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Hern’s bill would reform budgeting

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U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Oklahoma, introduced the Pro-Growth Budgeting Act to the House of Representatives in June. Rep. Hern first introduced this legislation in the 116th Congress. The Pro-Growth Budgeting Act requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to produce a macroeconomic impact analysis, or dynamic score, on major legislation in Congress.  Dynamic scoring gives a…

Strawberries can affect your health

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As little as 130 calories per day could make a significant impact on cardiovascular health. That’s approximately how many calories are in about 2.5 cups of strawberries. And it’s the amount a new study led by Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation physician-scientist Hal Scofield, M.D., found is needed to lessen our risk of heart disease, stroke…

Councilors approve new city budget

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The Tulsa City Council unanimously approved Mayor G.T. Bynum’s 2022 fiscal year budget that totals almost $800 million. The budget is $799,400,000.00, which is about 5% lower than the previous budget. It is almost identical to the budget Bynum proposed in April. Sewer and water utility rates will increase by 3%. Some employees will get…

OKcollegestart.com helps families/students plan for college

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The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education recently launched the updated OKcollegestart.org, Oklahoma’s student information portal that provides students, parents, high school counselors and adult learners with comprehensive college planning and preparation information. OKcollegestart.org, the state’s official college planning website, has been redesigned with a wider content display, simpler navigation, updated tools, and new resources…

Nationwide blood shortage

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A nationwide blood shortage has reached Oklahoma, as blood donations have reached emergency low levels. The shortage has been worsened by consistently high hospital usage, leaving blood centers around the nation short of all blood types heading into the upcoming July 4th holiday period.  The local blood supply last week was at a 1-2 day supply,…

Additional research funds

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The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) has brought more than $450 million in additional research funding to the state over the last decade. “Funding research to prevent and combat cancer and other tobacco-related diseases is a key part of TSET’s constitutional mandate,” said TSET Executive Director Julie Bisbee.  TSET funds research through grants that support…

Committee will suggest how to spend the ARPA windfall

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A legislative committee with representatives and senators will make suggestions on how the state should spend $1.9 billion of federal dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Oklahoma’s share of ARPA funds includes $1.9 billion for state government and $1.3 billion for local, city and county governments. Under federal law, ARPA funds for state…

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Jenks’ reading skills drop? Only 44 percent are reading proficient

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The Jenks Public Schools district has been identified as the best school in Oklahoma in a national review, despite that same evaluation finding less than half of students at the district read at grade level. In no other state were less than half of students proficient in reading at a state’s “best” school. The website…

Heatstroke can be deadly to children in the summertime

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Outside of crashes, heatstroke is the number one vehicle-related killer of children in the United States.  As temperatures heat up, TFI is teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to raise awareness. Nearly 900 children have died of heatstroke since 1998 because they were left or became trapped in a hot car. Children…

Tulsa recovering from ransomware

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Tulsa is continuing its restoration of systems and services following a ransomware attack discovered in May. Various electronic payment functions are back in service, and most city locations are now accepting debit and credit cards. For citizen reporting and general questions, or questions about a water bill, residents should continue to call 311, and press…