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Lonnie Sullivan covers his face with a mask while getting a haircut at The Barber Shop in Broken Arrow, Okla., on Friday, April 24, 2020. The shop was among several allowed to reopen in a loosening of coronavirus-related restrictions. (Matt Barnard/Tulsa World via AP)

Oklahoma business remains closed because of coronavirus fear

By KEN MILLER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, April 22, 2020, file photom Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announces in Oklahoma City, plans to reopen Oklahoma businesses after closures due to the coronavirus outbreak. Stitt’s announcement this week that he planned to reopen barbershops, hair salons, spas and pet groomers as early as Friday was immediately panned by the Oklahoma State Medical Association, whose president called it “hasty at best.” (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, FIle)

Oklahoma governor defends plan to reopen businesses

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Gas prices are posted as .999 for regular and 1.37 for premium at a Sam's Club, Tuesday, April 21, 2020, in Oklahoma City, as oil prices continue to drop, because very few people are flying or driving, and factories have shut amid widespread stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Oklahoma governor announces reopening plan, with conditions

By KEN MILLER - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 20, 2020, file photo, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks in Oklahoma City. Stitt announced Tuesday, April 21, 2020, he reached a deal with two Native American tribes to increase the state's share of revenue from new casinos, but the governor still remains locked in a legal dispute over gambling with 10 other tribes. Stitt signed new 15-year gaming compacts with the Red Rock, Oklahoma-based Otoe-Missouria Tribe and the Lawton-based Comanche Nation. The compacts still must be ratified by the U.S. Department of the Interior. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki File)

Oklahoma governor announces gambling deal with 2 tribes

By SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press

Oklahoma pushes for Medicaid premiums, work requirements

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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt speaks at a news conference on COVID-19 Friday, April 17, 2020, in Oklahoma City. Stitt said that some businesses could begin to open back up as early as May 1, if the number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 in Oklahoma continues to trend downward. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Oklahoma panel declares revenue failure as collections fall

By SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press

Oklahoma governor hopes to start reopening economy on May 1

By SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press

Governor sets June election for Medicaid expansion question

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Registered nurse Brooke Pruitt hands a mask into a person to be tested at a mobile testing site for COVID-19 at the Murray County Expo Center in Sulphur, Okla., Tuesday, April 14, 2020. The testing was performed by staff from District Eight of the Oklahoma State Department of Health. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Stitt hopeful but ‘we’re not out of the woods’; deaths up 15

By KEN MILLER - Associated Press

A woman in the passenger seat of a car is swabbed for a COVID-19 test at a mobile testing site run by the Cleveland County Health Department Thursday, April 9, 2020, in Norman, Okla., The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Oklahoma adds 8 more coronavirus deaths, pushing toll to 88

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FILE - In this March 17, 2020, file photo, Tulsa Health Department director Dr. Bruce Dart takes part in a news conference about local response to the coronavirus pandemic in Tulsa, Okla. The department said Tuesday, April, 7, 2020, that 67 Oklahomans have now died and 1,472 have tested positive for the virus. Dart said he is &quot;starting to hate&quot; the virus and urged residents to stay home, wash their hands and distance themselves socially. (Tom Gilbert/Tulsa World via AP, File)

Oklahoma governor again calls for more virus testing

By KEN MILLER - Associated Press

In this Dec. 17, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt gestures during a news conference in Oklahoma City. Seven national organizations representing patients with serious medical conditions have criticized Stitt for rolling out his Medicaid expansion plan during the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Kevin Stitt, Oklahoma governor, granted sweeping new powers by legislature

By Sean Murphy and Ken Miller - Associated Press

Registered nurse Phillip Parker, left, takes the temperature of Oklahoma state Sen. Marty Quinn, right, R-Claremore, as he arrives for a special session at the state Capitol Monday, April 6, 2020, in Oklahoma City. Due to COVID-19 concerns, everyone entering the building had their temperature taken. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Legislature approves broad new powers for Oklahoma governor

By SEAN MURPHY and KEN MILLER - Associated Press

In this Thursday, April 2, 2020, photo, RN Summer Jones, wipes a tear away as she sees supporters cheer during an event called Headlights for Hope at Ascension St. John in Owasso, Okla. Cars crowded into the parking lot and turned headlights and hazards on, honked horns and cheered to thank medical personnel for their work in the COVID-19 outbreak. (Mike Simons/Tulsa World via AP)

Oklahoma governor says state budget shortfall is $416M

By SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press

Healthcare workers prepare for a day's work at a mobile COVID-19 testing site at State Fair Park, Thursday, April 2, 2020, in Oklahoma City. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Stitt calls special session, declares health emergency

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Oklahoma panel expected to declare revenue failure

By SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press

Workers at the Mathis Brothers mattress factory continue construction mattress as part of the factory has been given over to sewing mask for hospital use, Wednesday, April 1, 2020, in Oklahoma City. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Stitt: Up to 6,800 hospital beds needed for virus patients

By KEN MILLER - Associated Press

Cashier Trent Cagle stand behind a plexiglass shield as he scan items at a Homeland grocery store Friday, March 27, 2020, in Oklahoma City. Homeland and other stores have installed the shields due to concerns over the COVID-19 virus. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Oklahoma governor orders travelers from New York quarantined

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Tribal gaming official rejects Oklahoma governor’s offer

By SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press

Brothers Colton and Ryder Stephens hold an American flag as they watch the procession for the body of Air Force Staff Sgt. Marshal D. Roberts Wednesday, March 25, 2020, in Tulsa, Okla.Roberts, 28, of Owasso, was killed on March 11 while deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq. Roberts was a member of the 219th Engineering Installation Squadron, 138th Fighter Wing, headquartered in Tulsa. (Mike Simons/Tulsa World via AP)

Serviceman killed in Iraq attack is returned to Oklahoma

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