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Lawmakers unite for Moore relief effort
Oklahoma lawmakers have begun the process of appropriating millions of dollars in emergency funds to help pay the cost of recovering from tornadoes that have ravaged parts of central Oklahoma.
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OKPOP plan still alive, bill on to House
Backers of a museum devoted to Oklahoma popular culture say they're still hopeful state lawmakers will approve $40 million to help build it.
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Election results: Voters OK school bonds
Voters across Green Country approved several bonds Tuesday, including a multi-million dollar proposal for Tulsa Public Schools.
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Five minutes with Tom Coburn
Sen. Tom Coburn talks with 2NEWS anchor Justin Wilfon about jobs, healthcare, social security and more.
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Five minutes with Jari Askins
Lt. Gov. Jari Askins talks with 2NEWS anchor Justin Wilfon about education, healthcare, the state's economy and more.
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Five minutes with Mary Fallin
Representative Mary Fallin talks with 2NEWS anchor Russ McCaskey about education, healthcare, the state's economy and more.
Voter Registration, early voting, and Absentee Ballots
The last day to register to vote in the November 4, 2010 General Election is Friday, October 10, 2010. For more details on voter registration, visit this page on the Oklahoma State Election Board website.
The last day you can request an absentee ballot is Wednesday, October 29.
Oklahoma voters can cast their ballots early by going to their County Election Board office on the following days:
Friday, October 29, 8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday, October 30, 8 AM - 1 PM
Monday, November 1, 8 AM - 6 PM
Area Election Board Websites:
Creek County
Payne County
Tulsa County
CLICK HERE FOR IN DEPTH COVERAGE OF THE STATE QUESTIONS
STATE QUESTION NO. 744 (INITIATIVE PETITION NO. 391)
If approved by voters, this would amend the Oklahoma constitution to mandate that the state spend the same amount of money per student as the average spent by the surrounding states. CLICK HERE FOR FULL COVERAGE OF STATE QUESTION 744
STATE QUESTION NO. 746 (LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 347)
If approved by voters, this would require voters to provide documentation of their identity, and specifies the types of proof that would be accepted. CLICK HERE FOR FULL COVERAGE OF STATE QUESTION 746
STATE QUESTION NO. 747 (LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 348)
If approved by voters, this would amend the Oklahoma constitution to impose term limits on statewide elected offices, including governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and treasurer. CLICK HERE FOR FULL COVERAGE OF STATE QUESTION 747
STATE QUESTION NO. 748 (LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 349)
If approved by voters, this would amend the Oklahoma constitution to change the way that apportionment (splitting of the state into house and senate districts) takes place.CLICK HERE FOR FULL COVERAGE OF STATE QUESTION 748
STATE QUESTION NO. 750 (LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 350)
If approved by voters, this would amend the Oklahoma constitution to change the rules governing initiative petitions and referendum petitions.CLICK HERE FOR FULL COVERAGE OF STATE QUESTION 750
STATE QUESTION NO. 751 (LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 351)
If approved by voters, this would amend the Oklahoma constitution to mandate that all state business be conducted in English. CLICK HERE FOR FULL COVERAGE OF STATE QUESTION 751
STATE QUESTION NO. 752 (LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 352)
If approved by voters, this would amend the Oklahoma constitution to change the makeup of the Judicial Nominating Commission, the body which recommends judges to the governor for appointment. CLICK HERE FOR FULL COVERAGE OF STATE QUESTION 752
STATE QUESTION NO. 754 (LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 354)
If approved by voters, this would amend the Oklahoma constitution to change the rules for how the state legislature can designate the distribution of funds.
STATE QUESTION NO. 755 (LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 355)
If approved by voters, this would amend the Oklahoma constitution to make it illegal for Oklahoma courts to consider international law -- and specifically, Sharia law -- when ruling on cases. CLICK HERE FOR FULL COVERAGE OF STATE QUESTION 755
STATE QUESTION NO. 756 (LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 356)
If approved by voters, this would add a new section to the Oklahoma constitution which would make it illegal to force participation in a health care system.
STATE QUESTION NO. 757 (LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 357)
If approved by voters, this would amend the Oklahoma constitution to increase the amount of surplus revenue that goes into the state's "Rainy Day" fund. CLICK HERE FOR FULL COVERAGE OF STATE QUESTION 757
