SUMMARY: Michael and Shannon Taylor filed a lawsuit against Berry-Rock Homes and LIV Mortgage, alleging the companies misled them during their rent-to-own agreement for a house in Yukon, Oklahoma. The Taylors claimed they were encouraged to lie about their business income by a loan officer from LIV Mortgage to secure a mortgage for the property. They also allege that Berry-Rock improperly handled their $30,700 nonrefundable deposit. After moving out, the house was listed for sale. The companies countersued, claiming the Taylors violated their agreement and sought to leverage complaints for financial gain. An $8 million state investment in Berry-Rock Homes is also under scrutiny.

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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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