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Coleman files bill to grant greater local control over marijuana businesses

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, has authored legislation to give municipalities more control over allowing marijuana grow operations within their city limits. Senate Bill 801 would allow cities and towns to modify their standard planning and zoning procedures to determine or forbid certain zones or districts for the operation of new marijuana-licensed…

Resolution to host Russian-Ukrainian peace talks in Oklahoma

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Wednesday, Sen. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, filed a resolution to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Oklahoma. “Last week we were made aware of an escalation in the war between Russia and Ukraine with the training of Ukrainian troops in Oklahoma,” Dahm said. “While Oklahoma’s leaders should be making sure…

Bills to ensure secure and accurate elections

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has filed two measures for the 2023 session aimed at strengthening Oklahoma’s election processes. Senate Bill 120 repeals a statute authorizing the state to enter into one or more multistate voter list maintenance organizations, including the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC). “Our state is not currently a member…

Beacon subscription price to change in March

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Due to the rising prices of postage, printing and general supplies as well, the Tulsa Beacon will raise the price of an annual subscription beginning March 1, 2023.  The price change will be for both in and out of county subscriptions.  The in Tulsa County subscription price will rise from $35 per year to $42…

Late Delivery due to Winter Storm

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The Tulsa Beacon was notified on Tuesday by the Muskogee Phoenix, that although the newspaper could be printed on time, it could not be delivered to the Beacon offices at the usual time due to the winter storm’s making the roads too hazardous. Susan Biggs, publisher of the Tulsa Beacon commented “That the earliest we…

Two bills take aim at invasive cedars

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Legislators who told the Oklahoma Governor’s Water Conference in December they would tackle invasive cedar trees as a serious water quality issue have introduced two bills. SB 454, by Sen. Casey Murdock, R-Felt, calls for all state land management agencies to tackle the invasive trees on lands that they own or manage within five years….

Tulsa attorneys sworn in to State Bar Board

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Tulsa attorney D. Ken Williams Jr. took an oath Jan. 20 to serve as the 2023 Oklahoma Bar Association vice president. Also sworn in were James R. Hicks, immediate past president, one-year term; Caroline M. Shaffer Siex, Young Lawyers Division chairperson, one-year term; and member at large Timothy L. Rogers, three-year term. They were among…

OSU Business School launches Center for the Future of Work

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(STILLWATER, Okla., Jan. 24, 2023) — Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business has officially launched the Center for the Future of Work. The world of work is changing rapidly and the Center for the Future of Work is committed to collaborating with individuals, businesses and communities to help develop human potential and structure organizations…

Patriot Pastor February Luncheon

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Pastor David McLain leads Important Discussion and Updates on the growing Patriot Pastors Ministry. Making a difference in our local communities takes active participation in local civic affairs – there will be Action Items. This month we are fortunate to have Rev. Steve Whitaker of the John 3:16 Mission as our special guest speaker. Rev….

Chief of the National Guard Bureau visits Oklahoma National Guardsmen

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma National Guard Office of Public Affairs, in partnership with the National Guard Bureau, invites media to interview Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, during his visit with community members and Oklahoma Guardsmen on Monday, Jan. 30 at Tulsa Air National Guard Base in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As…