Session Stirs Excitement for Delegates
Anna Pope (OSU) April 15, 2021. Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature (O.I.L.) spring session will continue to be virtual, and school-weary delegates are ready to hit the […]
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A Guide to a Virtual Session
Becca Yanez (OU) Traditionally, session has been known to be a lively gathering where students from across the state of Oklahoma gather to discuss policies […]
Tulsa University’s Delegation Chair, Rep. Giovannetti
Catherine Hensley (OU) The Tulsa University delegation is smaller than most, but their leader and delegation chair leads in big ways. Rep. Maggie Giovannetti is […]
The House and the Need for Speed
Anna Pope (OSU) To open the first reading Parliamentarian Craig Slagle (OSU) began by asking the legislature a question. “Do you like going fast?” Slagle […]
The House passes a bill that would raise Oklahoma’s minimum wage
Catherine Hensley (OU) OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla (Nov. 14, 2020) – The author of House Bill OSU-526, Rep. Pope from Oklahoma State University, wants to help […]
Hospital Service Prices are Made Public
Caroline Upthegrove (ORU) In the Senate on Nov. 14, bill OBU-002 made its way through the Senate. Sen. Quartuccio from OBU introduced the bill as […]
Solitary Confinement: You Now Have a Window
Caroline Upthegrove (ORU) Solitary confinement is defined as confinement of more than 20 hours a day. In the State of Oklahoma, authorities can use solitary […]
House Bill intends to allow teachers to conceal carry weapons in school
Catherine Hensley (OU) OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Nov. 14, 2020) – Author of House Bill OSU-531, Rep. Rawson intends to help teachers, students, and parents feel […]
Senate Bill Intends to Change Oklahoma’s Electoral Votes
Catherine Hensley (OU) OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Nov. 13, 2020). – The 2020 election year brought back conversations and debate about the electoral college. Sen. Cooper […]
Understanding OU-511.
Anna Pope (OSU) The House of Representatives final bill of the day, OU-511 passed with an 18-2 majority and will be heard in the Senate […]