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OHCA suspends payments through June due to coronavirus

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OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Health Care Authority  has suspended premiums for Insure Oklahoma Individual Plan participants in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Premiums will be suspended for at least April, May and June 2020.   “We know many are experiencing difficult times due to the economic effects of COVID-19, and we are committed to protecting…

OSU team works on the coronavirus

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Led by OSU assistant professor Dr. Ashlee Ford Versypt, a team of OSU researchers has joined an international coalition focused on understanding how the novel coronavirus impacts the body. Ford Versypt and her team are on the tissue damage sub-team of the SARS-CoV-2 Tissue Simulation Coalition, which includes a variety of theoretical and experimental collaborators…

Dr. Harris’ new book on investing

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John K. Harris, a retired professor from The University of Tulsa, has written a new book, The Grow and Protect investment Strategy – Evidence and Inspiration. The book looks analytically at the S&P 500. “Dr. Harris writes in a user-friendly way that can really be understood by those less familiar with investing and its terminology,”…

Hotel group is pledging a safe stay

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The Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association endorsed “Safe Stay,” an industry-wide initiative launched by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) in accordance with guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to meet challenges presented by COVID-19.  “With the launch of Safe Stay, we seek to ensure both hotel guests and employees are…

Richisons donate $1m to OETA

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A $1 million donation from the Richison Family Foundation, established by Paycom’s founder and CEO, Chad Richison, has been made to Friends of OETA, Inc. According to OETA Executive Director Polly Anderson, “I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Mr. Richison and all of those at the Richison Family Foundation for supporting OETA and…

State biologist studying gamebirds

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STILLWATER  – Wildlife biologists in Oklahoma have some new insights into the annual reproduction of gamebirds, thanks to a smartphone app that was developed last year. Oklahoma State University wildlife specialists, along with experts from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, created the Gamebird Brood Observation app to help gain a better understanding of gamebird…

Yakov Smirnoff opens in Branson

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Yakov Smirnoff will be the on of the first headliner comedians to perform before a live audience in Branson during the city’s reopening following the COVID-19 pandemic’s “stay-at-home-orders.” Smirnoff becomes a first responder with his NEW show, “Laughter Rx FDA Approved” with Dr. Yakov Smirnoff prescribing laughter as an antidote.   Smirnoff kicked off the season…

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Democrats, GOP leaders join forces to override vetoes

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Liberal Democrats and Republican leaders joined forces to override a series of budget bill vetoes by Gov. Kevin Stitt and enact a controversial new budget. Stitt said he was excluded from the budget process, which was crafted by GOP leaders and it sets the stage for GOP-led tax increases in 2021. “This budget was created…

Senate passes bill to help protect the beef industry

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The Oklahoma Meat Consumer Protection Act passed the Senate unanimously and now heads to Governor Stitt’s desk. House Bill 3806 is authored by Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, and Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin. It clearly defines that the terms “beef” and “pork” can only be used to describe products deriving from cattle or pigs; brings parity…

‘Porch piracy’ is targeted in bill passed by Senate

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Nearly one in five Americans report having fallen victim to porch piracy.  The Senate approved legislation to strengthen penalties against those who steal mail, packages or other items out of others’ mailboxes or off porches. House Bill 2777, by Sen. Lonnie Paxton, creates the Porch Piracy Act of 2020 to help better protect businesses and…