The Senate gave approval to a measure that would require the state to divest from any financial company that boycotts the energy industry. House Bill 2034 is authored by Sen. Mark Allen, R-Spiro, and aims to support Oklahoma’s largest industry – oil and gas. “This legislation would ensure the state of Oklahoma is free from…
Sen. John Haste, R-Broken Arrow, and Rep. Sheila Dills, R-Tulsa, thanked Stitt after he signed Senate Bill 968 into law. The bill prohibits the release of a recording showing an officer dying in the line of duty unless the court rules the material should be released in specific cases. “This bill is about protecting the…
The race for Oklahoma governor, which will probably wind up with Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican, versus State School Superintendent Joy Hofmeister, a Republican-turned-Democrat, highlights a heavy slate of candidates for statewide offices. Here is some information on those candidates. Governor In the race for governor on the Republican primary ticket, the candidates are incumbent…
When it comes to gambling addiction, Oklahoma is ranked No. 1 in the nation in number of casinos per capita, number of gambling machines per capita, the legality of daily fantasy sports and legality of sports gambling. That’s according to a national study by WalletHub.com’s study, “2022’s Most Gambling-Addicted States.” WalletHub compared the 50 states…
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Sequoyah County. The virus was found in a commercial poultry flock. “While this case of HPAI is not unexpected, we have…
The PGA of America, through its foundation PGA REACH, is donating $250,000 toward improvements and upgrades to Tulsa’s public golf courses. Mayor G.T. Bynum, Tulsa Parks officials, the PGA of America, and members of the Citizens Golf Advisory Committee announced the donation. “Our golf courses are city-owned assets, and we want them to be something…
Republican Women of Tulsa County will hear U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Oklahoma, at their luncheon on May 10 at 11:30 at the Tulsa Country Club, 701 N. Union Ave. Reservations can be made at [email protected].
The American Red Cross, Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice and Suburban Propane have joined together to encourage communities to commit to a simple act with a powerful impact – giving blood or platelets for patients in need. This spring, it’s critically important the Red Cross maintains a readily available blood supply for those…
This Mother’s Day, the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline is offering up to 8 weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy, rather than the two weeks typically offered. Registrants will also receive up to five Quit Coach calls for those who enroll in the All Access plan. The increased nicotine replacement therapy (gum, patches or lozenges) is a…
Author Phillip Goodman announced that the Mid-America Prophecy Conference will be May 13-14 at the Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills , 1902 E. 71st. Street. The theme of the conference is “Is America a Christian Nation – Past, Present, Prophetic?” The theme verse is Jonah 3:9-10 – “When God saw … they turned from their wicked…