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Increases in elder abuse nationally

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – There’s been a worrisome increase in cases of elder abuse since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. The senior advocacy organization’s CEO, Rebecca Weber, says the surge is mainly due to self-isolation and other preventative measures that are in place to combat the spread…

Court dismisses an OCPA lawsuit

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs President Jonathan Small celebrated OCPA’s recent court victory over $22 billion tech company, Paycom, and its attempts to cancel OCPA. “Since 1993, the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs has been a voice for free enterprise, limited government, individual initiative, and personal responsibility,” Small said. “We have never…

Stuck in snow

Water problems persist following two weeks of snow, ice

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Due to the historic winter storms this month, Gov. Kevin Stitt on February 17 requested a federal disaster declaration and it was approved by President Joe Biden. “I am now urging the President and his administration to act quickly and deliver on our request to help Oklahomans recover from this historic storm,” Stitt said. Under…

Available budget figures rise to $9.64 billion this session

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The Oklahoma State Board of Equalization (BOE) certified $9.64 billion for the Fiscal Year 2022 budget – and increase compared to the $8.46 billion initially certified by the board in December. “This speaks well of the economy in Oklahoma,” said Senate Appropriations Chair Roger Thompson, R-Okemah. “Small business owners have been innovative, diligent, and persistent…

Immigration cooperation

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The Oklahoma House of Representatives Public Safety Committee approved legislation to require law enforcement in Oklahoma to comply with federal immigration agencies. House Bill 2774, by State Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Orlando, directs all sheriffs, jailers and deputies to comply with any request made in an immigration detainer request provided by the federal government. The bill…

No to Medicaid contract

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Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, supports a request for an injunction against Medicaid managed care contract. The Oklahoma State Medical Association (OSMA) and other health organizations asked the Oklahoma Supreme Court to issue the injunction. “The Oklahoma State Medical Association contends the Oklahoma Health Care Authority went outside its authority and circumvented the legislature in implementing…

Visitation bill

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State Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, ushered a bill through committee that will protect the rights of long-term care residents, allowing them visits by friends and family members and care by outside health care providers. House Bill 2566 ensures visitation and health care serves contracted through the long-term care facilities are provided in a safe manner…

Students transfers

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Rep. Brad Boles, R-Marlow, won committee passage of a bill that would allow Oklahoma students to transfer between public school districts at any time during the school year. House Bill 2074, known as the Open Transfer Act of 2021, would cap the number of open transfers per student at two per year.  It would also…

Tulsa students scheduled to return to classrooms this week

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The Tulsa School Board has authorized a phased return to the classroom for district students that will be finished by February 25. Special needs’ students; elementary students in grades 4-6; middle school students in the sixth grade; junior high students in the seventh grade; and ninth grade students will distance learning were scheduled to return…

No income tax on Social Security

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – “We’re not giving up on our efforts to eliminate the unfair income tax on Social Security benefits.  The Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act is being reintroduced and the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC] will be doing what it takes to encourage lawmakers to support the measure,” said Bob Carlstrom, president of…