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Eisenhower School gets French award

October 10, 2019

Eisenhower International School in Tulsa is being recognized for a second time with an international distinction by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The school received the prestigious Label Franc Education 2019 seal for its French dual-language program for Pre-K through fifth-graders. State officials praised the school for its dedication to high-quality curriculum and specialized…

Smoking ban now at VA facilities

October 10, 2019

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) has a new policy restricting smoking by employees, patients, visitors, volunteers, contractors and vendors at its health care facilities that became effective October 1. The Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) smoke-free policy applies to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, any other combustion of tobacco and non-Federal Drug Administration approved electronic nicotine…

Pot firm hits $1million/mo. in sales

October 10, 2019

OKLAHOMA CITY (PRNewswire) — Stability Growth, an Oklahoma’s marijuana cultivator, announces it has reached one million dollars in monthly revenue. “This is the result of seeking out the right advisors, building the right team, and focusing on execution of our vision to become the leading cannabis cultivator in the Midwest,” said chief executive officer Denver…

Janet Barresi to run for U.S. House

October 10, 2019

Former Oklahoma State School Superintendent Janet Barresi announced her candidacy for the Congressional District Five (Oklahoma City). Barresi will seek the GOP nomination to face Democrat Rep. Kendra Horn in 2020. “I’m a conservative Republican running for Congress because our values are under assault by radical Washington liberals,” Barresi said in a press release. “We…

Faith & Freedom Conference Oct. 26

October 10, 2019

Bob McEwen, Nonie Darwish, U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern, State Sen. Nathan Dahm and Father Frank Pavone are the scheduled speaker for the 2019 Faith and Freedom Conference October 26 in Tulsa. McEwen is the executive director of the Council for National Policy. A six-term congressman from Ohio, speaks about how God and free enterprise were…

Abortionist sues to stop abortion pill notice law

October 3, 2019

The Tulsa abortion clinic is suing to overturn a law that gives information to woman about reversing the effects of the abortion drug Mifepristone. Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, authored Sen. Bill 614 that was passed in the Legislature and takes effect on November 1. The new law requires that abortionists tell women who take the…

Delegation – except Rep. Horn – opposes impeachment ‘inquiry’

October 3, 2019

All of Oklahoma’s congressional delegation – except Democrat Kendra Horn – are criticizing an announcement by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to form an “impeachment inquiry” against President Trump. Pelosi did not elaborate on any charges against Trump and she did not allow a vote in the House to authorize her decision. Going against protocol, Pelosi…

SCOTUS case could disrupt law enforcement in Oklahoma

October 3, 2019 Ray Carter

As a date, Sept. 17 holds a double significance in Oklahoma. It is the day the drafters of the U.S. Constitution adjourned their constitutional convention in 1787, and it is also the day that voters adopted the Oklahoma Constitution in 1907. The work of the 1787 founders remains secure, but law enforcement officials warn the…

Study: race not an issue in use of force

October 3, 2019

The results of a 30-month study of the use of force by the Tulsa Police Department showed that officers used force in only 1.7% of arrests. And the study showed that race was not necessarily a factor in arrests where force was used. The report, by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and The…

Gov. Stitts issues new oversight instructions

October 3, 2019

Gov. Kevin Stitt announced a new executive order to create stronger oversight and accountability for state agencies’ pursuit of new federal funds and other grant resources. Executive Order (EO) 2019-40 requires state agencies, boards or commissions to first submit any grant application for review to the office of the governor and for approval by the…