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Texas plans to upgrade its state electric grid due to failures

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AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller introduced a multi-step solution to the February power system failure that caused millions of dollars of damage to the Texas agriculture industry.  His Proper Oversight, Winterization and Electricity Reform (P.O.W.E.R.) Plan is a set of proposed reforms of the state electricity grid and the institutions responsible for…

Biden’s faith vs. legalized abortion

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WASHINGTON, D.C.– Archbishop Joseph Naumann, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, has taken President Biden to task for touting his faith while at the same time promoting abortions. In a recent interview, Naumann said, “The president should stop defining himself as a devout Catholic and acknowledge that his view…

Federal funds for Oklahoma schools

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The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is allocating $49 million in federal relief dollars to 88 Oklahoma school districts that had received limited funds under Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) II. The funds are part of the set-aside ESSER II dollars that had been allocated to the OSDE. As required under the…

Donated masks for public schools

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Thanks to an anonymous donor, every public school in Oklahoma will receive four KN95 masks for every teacher and school staffer. These shipments come at a time when the vast majority of school districts are having in-person learning amid a statewide drop in COVID-19 cases. The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is partnering with…

PGA wants workers for tournament

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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.– The PGA of America wants people to register for PGA JobMatch and be considered for positions that support major championships in 2021, including the Senior PGA Championship, May 25-30, at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa. Individuals may register at PGAImpact.org through April 2, to potentially interview with the PGA’s key…

New healthcare partnership formed

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine faculty practice, University Hospitals Authority and Trust (parent organization of OU Medicine) and OU Medicine, Inc. (hospital partner) will to merge their hospitals and clinics into one unified organization, creating Oklahoma’s first truly integrated, comprehensive academic health system. “Bringing the strength of these equally powerful…

Busy legislators address various issues

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A flurry of bills in a wide range of topics – including education, health, abortion, patriotism, public safety and others – are progressing through the ongoing session of the Oklahoma Legislature. Some political issues concerning elections, patriotism and honoring the Founding Fathers gained approval last week. Election laws The Senate supported legislation prohibiting any state…

Nearly half of Tulsa students are flunking in at least one class

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For almost a year now, several major Oklahoma school districts have not provided full-time, in-person instruction to students. Parents and state officials alike have wondered how that is impacting academic progress. A midyear report recently released by Tulsa Public Schools provides the answer in that district. Nearly every other student in Tulsa schools was recently…

Pot tax revenue rises 100%; total revenue drops slightly

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State revenues overall are down slightly compared to last February  but sales tax receipts are up by almost 8 percent, State Treasurer Randy McDaniel said. Collections from all sources in February 2021 were $950.8 million, down by $6 million, or 0.6 percent, from February 2020.  Since March of last year, monthly gross revenue has been…

Oklahoma has a middle of the range property tax burden

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According to a WalletHub.com study, Oklahoma is in the middle of the states (No. 25) when it comes to property taxes. The average American household spends $2,471 on property taxes for their homes each year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Considering these figures and the massive amount of debt in America, it should come…