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Freedmen ask Choctaws for their rights

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The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, whose members owned Black slaves and fought on the side of the Confederacy in the Civil War, is now opposing federal efforts to require that descendants of the tribe’s former slaves, called Freedmen, be given promised rights before the tribe can receive federal housing funds. Choctaw leaders say any such…

Oklahoma approved for $300 unemployment aid

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt said the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the State’s application to provide unemployed Oklahomans with an additional $300 per week in benefits under the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program.  President Trump initiated the program to help America workers affected by the impact of the Chinese coronavirus pandemic….

Interim study looks at misuse of state veteran benefits

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OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Ty Burns, R-Morrison, held an interim study examining the effects of misused tax exemptions and veterans’ benefits during a recent House Appropriations and Budget on Finance Subcommittee meeting. Burns said he filed Interim Study 20-011 to learn in depth about details surrounding stolen valor, including misused veterans’ benefits, within the…

Trust fund to help with city housing

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The City of Tulsa has launched the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, a citywide fund that can be accessed for production or preservation of affordable housing through the acquisition, new construction, reconstruction, and/or rehabilitation of affordable housing units in Tulsa. The trust fund will be used for loans, grants, developer incentives, rental assistance and landlord incentives….

New teleconferencing in court law

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, was joined by representatives from the Oklahoma Department of Corrections and the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office as Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 3756 in a ceremony in August in Oklahoma City. House Bill 3756, authored by Miller, authorizes the use of videoconferencing technology in all stages…

OSU has 100,000 tests in 5 months

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STILLWATER — Oklahoma State University’s contribution to the fight against COVID-19 has reached a milestone. As of Aug. 13, the OSU diagnostic laboratory processed its 100,000th COVID-19 test in less than five months. The accomplishment represents heroic effort and early partnerships that made the testing possible. “Service to Oklahoma is a hallmark of Oklahoma State…

Reed Park has classes for students

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As some school districts shift from a traditional classroom setting to a virtual/distance learning experience this year, parents are looking for options to supplement their children’s educational curriculum.  Tulsa Parks is offering several opportunities for in-person, hands-on activities that support fitness and learning. Classes are divided into three categories – fitness, STEM, (Science, Technology, Engineering,…

Stitt tabs Bond Payne as chief of staff, Bingman as advisor

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt has hired Bond Payne as his new chief of staff and added former Senate President Pro Tempore Brian Bingman as his chief policy advisor. Payne, the co-founder and chairman of Heritage Trust Company and the vice chairman of Argent Financial Group in Oklahoma City, brings years of business acumen…

NO FAIR

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Officials cite health concerns over Tulsa State Fair The annual Tulsa State Fair, one of the biggest events in the city, has been canceled by the Tulsa County Public Facilities Authority. The authority voted 5-0 to cancel the fair, which had been scheduled for October 1-11, because of concerns about spreading the Chinese coronavirus. The…

Coronavirus cases fall in state

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From August 7 to August 13, Oklahoma had 4,702 confirmed cases of the Chinese coronavirus – a drop of 17% compared to the period from July 31 to August 6. The August 7-14 death count was 45 – down 24% from July 31 – August 6. Ninety-six percent of the total deaths in Oklahoma (638…