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From Liberia to Tulsa by the grace of God

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A journey that began in Liberia as the president of his seventh grade class led to fleeing the country during a civil war and ultimately becoming an officer in the Oklahoma Air National Guard is one of perseverance and determination. This journey is the life of Capt. Robert S. Gaygay, 138th Medical Group preventative health…

Hunter’s agreement with the tribes raises troubling questions

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Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter says he has reached an agreement with five tribal governments on proposed federal legislation that would address issues raised by a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling. However, the proposed agreement may raise more questions than it answers since its provisions appear to open the door for tribal governments to exercise…

Woods, Brown given scholarships

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Rebekah Woods who graduated from Rejoice Christian School in Owasso and will be attending Oral Roberts University, and Madeline Brown, who graduated from Jenks High School and will be attending the University of Oklahoma, were the winners of scholarships from The Republican Women’s Club of Tulsa County. The club announced the winners are their weekly…

$1m for Tri County Tech/Bartlesville

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BARTLESVILLE – Gov. Kevin Stitt announced a $1 million grant through the CARES Act Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund to Tri County Tech of Bartlesville to launch its Skills to Rebuild initiative in partnership with several local employers. Tri County Tech’s Skills to Rebuild initiative will provide accelerated programs to train 375 individuals to…

New secretary for State Land Office

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Governor Kevin Stitt announced that the Commissioners of the Land Office (CLO) have named Elliot Chambers Secretary of the Land Office. As Secretary, Chambers is responsible for managing the state school land trust assets established at statehood. “I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the CLO under Governor Stitt’s vision to become a…

Iiams’ candidacy is being contested

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Maria Seidler, who finished third in the House District GOP Primary on June 30, is asking the Oklahoma Supreme Court to disqualify first-place finisher Clay Iiams because he does not meet a six-month residency requirement. Iiams is set to meet fellow Republican Margie Alfonso in the August 25 runoff election. The winner will face Democrat…

Okla. vs. tribes

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Law enforcement affected by Supreme Court ruling It may be awhile before the impact of the controversial McGirt v. Oklahoma decision will have on Oklahomans and the tribes. The court ruled that the Muscogee Creek Nation’s reservation was not properly de-established by Congress during the “allotment era.” The first impact seems to be that the…

Police Fundraiser

More than $500k is raised for two Tulsa officers

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Last week, more than $515,000 was raised to benefit the family of slain Tulsa Police Officer Craig Johnson and also Officer Aurash Zarkeshan and his family. Johnson died after receiving gunshot wounds during a traffic stop on June 29. Zarkeshan was also but he is still recovering in the hospital. Many Tulsans turned out Thursday…

Tulsa may mandate masks?

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Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum is pushing an ordinance that would require Tulsans to wear a mask in public.  “I have said if and when Dr. Dart recommends a mask requirement, based on trend data, I would proceed to put one in place,” Bynum said. “Today he made that recommendation and today I have directed the…

GOP pays a political price for approving tax increases

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In 2018, the Republican-controlled Oklahoma Legislature approved some of the largest tax increases in state history. Ever since, GOP supporters of those tax increases have proclaimed their moral courage and insisted voters endorsed their decision. But the results of the June30 elections provide evidence to the contrary, as the political bodies continue to pile up….