(Oklahoma City-AP) -- The Oklahoma Senate voted 45-to-zero today
for a bill to restrict the sale of certain cold tablets used to
make methamphetamine. The main objective of the bill is to dry up the supply of pseudoephedrine - the key ingredient used in making meth. The chemical is found in common cold medicines such as Sudafed.
Under the measure, a person will have to show a photo identification and sign for the tablet form of the medicine. Only pharmacists will be able to sell the tablets. Gel capsules and liquid cold medicines are not affected.
Governor brad henry has urged the legislature to send the bill to his desk within two weeks so he can sign it into law. The bill now goes to the House for final consideration.
Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
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
