Skip to content

The Tulsa Beacon

 

News

Heart attack prevention strategies

Tulsa Beacon

WASHINGTON, D.C.– The Chinese coronarvirus killed some 460,000 Americans  last year, heart disease killed nearly 700,000 people in the U.S. in the same period. The fact is that heart attacks are the number one cause of death in America and throughout the world. So, the announcement that scientists are testing a way to prevent heart…

Snakes can be dangerous in Okla.

Tulsa Beacon

During the spring, warmer temperatures and rain mean an increase in calls to the Oklahoma Center for Poison and Drug Information (OCPDI) regarding snakebites. Specialists at the center work closely with physicians around the state to provide the best treatment advice for nearly 300 snakebite patients each year. Oklahoma has three types of venomous snakes,…

The Great Reset: Globalists want to start a war between U.S./NATO and Russia

Tulsa Beacon

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia is a prelude to military involvement by America and NATO that is being orchestrated by proponents of The Great Reset (New World Order) to change the lives of everyone in the world. That was part of the message of Dr. J.B. Hixson, PhD., during a report at the Mid-America…

Laws passed to control marijuana

Tulsa Beacon

The Oklahoma Legislature has taken steps to more clearly outline illegal activities concerning the production, distribution and use of marijuana for medical purposes. The Senate passed Senate Bill 1367 increases the penalties for those who purchase medical marijuana and then sell the product to non-cardholders. Sen. Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, authored the legislation he said will…

Imagination Library is expanding

Tulsa Beacon

Now that Oklahoma’s Imagination Library will be expanding to all 77 counties, the legislators who authored the measure creating the state’s program are working to help spread the news. Sen. John Haste, R-Broken Arrow and Rep. Tammy Townley, R-Ardmore, were co-authors of the 2020 legislation. The Imagination Library is the creation of singer, songwriter, actress…

Fines for catalytic converter thefts

Tulsa Beacon

Stiff signed into law a bill that increases the punishment for theft of catalytic converters, tires and wheels from a vehicle. House Bill 4373 modifies the elements of third-degree burglary to include the theft of these vehicle parts and provides that the fine for such crime will be up to $5,000. It takes effect Nov….

More job help for released prisoners

Tulsa Beacon

Bipartisanship opened doors for a new law that creates employment opportunities for Oklahomans recently released from state custody. House Bill 3002, by Sen. Zack Taylor and Rep. Cyndi Munson, amends the requirements and qualifications for five occupational licenses. The licensure changes involve the Oklahoma scrap metal dealers, the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, motor vehicle…

New law encourages direct flights

Tulsa Beacon

Legislation aimed at increasing the number of direct flights to Oklahoma has now been signed into law. Senate Bill 1461, by Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, creates the Oklahoma Air Service Development Grant Program  (OASDGP), which will be administered by the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission (OAC). Under SB 1461, grant funding can be used for commercial…

Protection for the energy industry

Tulsa Beacon

Stitt signed a new law that would require the state to divest from any financial company that boycotts the energy industry. House Bill 2034, the Energy Discrimination Elimination Act of 2022, is authored by Rep. Mark McBride, R-Moore. McBride said, “For more than 100 years, Oklahoma has been a major oil and gas producing state….

Teacher certification streamlined

Tulsa Beacon

The path for teacher candidates to become certified teachers has become more direct after House Bill 3658 was signed into law. Rep. Danny Sterling, R-Tecumseh, authored House Bill 3658 to streamline the certification process and address the teacher shortage. HB3658 removes the requirement that teacher candidates must pass the general education portion of the Oklahoma…