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Insurance relief for Oklahomans

July 30, 2020

In April, the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) issued bulletins requesting insurance carriers operating in Oklahoma to provide flexibility and possible relief options for Oklahoma consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to OID’s request, many automobile insurance companies announced refunds, dividends, credits or other premium adjustments to their customers as the industry saw fewer accidents…

August 25th Tulsa City Council election

July 23, 2020

Two Democrats might ‘defund the police’ While most of the 20 candidates for Tulsa City Council support the Tulsa Police Department, at least two Democrats – Larry Miller and Cheyenna Morgan – want “defund the police” or severely cut their budget. On August 25, Tulsa voters will vote in seven council races and the race…

Mandatory Masks

July 23, 2020

7 Tulsa councilors vote to require masks in public Despite protests, the Tulsa City Council by a 7-2 vote approved Mayor G.T. Bynum’s idea of forcing Tulsans to wear masks in public as protection against the coronavirus. Only Councilors Cass Fahler and Connie Dodson voted against the new ordinance, which was patterned after a similar…

Camp ends early at New Life Ranch

July 23, 2020

Due to positive coronavirus cases at the Flint Valley campus of New Life Ranch, summer camp and family camp have been canceled for the rest of the summer. A camper who came on July 5 went home July 9 and tested for the coronavirus on July 13. The test was positive and the Christian camp…

From Liberia to Tulsa by the grace of God

July 23, 2020 Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Imwalle

A journey that began in Liberia as the president of his seventh grade class led to fleeing the country during a civil war and ultimately becoming an officer in the Oklahoma Air National Guard is one of perseverance and determination. This journey is the life of Capt. Robert S. Gaygay, 138th Medical Group preventative health…

Hunter’s agreement with the tribes raises troubling questions

July 23, 2020 Ray Carter

Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter says he has reached an agreement with five tribal governments on proposed federal legislation that would address issues raised by a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling. However, the proposed agreement may raise more questions than it answers since its provisions appear to open the door for tribal governments to exercise…

Woods, Brown given scholarships

July 23, 2020

Rebekah Woods who graduated from Rejoice Christian School in Owasso and will be attending Oral Roberts University, and Madeline Brown, who graduated from Jenks High School and will be attending the University of Oklahoma, were the winners of scholarships from The Republican Women’s Club of Tulsa County. The club announced the winners are their weekly…

$1m for Tri County Tech/Bartlesville

July 23, 2020

BARTLESVILLE – Gov. Kevin Stitt announced a $1 million grant through the CARES Act Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund to Tri County Tech of Bartlesville to launch its Skills to Rebuild initiative in partnership with several local employers. Tri County Tech’s Skills to Rebuild initiative will provide accelerated programs to train 375 individuals to…

New secretary for State Land Office

July 23, 2020

Governor Kevin Stitt announced that the Commissioners of the Land Office (CLO) have named Elliot Chambers Secretary of the Land Office. As Secretary, Chambers is responsible for managing the state school land trust assets established at statehood. “I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the CLO under Governor Stitt’s vision to become a…

Iiams’ candidacy is being contested

July 23, 2020

Maria Seidler, who finished third in the House District GOP Primary on June 30, is asking the Oklahoma Supreme Court to disqualify first-place finisher Clay Iiams because he does not meet a six-month residency requirement. Iiams is set to meet fellow Republican Margie Alfonso in the August 25 runoff election. The winner will face Democrat…