LAWTON Okla_ Oklahoma House Speaker T.W. Shannon said the State House wants to set the state up as a shining example of fiscal responsibility and develop the economy at the same time.
The Lawton lawmaker spoke before a full house today at the annual legislative luncheon in Lawton. He was joined by a large contingent of southwest Oklahoma lawmakers, including Representatives Don Armes and Ann Coody.
"I think the nation is hungry for a place that doesn't spend more than it makes," Representative Shannon said, "That looks around and says, ‘We are going to take care of our pressing needs', ‘What are the core services of government?' and ‘How do we let people keep more of their hardworking money?"
The speaker said while the session is only 4 weeks in, it's gone smoothly. Shannon wants another change. He said there will be workers compensation reform this session.
Many lawmakers want to change the system from a court to an administrative system overseen by commissioners appointed by the governor.
Monday, May 20 2013 1:13 AM EDT2013-05-20 05:13:53 GMT
Waurika, Okla._A Jefferson County man already facing charges of child sexual abuse is back behind bars again after investigators said another young victim came forward. Waurika police arrested David Grubbs
A Jefferson County man already facing charges of child sexual abuse is back behind bars again after investigators said another young victim came forward.
Monday, May 20 2013 1:09 AM EDT2013-05-20 05:09:36 GMT
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) _ A tornado kicked up debris in an Oklahoma City suburb and threatened a number of tourist attractions on historic Route 66 before growing into a larger storm that rolled across rural
A tornado kicked up debris in an Oklahoma City suburb and threatened a number of tourist attractions on historic Route 66 before growing into a larger storm that rolled across rural parts of central Oklahoma.
Monday, May 20 2013 12:37 AM EDT2013-05-20 04:37:41 GMT
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) _ Violent storms pounding across the Plains and upper Midwest this evening have forced the closure of Interstate 40 southeast of Oklahoma City because of overturned tractor-trailers.
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) _ Violent storms pounding across the Plains and upper Midwest this evening have forced the closure of Interstate 40 southeast of Oklahoma City because of overturned tractor-trailers.
Monday, May 20 2013 12:02 AM EDT2013-05-20 04:02:17 GMT
Lawton, Okla._Two residents here in Lawton along with firefighters got their dose of heat after a home suddenly caught fire. It happened just before 6:00 p.m. Sunday evening on NW Liberty and 34th St. While
Two residents here in Lawton along with firefighters got their dose of heat after a home suddenly caught fire.
Firefighters Urging Residents to Take Precautions Against the Heat
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:54 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:54:25 GMT
Lawton, OKLa._As temperatures continue to rise, so does the risk of heat stroke. Duncan firefighters said they're ready to help their residents beat the heat. They said they go on dozens of calls related
As temperatures continue to rise, so does the risk of heat stroke. Duncan firefighters said they're ready to help their residents beat the heat.
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