme Court justices
SUMMARY: This year, Oklahoma voters will decide whether to keep or remove three state Supreme Court justices, a decision that occurs every two years. The justices are not running against anyone; it’s a referendum on their tenure. Ads for and against the justices have surfaced, with opponents labeling them as liberal, while supporters emphasize the importance of maintaining non-political integrity in the judiciary. Correspondent Dakota Wakai is covering the developments, and more information is available on their website as they follow the reactions from both Republican and Democratic parties in Oklahoma.
Oklahomans voting on whether to retain 3 state Supreme Court justices
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Senate Republicans introduce Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act | National
SUMMARY: Senate Republicans, led by Sen. James Lankford, introduced the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, aiming to prevent neglect of infants who survive abortions. The bill mandates that health care providers must give infants who survive abortions the same care as any other newborn and transport them to a hospital immediately. It also requires reporting of any failures to provide care and sets penalties, including fines or imprisonment. Additionally, the bill allows mothers to take civil action for damages. This bill follows a previous failed attempt in 2019 and differs from the 2002 law, which did not include penalties for care violations.
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SUMMARY: Newly filed bills in Oklahoma focus on teacher pay, school policies, and education reforms. Key proposals include increasing teacher salaries, with new minimum salaries starting at $50,000, and boosting support staff pay. Other bills target banning student cellphones, allowing charter school students to join district sports teams, and removing the cap on the Parental Choice Tax Credit. Additionally, a bill aims to expand free school lunches for families up to 250% of the poverty level. A proposal to reform the Oklahoma State Board of Education appointments would limit the governor’s authority, providing more balance to the board.
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Texas leads 23-state coalition to block EPA methane tax | National
SUMMARY: Twenty-three states, led by Texas, have sued the EPA over a new methane tax rule targeting the U.S. oil and natural gas industry, set to take effect on January 17. The rule was created in accordance with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden in 2022. The EPA’s rule aims to reduce methane emissions by taxing the industry based on its emissions. The states argue that the rule exceeds the EPA’s authority and is unlawful. Texas and other states contend it will disproportionately impact them, especially given the state’s significant oil and gas production.
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