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Summer reading program coming

June 2, 2022

“Oceans of Possibilities,” Tulsa City-County Library’s 2022 summer reading program for all ages, a free annual program, is from June 1-July 31. This summer’s program features local and national artists. Families will enjoy entertaining and educational stories at their favorite libraries. All four age groups – littles, children, teens/tweens and adults – can read their…

Inflation affects virtually everyone

June 2, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Rising inflation is impacting nearly every American in the early start of 2022. But according to Ramsey Solutions’ Q1 State of Personal Finance study, 85% of those who use a monthly budget believe it helped control their impulse spending. The study reveals 8 in 10 Americans are struggling with their day-to-day finances…

Adult with Disabilities prom June 17

June 2, 2022

On June 17 at 6:30 p.m., Pathways Adult Learning Center will be fulfilling a dream for many students as they host their first ever prom for more than 80 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who attend their program. During their planned “Under the Sea” prom, the students will have the opportunity to promenade on…

Church security seminar June 18th

June 2, 2022

The Oklahoma Church Security Association (OCSA) will hold a Basic Church Security Seminar, June 18, at Grove First Baptist Church, 501 East 13th Street. The seminar will begin at 8 a.m. and last until 5 p.m. There will no charge but an offering will be taken. This seminar presents an overview of the subjects taught…

Legislature ponders federal funding

May 26, 2022

The Oklahoma Legislature called a concurrent special session last week to facilitate the spending of the $1.8 billion in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. This lets the Legislature continue to be involved in how to spend the money. As of last week, $17.8 million in requests have been received by a committee for about…

Budget agreement calls for tax cuts

May 26, 2022

State savings deposits and more money returned to taxpayers highlight the Fiscal Year 2023 state budget agreement, which also funds law enforcement at record levels, eliminates the developmentally disabled services waiting list, fights federal overreach, and makes investments in economic development. The FY 2023 legislatively-appropriated budget is $9.7 billion, which is 9.7%, or $858.9 million,…

Liability for performing abortions

May 26, 2022

The Oklahoma House of Representatives approved House Bill 4327 as amended by the Oklahoma Senate. HB4327, authored by Rep. Wendi Stearman, R-Collinsville, in the House and Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, in the Senate, provides civil liability for anyone performing or abetting an abortion in Oklahoma. Structured much like the “Heartbeat” bill recently passed in this…

Legal protections for firefighters

May 26, 2022

Legislation giving firefighters statutory authority to transport patients to the hospital in emergency situations has been signed into law. Senate Bill 1515, by Sen. Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, and Rep. Mike Osburn, R-Edmond, was signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday. Weaver filed the legislation in response to a situation where an Oklahoma City firefighter was…

Poultry decisions back to the state

May 26, 2022

Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill that would localize the promulgation of poultry feeding rules through the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture and Forestry (ODAFF). House Bill 2983, authored by Rep. David Hardin, R-Stilwell, puts rulemaking power into the hands of ODAFF rather than the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS),…

Changes in marriage license laws

May 26, 2022

HB 3075, by Rep. Bob Ed Culver, R-Tahlequah, would modify language in statutes regarding marriage licenses and name changes. “This bill is a simple but important one that provides cleanup language for some of our statutes regarding the issuance of marriage licenses and name changes,” Culver said. HB3075 provides that any reissued marriage certificate contain…