STILLWATER — OSU Stillwater spring commencement ceremonies are slated to be outdoors May 7-8 at Boone Pickens Stadium. A number of new protocols are in place as the university prepares for in-person ceremonies. In addition to spring and summer degree candidates this May, class of 2020 graduates may participate as capacity allows. Spring and summer…
The public is invited to the Tulsa Boys Home Annual Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show April 22 at Oaks Country Club. For reservations, call Jacki Van Cura at 918-645-4753.
The Christian Ministers Alliance will host their Annual Easter Giveaway at 6 p.m. March 30 at Gilcrease Baptist Church, 2001 W. Newton Ave. The Rev. LeRon West is the host pastor. CMA President The Rev. W.R. Casey, Jr., said the alliance has adopted 60 Tulsa Public Schools, 8 Union Schools and 4 Bixby Schools. They…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s not easy getting old. When times are bad they’re worse for the elderly and no better example is there than the times in which we’ve been living for the past twelve months or so—in the year of the COVID-19 pandemic. There’s no doubt that the older you are the more physically…
The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) is the first Medicaid agency in the nation to submit and receive approval to provide Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for all FDA-approved medication-assisted treatment (MAT) prescriptions through opioid treatment programs and office-based opioid treatment settings. This will increase access to care for opioid disorder treatment services for SoonerCare members….
The Oklahoma Republican Party Convention will be April 10 in Oklahoma City. You must register to attend. At the convention, Republicans will elect new State officers including State Chairman and State Vice Chairman. Outgoing State Chairman, David McLain and Vice Chairman, Shane Jemison, have chosen not to run again. There are three candidates running for…
Perpetuating abortion? The Senate advanced a slate of pro-life measures Among the measures approved by the Senate were: Senate Bill 584 by Senator Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, which would prohibit state funding for any health care provider found guilty of trafficking in fetal body parts. Senate Bill 612 by Dahm, which would prohibit an abortion…
Guns at public schools HB 2588, by Rep. Sean Roberts, R-Hominy, would authorize the carrying of a handgun onto school property by school personnel if the person possesses a valid handgun license and meets other requirements authorized by the board of education of the district. HB 2588 passed by a vote of 79-19. City policies…
Potential Senate vacancy legislation To save taxpayers millions of dollars on a special election in the event of a future mid-term U.S. Senate vacancy, the Senate passed a bill to let the governor to fill the seat by appointment. Senate Bill 959, which would move the special election for the U.S. Senate seat to the…
Stopping surprise medical billing The Senate approved a bill against surprise medical bills and the financial devastation that can follow. Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, the principal author of Senate Bill 548, said under the bill, a health care provider would be prohibited from reporting a healthcare debt to a credit bureau or pursue collection unless…