Jack Blair has been hired as the city attorney for the City of Tulsa. Following several rounds of interviews and vetting processes, Blair interviewed with members from the Tulsa City Council and area attorneys, including former United States Attorney Trent Shores, before being selected. The mayor’s appointment will now go before the Tulsa City Council…
Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler will speak at the Republican Women’s luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on April 12 at the Tulsa Country Club. Kunzweiler, will be speaking about the McGirt ruling and how it impacts his office and victims. Reservations are required. Email to [email protected]. Plans are in the making for a candidate meet-and-greet…
More than 7,500 Oklahoma classroom teachers in 1,411 schools at 462 districts have received shipments of hand-picked learning tools and school supplies through an initiative from the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE). Using federal pandemic relief funds, OSDE partnered with the national nonprofit DonorsChoose to award public school teachers with grants up to $800…
Two seats on the Tulsa School Board and one in the Union School District will be on the ballot April 5 along with several other area districts. Tulsa Public Schools Office 7 Tim Harris and Susan Lampkin Tim Harris, the former Tulsa County District Attorney, is a conservative Republican. Harris got a 100% scorecard from…
The Oklahoma House passed HB4327, by Rep. Wendi Stearman, R-Collinsville, which allows private civil lawsuits to be filed against any person who knowingly performs or attempts to perform an abortion except in cases of medical emergency to save the life of the mother. Stearman said, “This bill will induce compliance as no abortion provider will…
The House passed HB2927, by Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener, that grants people the right to grow personal gardens regardless of where they live or any potential future government action that might seek to restrict such freedom. It prohibits local governments from regulating gardens on residential properties. The measure does not preclude local governments from regulating…
Five bills to further regulate marijuana were advanced this month. “Since the passage of State Question 788, the Legislature has worked diligently to implement medical marijuana responsibly, as the people wanted, while being proactive to address unforeseen issues,” Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, said. These bills include: HB3019 allows medical marijuana packaging to be clear in…
The House passed HB3693 which would grant Oklahoma veterans a full tax exemption on retirement benefits they receive as a result of their service. Under the legislation, veterans would receive a 100% tax exemption on their retirement benefits, beginning Jan. 1, 2023. Currently, veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces receive tax exemptions for up to…
The House passed House Joint Resolution 1047 by Rep. Robert Manger, R-Oklahoma City, that would freeze the assessed value of a home when it comes to ad valorem taxes for Oklahomans when they reach the age of 65. Manger said, “By freezing this valuation, Oklahomans 65 and older can more properly budget their fixed incomes…
The House passed HB3371 by Rep. Tammy West, R-Oklahoma City, that would grant an income tax credit for caregivers. It would create an income tax credit equal to half of the expenses of providing care for an older loved who is certified to need help with at least two activities of daily living. The non-refundable…