The Oklahoma House gave final approval to a bill supporting tag agencies helping Oklahomans become REAL ID compliant. Senate Bill 1057 also adds renewal options of four and eight years. The bill was presented on the House floor by Rep. Dell Kerbs, R-Shawnee. “After reviewing and working through the complications that our tag agencies are…
Other states are signing into law measures similar to one authored last year by House Speaker Pro Tempore Terry O’Donnell, R-Catoosa, which gives local property and business owners the right to connect to any utility legally operating in their area. Earlier this month, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a similar measure into law and the…
President Joe Biden on Monday proclaimed May 31, 2021, as “Day of Remembrance: 100 Years After the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.” Biden calls on the American people “to reflect on the deep roots of racial terror in our nation and recommit to the work of rooting out systemic racism across our country.” Black Wall Street…
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…
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The federal district court denied the College of the Ozarks’ motion for an injunction and temporary restraining order, which would have provided temporary protection for the College while its federal court case is pending. The suit was filed in federal court on April 15, 2021, against the Biden administration. The lawsuit…
With many schools across the state winding down for the year, almost 1,400 feeding sites are preparing to welcome children for free summer meals. The Oklahoma State Department of Education’s (OSDE) summer feeding programs will serve two meals a day while kids are out of school on summer break. More than 400 sponsors will serve…
WASHINGTON, D.C, — “More and more states are legalizing the use of cannabis [marijuana] and more and more seniors are using it to deal with the aches and pains of aging. Some have the consent of their physicians while others are tempted simply because ‘they hear it works.’ But, according to medical professionals, it’s use…
Celebrate and learn about Asian American cultures and customs with entertaining, educational events for the entire family as Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) presents its 19th annual Asian American Festival virtually from June 13-26. Plus, pick up craft kits from a regional TCCL branch or the Central Library and participate in a Facebook book club featuring…
The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) is partnering with the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to host the Welcome to Medicare Virtual Fair on June 23, 2021, from 2-6 p.m. This is a national event for people turning 65, retiring or joining Medicare because of a disability. There is no…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The pandemic of 2020 wreaked a particular kind of havoc on Americans with debt. According to the Ramsey Solutions Q1 State of Personal Finance study, 42% of those with consumer debt say the pandemic has been a financial setback they don’t think they can come back from, compared to 27% of people…