A Senate panel this week passed a bill that would put additional restrictions on the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority before it builds or modifies toll roads. Senate Bill 80 would require the turnpike authority to give notice to all affected property owners before a new construction or a modification is made to an existing turnpike.

An Oklahoma Senate bill aims to improve transparency by requiring the Turnpike Authority to notify affected property owners and allow public comment on new projects.

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority says we’re seeing another round of scam texts, telling people they owe money. The OTA has some simple advice on how to handle them. Just like all these scam texts people get, all they need to do is ignore them and delete them.