2-11-05 - OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) A state law allowing workers to keep guns inside their locked cars while at work would be strengthened under a bill that passed a House committee this week.
The bill that cleared the House Judiciary Committee would exempt businesses from legal liability if a gun is used against employees at work.
The law prohibits businesses from establishing policies that prohibit anyone other than a convicted felon from carrying and storing firearms in a locked car or truck in company parking lots.
Williams Companies and ConocoPhillips are challenging the law in federal court, saying it infringes on their property rights. A federal judge in Tulsa is blocking the law from taking effect pending the lawsuit.
Representative Greg Piatt of Ardmore says the businesses have two concerns - safety and liability. Piatt says his bill addresses the liability issue.
The bill now goes to the full House for consideration.
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
