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Tulsa Race Riot/Massacre resolution is introduced

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Cheyenne, Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Congressional Delegation introduced a resolution to accurately tell the history of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and recognize Oklahoma’s historically Black towns. Cosponsored by Representatives Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma; Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma; Markwayne Mullin R-Oklahoma; and Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma; U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Oklahoma; introduced the resolution in the House. Senators…

John 3:16 Mission

John 3:16 Mission expansion includes space for women

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The homeless problem in the United States and in Tulsa is growing and John 3:16 Mission, a Christian church, is expanding its facilities to accommodate that growing need. John 3:16 Mission just broke ground on an expansion project called The Refuge, located next to the former Chouteau Elementary school building which the mission previously purchased…

House backs Israel while Dems defend Palestinians

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In light of the bombing of the Nation Israel by Hamas, the Oklahoma House of Representatives adopted a resolution stating members’ support of Israel. House Resolution 1037 is authored by Rep. Mark McBride, R-Moore; House Speaker Pro Tempore Terry O’Donnell, R-Catoosa; and Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols, R-Oklahoma City. “As a Christian, I simply must…

New 2021-22 budget contains tax cuts

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Republican leaders say the new budget maintains all state core service funding, provides tax relief to individuals and businesses, and makes targeted new investments in key priorities like education, economic development, health care and infrastructure. The agreement also replenishes more than $700 million in state reserve funds that were significantly reduced to offset pandemic-related revenue…

Elections to be delayed

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Legislation was signed into law to delay elections this December, January and March that would interfere with ongoing redistricting efforts. Requested by the State Election Board Secretary, Senate Bill 347 prohibits municipalities and political subdivisions from holding an election on the second Tuesday of December 2021 or the second Tuesday of January or March 2022…

Redistricting approved

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The Oklahoma House of Representatives and the Oklahoma Senate each in overwhelming votes approved new legislative district maps. By law, the Legislature must redraw its legislative and congressional district boundaries to reflect changes in population every 10 years immediately following the decennial Census. Under the Oklahoma Constitution, redistricting plans for legislative districts must be completed…

Sex trafficking bill

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House Bill 2396 by Rep. Todd Russ, R-Cordell, was signed into law this week. HB2396, by Rep. Todd Russ, R-Cordell, which authorizes some nonprofit organizations to provide a series of  sex trafficking prevention and education programs to freshmen students at Oklahoma colleges and universities, was signed into law. It specifies the nonprofits must be ones…

Survey shows most pastors oppose pot use, legalization

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As more Americans have access to legal marijuana, most U.S. Protestant pastors remain opposed to its use and legalization. In November 2020, five states approved marijuana legalization measures, including Mississippi, which became the first Southern state to approve medical marijuana. Now, 36 states have legalized it for medicinal purposes, including 15 states…

HB1775 signed into law

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Gov. Kevin signed a bill that will prohibit Oklahoma public schools, colleges and universities from teaching “Critical Race Theory” and from requiring mandatory gender or sexual diversity training or counseling. House Bill 1775 is authored by Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore. “Already, this harmful indoctrination has infiltrated Oklahoma schools from as early as pre-kindergarten classrooms all…

Unrestricted visitation law

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Legislation allowing patients to designate a visitor to have unrestricted visitation has been signed by the Governor. House Bill 2687, titled the “No Patient Left Alone Act,” is authored by Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin. She filed the legislation after hearing from constituents whose loved ones were not allowed to have a single visitor during the…