The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has announced a new funding opportunity for rural veterinarians called the Rural Oklahoma Food Animal Veterinary Grant. “We are eager to offer this new opportunity for our Oklahoma veterinarians to be better able to service food animals in the rural part of our state,” said Secretary of…
It was the early ‘90s, when the Soviet Union had just collapsed. I don’t know why, but I felt led to start a work in Hungary. I rented a tiny, rusted Renault from another mission organization in Brussels, Belgium. I am not sure how old the car was, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the…
Surrounded by women of all ages, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed legislation that prevents Oklahoma girls from having to compete against transgender women—biological males who identify as female—in sporting events. “These talented, hardworking young women, they’re the reason we’re here,” Stitt said. “This bill, the ‘Save Women’s Sports Act,’ to us in Oklahoma is just common…
The Oklahoma Senate approved a bill affirming biological sex at birth. Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, is the author. Senate Bill 1100 would require the biological sex designation on Oklahoma birth certificates to be listed as either male or female, outlawing the use of “X” or any other symbol to represent a nonbinary designation. “This measure…
The American Quarter Horse could become Oklahoma’s official state horse after legislation advanced through the House. House Bill 3261, authored by Rep. Randy Randleman, R-Eufaula, names the American Quarter Horse as the state horse of Oklahoma in recognition of the value of the breed to Oklahomans. “The American Quarter Horse has had a significant role…
The Senate approved a pair of law enforcement bills to streamline services and improve training, while also providing better mental health support for Oklahoma’s public safety personnel. The measures, authored by Sen. Kim David, R-Porter, were recommended by the Unified State Law Enforcement Commission, which is made up of the state’s top public safety officials,…
A bipartisan measure to remove barriers to employment for Oklahomans released from prison passed the House, 82-10. HB3002, by Rep. Cyndi Munson, D-OKC, and Sen. Zack Taylor, R-Seminole, 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 dealers,…
The Senate Judiciary Committee gave approval to HB2972, a measure that would make it easier for Oklahomans to access a medical exemption for jury duty. Authored by Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, the legislation would add physician assistants (PA) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) to the list of approved medical personnel authorized to provide a…
Property owners in and around historic Downtown Jenks are upset at plans by Jenks City Government to change the zoning to restrict what can be built and limit categories of commercial growth. The Jenks City Planning Director has said that the aim of the plan is to keep the historic aspect of downtown Jenks and…
Cox Media Group of Atlanta, Georgia, has agreed to sell 12 television stations – including KOKI/KMYT of Tulsa – to the general entertainment cable network INSP. When the deal is closed, will have sold these stations to INSP: Alexandria, Louisiana – KLAX Binghamton, New York – WICZ Eureka, California – KIEM/KVIQ-LD Greenwood, Mississippi – WABG/WNBD/WXVT…