OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The push to get women in professional sports the same opportunities as men in their professional sports. Lawmakers held a study on Tuesday morning examining how female sports teams help the state and the players' professional careers, as well as discussing a bill that they're hopeful will pass to address the issue.

"When communities invest in women's professional sports. These ripples extend into real economic growth," said Marlene Livaudais, the former corporate director for the Tulsa Shock.

During the interim study on Tuesday, lawmakers and supporters looked at the impact sports have on female athletes in the workforce and professional sports settings.

"As these girls grow into women. The lesson of sport, teamwork, leadership, perseverance, carries on into the b

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