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Never Again? is about anti-semitism

February 13, 2020

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Anti-semitism is increasing in both prevalence and violence in the U.S. and around the world. A pro-Israel organization – Christians United for Israel – is fighting back and has produced Never Again? – a feature-length documentary to expose and combat increasing violence and bigotry. Never Again? premieres in 800 theaters nationwide…

College Savings Plan keeps growing

February 13, 2020

January marks a major milestone for Oklahomans saving for college as the Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan surpassed the $1 billion asset mark on Jan. 16. “Surpassing $1 billion in assets reinforces the importance Oklahoma families place on higher education,” State Treasurer Randy McDaniel said. “It also speaks to the significant investments families across the…

Backyard fruit tree clinic is Feb. 15

February 13, 2020 Trisha Gedon

STILLWATER. – Do you have an interest in growing fruit trees in your landscape? Do you already have a few trees, but you would like more information to enhance your production efforts? If so, mark your calendar for Feb. 15 and attend the Backyard Fruit Tree Workshop hosted by Oklahoma State University’s Department of Horticulture…

Absentee ballot deadline for March 3

February 13, 2020

Voters in Tulsa County who want to vote absentee in the March 3 Presidential Primary should apply soon, according to Tulsa County Election Board Secretary Gwen Freeman. Even though the Tulsa County Election Board can accept applications for absentee ballots until 5 p.m. on February 26, Freeman said voters should apply now. Forms are available…

GOP women offer scholarships

February 13, 2020

The Republican Women’s Club of Tulsa County is offering scholarships of up to $1,000 to high school senior girls graduating this spring. The scholarships may apply to accredited trade schools, career tech or an institution of higher education. Applicants must be a registered Tulsa County Republican or have a registered Republican parent or guardian living…

Dementia is a growing problem

February 13, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. — “Beyond a medical diagnosis of disease, the aches and pains of growing old can be worrisome. But the growing numbers of patients who have actually been diagnosed with dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease, can cause concern among America’s aging population at large,” said Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens…

Buffett sells the Tulsa World and suburban weekly papers

February 6, 2020

Amid published reports of declining profits and circulation among the nation’s daily newspapers, the Tulsa World has been sold again for the second time since 2013. Lee Enterprises, Inc., of Davenport, Iowa, has purchased the Tulsa World along with 29 other daily papers owned by BH Media Group, a Berkshire Hathaway company owned by billionaire…

Gov. Stitt unveils Medicaid reform as ‘20 session opens

February 6, 2020

SoonerCare 2.0’ coming The 2020 Oklahoma Legislature opened its session Monday while Gov. Kevin Stiff announced plans to reform Medicaid in Oklahoma. Stitt met with Trump administration officials, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma, in Washington, D.C., to announce the Healthy Adult…

‘Pro-life’ website is lying

February 6, 2020

Sen. Joseph Silk, R-Broken Bow, is criticizing unnamed pro-life leaders that he claims are spreading blatantly false information regarding Senate Bill 13, also known as the Abolition of Abortion Act. A website (www.abolitiontruth.org) was launched. The origin and creator of the website are unknown. “Oklahomans who value life are infuriated that someone claiming to be…

Compliance with ICE bill

February 6, 2020

Rep. Sean Roberts, R-Hominy, filed legislation recently that would require sheriffs, wardens, and other operators of detention facilities to comply with federal immigration officers. House Bill 4115 requires operators of state, city and county detention facilities to honor federal immigration detainers of an inmate for no less than 48 hours after the inmate would otherwise…