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U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Okla. open-carry law approved by House

A measure allowing Oklahoma residents with concealed-carry licenses to carry their guns openly has received final legislative approval.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Oklahoma lawmakers override abortion veto

The Oklahoma Senate Tuesday overrode the governor's veto of strict abortion legislation, requiring a woman to see an ultrasound of a fetus before her procedure.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Oklahoma governor vetoes abortion bills

Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry said he vetoed a bill that would require women to go through ultrasound examinations before abortions to avoid a court fight.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Oklahomans remember bombing 15 years later

Oklahomans were asked to take time Monday to remember the 168 people who died in Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing in Oklahoma City 15 years ago.

Odd News // 1 decade ago

Legislator: Picture switch just a joke

A Republican state legislator in Oklahoma says he switched the portraits of President Obama and Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry as a joke.

Top News // 1 decade ago

Oklahoma inmate faces last day on earth

Oklahoma authorities say Donald Lee Gilson is on schedule to be executed this week for the 1995 beating death of an 8-year-old boy.

Top News // 1 decade ago

No clemency for Oklahoman who killed boy

Gov. Brad Henry of Oklahoma has denied clemency for a man convicted of the murder of his girlfriend's son, clearing the way for Donald Gilson's execution.

Odd News // 1 decade ago

Flaming Lips tune official Okla. rock song

Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry signed an executive order at a public ceremony declaring "Do you Realize??" by the Flaming Lips the official state rock song.

Entertainment News // 1 decade ago

Flaming Lips singer praises Gov. Henry

Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry was "very cool" to have The Flaming Lips song "Do You Realize" named his state's official rock song, the group's lead singer says.

Top News // 1 decade ago

Governor calls on state auditor to resign

Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector Jeff McMahan faces removal from office after a federal jury convicted him of eight felony corruption charges.

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I take all clemency recommendations very seriously and I gave this matter the thorough deliberation it deserved
No clemency for Oklahoman who killed boy May 12, 2009

Auditor McMahan has had his day in court and a jury of his peers has spoken
Governor calls on state auditor to resign Jun 15, 2008

We would definitely communicate to them that here's what Oklahomans have chosen and we've gotten these concerns from residents about the omission of the Bible
Oklahomans want Bible on their quarter Apr 27, 2007

He promised me that they were going to move as quickly as they could to make an emergency disaster declaration
Grassfires spread in Oklahoma Jan 01, 2006

We have wildfires that are raging all across the state
Grassfires spread in Oklahoma Jan 01, 2006

This article is part of the series: Politics and government of Oklahoma

Charles Bradford "Brad" Henry (born July 10, 1963) is the 26th and current Governor of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected governor in 2002. Henry faced Republican US Representative Ernest Istook for re-election on November 7, 2006, and won with 66% of the vote.

Henry is the third governor and second Democrat in Oklahoma history to hold two consecutive terms, along with Democrat George Nigh and Republican Frank Keating.

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