The Oklahoma City Council voted 7-1 against the proposed site for the new county jail following a public hearing.
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Gov. Kevin Stitt signed two expedited bills funding rebuilding efforts across the state on Friday. House Bills 2912 and 2913 create a revolving fund to pay for recent and future emergency and disaster rebuilding needs.
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