oklahoma News

Legislation to Protect Agritourism Professionals From Liability Approved

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved legislation Tuesday that would provide liability protection for Oklahoma’s agritourism professionals. Under Senate Bill 931, by Sen. Ron Justice and Rep. Scott Biggs, agritourism professionals would not be liable for any participant injuries or deaths …

Workers’ Comp Tops Oklahoma Small Business Agenda

Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb and Oklahoma business leaders rolled out their legislative agenda for small businesses and manufacturers Tuesday, citing workforce development and sweeping changes to the state’s workers’ and unemployment compensation systems as their top priorities. Developed during a …

Oklahoma Lawmaker Wants Audit of Insurance Department

An Oklahoma state senator wants the governor to request a performance audit of the agency that regulates insurance in that state. Sen. Harry Coates sent a letter to Gov. Mary Fallin requesting the audit because Republican senator feels that the …

CARSTAR Adds First Location in Oklahoma

CARSTAR, a national multi-shop operator network (MSO), announced the opening of the first CARSTAR location in Oklahoma – Jeremiah’s CARSTAR Collision and Painting in Oklahoma City, Okla. Owned by Jeremiah Graham, the shop is located at 11313 N. Broadway Extension, …

Legislation Would Eliminate a Gun-Related Felony in Oklahoma

Legislation filed by an Oklahoma state lawmaker would eliminate a felony for law-abiding gun owners. Rep. Paul Wesselhöft has introduced House Bill 1558, which would allow licensed gun owners to board a bus with their firearm without fear of reprimand. …

Guilty Plea by Oklahoma Builder in Repair Fraud Case

Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt says a Muskogee builder pleaded guilty to 13 felony counts related to fraudulent home construction and is to pay $82,000 in restitution. A judge sentenced 36-year-old Jason Priest to two years in prison with 13 …

Oklahoma State Senator Criticizes Spending at Insurance Department

An Oklahoma state senator has announced his intention to file legislation to curb what he calls unnecessary expenditures at the state insurance department, as well as other state agencies. In announcement released by the Oklahoma Senate, Sen. Harry Coates said …

Oklahoma City Couple Charged with Insurance Fraud

Charges have been filed against an Oklahoma City couple for allegedly devising a scheme to obtain insurance money, according to Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s Workers’ Compensation and Insurance Fraud Unit. Hai Thanh Tien, 41, a licensed chiropractor who operates Extended …

St. Gregory’s to Begin Restoration After 2011 Quake

Work is expected to begin in January on the restoration and renovation of St. Gregory’s University in Shawnee, about 14 months after the largest earthquake in recorded Oklahoma history resulted in major damage to the small campus’ main building. The …

Caliber Announces Opening of Newest Oklahoma Location

Caliber Collision announced opening of its newest Oklahoma location as the company continues to accelerate its expansion across the southwestern U.S. The 22,000 square foot collision repair facility opened at 3501 South Broadway, Edmond, Okla. “Our new Edmond location is …