House Bill 211 sponsored by Kiana Democrat Dean Westlake met opposition in a House session early Monday afternoon.
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Low-turnout primary could lead to five House incumbents losing
Three Republican incumbents and two Democrats who caucused with the Republicans trailed their opponents in a primary that drew only 15 percent of voters
Law enforcement, firefighter survivors seek health benefits law
The families are looking for a permanent solution that will cover them and other survivors in the future.
After 4 days of debate, House adopts criminal justice overhaul
The House and Senate will likely form a conference committee to resolve the differences between the chambers’ different versions of the bill.
Crime reform bill due on House floor for debate Monday
Senate Bill 91 is one of the most hotly debated bills of the session.
Oil and gas tax credit debate rages ahead of legislative session end
The debate reveals a deep divide among lawmakers over how to respond to low oil prices – and the resulting state budget gap.
Legislators hear more about Permanent Fund proposals
There are three proposals to help close the state’s budget shortfall using the Permanent Fund. Legislators are weighing which — if any — to support.
Legislature’s per diem expenses approach $200K
Lawmakers collected nearly $200,000 in per diem over the course of two special sessions.
Legislature wraps nearly two months past regular deadline
There will be no government shutdown, or an 11th hour deal to avert one.
With Medicaid language stripped from budget, path to expansion uncertain
The move is a setback for the Walker administration, which has made Medicaid expansion a top priority. But the fight may not be over yet.