Oklahoma House panel passes teacher performance pay measure

By Barbara Hoberock, Tulsa World

A House panel on Monday passed a measure that would create a pilot teacher performance pay program.
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Oklahoma House panel OKs death sentence for child rapists

By The Associated Press, Tulsa World

Repeat sex offenders convicted of raping a child 6 years old or younger would be eligible for the death penalty under a bill passed by a House committee.
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Additional term limit measure passes Oklahoma Senate panel

By Barbara Hoberock, Tulsa World

A measure that would place a 12-year limit on those serving on most boards and commissions cleared a Senate panel on Monday. Read More

Norman House candidate ends bid

By Michael McNutt, The Oklahoman (Oklahoma City)

A day before his scheduled court appearance on a DUI charge, Matt Hecox has withdrawn as a contender in this year's race for a state House seat in Norman. Read More

Summary of the Oklahoma state of the state address

Gov. Brad Henry, a Democrat, urged members of Oklahoma’s Republican-controlled legislature to avoid painful cuts in state services by tapping into the state’s reserves to balance its budget. Read More

Tea Party brews Republican vote

By Michael McNutt, The Oklahoman (Oklahoma City)

MIDWEST CITY, Okla. — Most members of Oklahoma's congressional delegation say they welcome people getting involved in the populist Tea Party movement but doubt it will lead to the formation of a third political party. Read More

Gov. Brad Henry (D)
Elected: November 2002, 2006
Term expires: January 2011

	State capital: Oklahoma City
	State nickname: The Sooner State
	Lt. Gov. Jari Askins (D)
	Secretary of State M. Susan Savage (D)
	Attorney General W.A. Drew Edmonson (D)
	Senate President Pro Tempore: Glenn Coffee (R)

	House Speaker: Chris Benge (R)

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Oklahoma House panel passes teacher performance pay measure

Oklahoma House panel OKs death sentence for child rapists