Topic: Brad Henry

There are a large number of state questions on this November's ballot, but none of them seem to be receiving more attention and debate than SQ 744, perhaps deservedly so given the potential effects. Governor Brad Henry announced yesterday he would ...
Oklahoma polls close as governor's race throws open seats and promises to lead to shake upThe economy and anti-incumbent sentiment were on the minds of voters who headed to the polls in Oklahoma on Tuesday to pick candidates for on open ...
Oklahoma polls close as governor's race throws open seats and promises to lead to shake upPolls have closed in Oklahoma, where voters have been picking their candidates for statewide offices.Topping Tuesday's ballot were the Democratic and Republican races for ...
Oklahoma revenue improves by $308.6 million as state economy pulls out of national slumpOklahoma will have $308.6 million more than expected available in revenue in the coming fiscal year, a state board projected — a sign Gov. Brad Henry cited Monday ...
Okla. governor vetoes bill restricting insurance coverage of elective abortionsOklahoma Gov. Brad Henry has vetoed an abortion bill that would limit coverage by private insurers.The bill targets state insurance exchanges, created under the new federal health care law, from covering most ...
The Oklahoma Legislature has overridden the governor's veto of an abortion bill that would require women and doctors to complete lengthy questionnaires before the procedure could be done.It is the third time this session the Republican-controlled House and Senate have ...
Okla. lawmakers push constitutional limits on taxpayers' dime, despite state's shaky financesWith full control of the Oklahoma Legislature for the first time, Republicans have been flexing their political muscles, passing laws they know will face court challenges, including ones making it ...
<div><p>The requirements of Oklahoma's new abortion law are drawing some emotional responses from patients, a clinic director said Wednesday, now that women must have an ultrasound and hear a detailed description of the fetus before the procedure can be ...
Group sues to block Okla. abortion bill that became law with Senate override of vetoThe Oklahoma Senate voted Tuesday to override Gov. Brad Henry's veto of two abortion bills, including one that an abortion-rights group has said would be among the ...

Okla. governor vetoes 2 abortion bills

Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry vetoed two abortion bills Friday that he said are an unconstitutional attempt by the Legislature to insert government into the private lives and decisions of citizens.One measure would have required women to undergo an intrusive ultrasound and ...