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Ransomware protections

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A bill to protect businesses from being attacked by ransomware has unanimously passed the House Judiciary-Criminal committee with a vote of 8-0.  House Bill 1759, authored by Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater, updates language in the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act to better reflect modern technology and subsequent threats to computer security through updated definitions and penalties….

Record-setting gun sales in Oklahoma continued in 2020

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During times of unrest in America, gun sales have historically spiked, and a new study analyzing 20 years of data shows the pandemic in 2020 led to a record-breaking year for gun sales in Alabama, nationally and in 39 states – including Oklahoma. Annual sales figures had been relatively steady in Oklahoma for the first…

First Lady to speak at RWC March 9

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The Republican Women’s Club will meet on March 9 for lunch at 11:30 a.m.  The guest speaker will be Oklahoma’s First Lady, Sara Stitt. For more information, go to www.rwctulsa.com.

Cancelations affect blood supplies

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The February winter weather and resulting blood drive cancelations severely impact the supply of life-saving blood and Oklahoma Blood Institute is alerting potential donors that new eligibility rules allow more people to donate. Many veterans, healthcare workers and other  individuals who were disqualified in the past are now cleared to donate again. Due to the…

TSET launches obesity campaign

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Oklahoma has the eighth highest youth obesity rate in the country, with an estimated 150,000 children who are classified as overweight or obese. To help reverse this trend, the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) is launching Swap Up, a media campaign focusing on youth obesity prevention across the state. The Swap Up campaign launched…

Increases in elder abuse nationally

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – There’s been a worrisome increase in cases of elder abuse since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. The senior advocacy organization’s CEO, Rebecca Weber, says the surge is mainly due to self-isolation and other preventative measures that are in place to combat the spread…

Court dismisses an OCPA lawsuit

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs President Jonathan Small celebrated OCPA’s recent court victory over $22 billion tech company, Paycom, and its attempts to cancel OCPA. “Since 1993, the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs has been a voice for free enterprise, limited government, individual initiative, and personal responsibility,” Small said. “We have never…

Stuck in snow

Water problems persist following two weeks of snow, ice

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Due to the historic winter storms this month, Gov. Kevin Stitt on February 17 requested a federal disaster declaration and it was approved by President Joe Biden. “I am now urging the President and his administration to act quickly and deliver on our request to help Oklahomans recover from this historic storm,” Stitt said. Under…

Available budget figures rise to $9.64 billion this session

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The Oklahoma State Board of Equalization (BOE) certified $9.64 billion for the Fiscal Year 2022 budget – and increase compared to the $8.46 billion initially certified by the board in December. “This speaks well of the economy in Oklahoma,” said Senate Appropriations Chair Roger Thompson, R-Okemah. “Small business owners have been innovative, diligent, and persistent…

Immigration cooperation

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The Oklahoma House of Representatives Public Safety Committee approved legislation to require law enforcement in Oklahoma to comply with federal immigration agencies. House Bill 2774, by State Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Orlando, directs all sheriffs, jailers and deputies to comply with any request made in an immigration detainer request provided by the federal government. The bill…