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Medicare open enrollment news

October 22, 2020

With the Medicare Open Enrollment Period underway, the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) offers free counseling to assist Oklahomans eligible for Medicare. In past years, OID’s Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) hosted annual Medicare Open Enrollment events across the state, educating Medicare beneficiaries on their options, enrollment eligibility and changes for the upcoming year. Despite the inability…

Bingman named Secretary of State

October 22, 2020

Governor Kevin Stitt has named Chief Policy Advisor Brian Bingman as Secretary of State and Native American Affairs. Bingman, former President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma Senate, joined the Stitt Administration in August as the governor’s lead negotiator on legislative policy and will continue those duties as Secretary of State. Bingman represented House District 30…

Upcoming Liberty Center speakers

October 22, 2020

The Tulsa Liberty Center, a Christian ministry that seeks to guide Christians in government, business and reformation, announced its upcoming list of speakers. The speakers are: Dr. Jim Burkett with present Part 3 of “God, Government and The Bible at 6:30 p.m. on October 26. Jesse Rodgers of City Elders will give Part 7 of…

Tulsa Botanical Gardens concert

October 22, 2020

Tulsa Botanic Garden and Signature Symphony at TCC will host “Botanic Brass,” a picturesque sunset concert against the backdrop of the garden, on October 24. The partnership between the two brings together the sounds of chamber music and the visuals of “Autumn in the Garden,” which is a celebration of the changing of the season….

Prescription drug take-back Oct. 24

October 22, 2020

A prescription drug take-back event is scheduled for residents to properly dispose of unwanted medications and prescription drugs on Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at several locations: Reasor’s, 7114 S. Sheridan Road Reasor’s, 4909 E. 41st St. Reasor’s, 3915 S. Peoria Ave. Walgreens, 1438 N. Lewis Ave. The M.e.t. Recycling Center, 3495…

OSDH Halloween safety suggestions

October 22, 2020

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released its guidance for people planning for Halloween and other fall festivities as some traditional celebrations do not allow for proper social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “There are a multitude of ways people can safely enjoy the holiday season this year, and connect with loved ones without putting…

SQ805 would release a flurry of ‘non-violent’ criminals

October 15, 2020

Some career criminals will be released from Oklahoma prisons if voters on November 3 approve State Question 805. SQ805 is a constitutional amendment, brought by initiative petition, that would stop criminal records from being revealed in “non-violent” cases when it comes to sentencing. A group called “Oklahomans for Sentencing Reform” is spending a small fortune…

OSDE: Christian schools must ‘change’ to get funding’

October 15, 2020 Ray Carter

A member of the Oklahoma State Board of Education suggested recently that private schools should not be allowed to participate in a state program for children with special needs unless they substantially abandon their Christian identity. During a monthly meeting, Altus Christian Academy and Christian Heritage Academy both applied to participate in the Lindsey Nicole…

Oklahoma voter registration surges prior to November 3

October 15, 2020

Voter registration statistics for the month ending September 30 show a net increase of more than 116,000 registered voters since January 15 – including a net increase of more than 34,000 registered voters in the past month, according to new statistics released by the Oklahoma State Election Board. The statistics include: Oklahoma has 2,206,208 total…

Apply now for college financial aid

October 15, 2020

High school seniors and current college students looking for federal and state financial aid to attend college next fall should complete the 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. The FAFSA is used to determine how much financial aid a student may be able to receive to help pay for…