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State lawmaker wants a lawsuit vs. Biden on immigration

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Rep. Justin JJ Humphrey, R-Lane, has presented Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor with a proposed lawsuit against the Biden Administration for what he calls an utter failure to protect the nation’s borders. “Article 4, Section 4 of the United States Constitution plainly outlines that protecting our nation’s border is one of the basic functions of…

Bar complaint versus Rep. Moore?

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Jonathan Small, president of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, filed a complaint with the Oklahoma State Bar Association against Rep. Anthony Moore, an attorney and former prosecutor. The complaint shows the blatant legal flaws in the protective orders that Moore admits assisting his spouse to file against Small and other OCPA staff members. Moore,…

All interim studies gain approval

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All interim study requests submitted by members have been approved in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. The 82 study requests approved by House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, include eight proposed joint studies with senators. Some similar studies may be combined later . House committees will now begin scheduling studies between August and November. Interim studies…

Crow Creek Bridge at Peoria done

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Construction of a new bridge over Crow Creek at 3200 S. Peoria Ave. is complete and the road has reopened to traffic. “Brookside traffic is flowing freely again, now that Peoria Avenue has reopened, and we can drive over the new Crow Creek Bridge,” Mayor G.T. Bynum said. “Along with traffic being able to pass…

Gov. Stitt praised for pro-life work

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Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America praised Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt’s executive order creating the Helping Every Life and Parent Task Force, which will study, evaluate and make recommendations for pro-life policies and programs. SBA Pro-Life America President Marjorie Dannenfelser praised Stitt, saying: “Governor Stitt is a dynamic pro-life leader, continually seeking opportunities to save lives…

Great Plains State Park is honored

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Great Plains State Park was voted one of the 2022 Top 10 Best State Parks for RVing/Camping by USA Today. To receive a 10Best Readers’ Choice Award, 20 nominees are first chosen by a panel of relevant experts, then winners are chosen online by the public. Great Plains State Park is just…

July 29 deadline to register to vote

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July 29 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be able to vote in the August 23 federal, state and county runoff elections, the City of Tulsa general election, the City of Tulsa Charter change propositions and the sale tax vote in Skiatook, according to Tulsa County Election Board Secretary…

F-16 Vipers from the 138th Fighter Wing

Guard F-16s gets fifth-generation radars

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The 138th Fighter Wing in Tulsa is one of nine Air National Guard bases chosen to receive upgraded, fifth-generation radars for the F-16 Viper. These upgrades are part of a project known as Post Block Integration Team, which is one of the largest modernization efforts in the history of the U.S. Air Force. Maj. Richie…

Recreational pot petition

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Vote could come Nov. 8th Oklahoma Secretary of State Brian Bingman and his staff are checking the signatures on a petition that would bring to a vote a proposal to fully legalize marijuana  in Oklahoma. Oklahomans for Sensible Marijuana Laws submitted over 164,000 signatures to the state on July 5 in support of what would…

School choice candidates win

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From statewide offices to legislative seats, Republican candidates who supported school choice prevailed in multiple races during recentprimaries while incumbents who opposed school choice lost or narrowly avoided defeat at the hands of conservative challengers. At the top of the GOP ticket, Gov. Kevin Stitt overwhelmed three primary opponents, receiving 69 percent of the vote…