A bill that modernizes the state employee human resources system passed unanimously in the House. House Bill 1146, or the Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Act, is authored by Rep. Mike Osburn, R-Edmond. Osburn said the bill updates human resources processes for about 36,000 state employees. It creates better flexibility for state agencies in…
The full Senate approved legislation by Sen. Rob Standridge allowing social media users to sue for damages against any social media website that censors a user’s political or religious speech. Standridge, R-Norman, authored Senate Bill 383 to eliminate selective censorship of opinion on social media and to ensure free speech is treated fairly. “Oklahomans…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As legislatures in Washington, D.C. and across the country discuss issues surrounding individuals who identify as a gender different from their biological sex, a clear majority of U.S. Protestant pastors see such gender fluidity as morally wrong. In a study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research, around 3 in 4 Protestant pastors say identifying…
Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer has announced that he will run against U.S. Sen. James Lankford for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in 2022. Lahmeyer has been endorsed by retired General Michael Flynn. Lahmeyer said that Lankford, a Baptist minister who used to run Falls Creek Christian Camp, is a good man but not strong…
STILLWATER — OSU Stillwater spring commencement ceremonies are slated to be outdoors May 7-8 at Boone Pickens Stadium. A number of new protocols are in place as the university prepares for in-person ceremonies. In addition to spring and summer degree candidates this May, class of 2020 graduates may participate as capacity allows. Spring and summer…
The public is invited to the Tulsa Boys Home Annual Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show April 22 at Oaks Country Club. For reservations, call Jacki Van Cura at 918-645-4753.
The Christian Ministers Alliance will host their Annual Easter Giveaway at 6 p.m. March 30 at Gilcrease Baptist Church, 2001 W. Newton Ave. The Rev. LeRon West is the host pastor. CMA President The Rev. W.R. Casey, Jr., said the alliance has adopted 60 Tulsa Public Schools, 8 Union Schools and 4 Bixby Schools. They…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s not easy getting old. When times are bad they’re worse for the elderly and no better example is there than the times in which we’ve been living for the past twelve months or so—in the year of the COVID-19 pandemic. There’s no doubt that the older you are the more physically…
The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) is the first Medicaid agency in the nation to submit and receive approval to provide Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for all FDA-approved medication-assisted treatment (MAT) prescriptions through opioid treatment programs and office-based opioid treatment settings. This will increase access to care for opioid disorder treatment services for SoonerCare members….
The Oklahoma Republican Party Convention will be April 10 in Oklahoma City. You must register to attend. At the convention, Republicans will elect new State officers including State Chairman and State Vice Chairman. Outgoing State Chairman, David McLain and Vice Chairman, Shane Jemison, have chosen not to run again. There are three candidates running for…