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Assistance for wounded police officers

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Legislation to protect the pension benefits of police officers injured while serving their community passed the House Banking Financial Services and Pensions Committee with a unanimous vote of 11-0 last week. House Bill 3330, authored by Rep. David Perryman, D-Chickasha, would change the disability percentage for officers disabled as a result of a violent act…

New Oklahoma Mesonet advisors

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STILLWATER –  The Oklahoma Mesonet has created a new faculty advisory council to draw on the knowledge of university experts in the state. Dr. Jamey Jacob, director of Oklahoma State University’s Unmanned Systems Research Institute, is among five faculty members who were named to the council. The Faculty Affiliates program aims to encourage faculty and…

No marijuana smoking in public?

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The Senate Health and Human Services approved Senate Bill 1296 to add marijuana to the list of products that cannot be smoked or vaped in public places.  Sen. Lonnie Paxton authored the bill to address the growing number of citizens utilizing medicinal marijuana around stores, restaurants and other public places. “While marijuana is legal in…

Bill helps in-home hospice providers

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An exemption allowing in-home hospice providers the ability to opt out of electronic prescribing has been passed by the full Senate. Sen. Dave Rader, R-Tulsa, authored Senate Bill 1278, which allows outpatient hospice patients to have greater access to their medications by exempting their doctors from Oklahoma’s electronic prescription law that went into effect on…

Mend banquet will be on March 12

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The 33rd Annual Mend Medical Clinic Annual Celebration will be March 12. Mend, a Christian nonprofit,  offers free pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, support programs, Bible studies, abortion information, medical referrals, parenting classes, diapers and baby supplies support for after a baby is born and other services to help women. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m….

Sheriff declares a ‘2nd Amendment sanctuary county’

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Logan County Sheriff opposes new gun laws Guthrie — Logan County Sheriff Damon Devereaux has declared Logan County as Oklahoma’s first 2nd Amendment sanctuary county. According to the Guthrie Leader, Devereaux said he will oppose any laws that infringe on the constitutional right to bear arms and he won’t enforce any state laws contrary to…

More rural physicians

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House Speaker Charles McCall has introduced a measure aimed at encouraging more doctors to practice in rural areas of the state. House Bill 3823 would allow doctors who practice in rural communities to claim a $25,000 tax credit for the tax year beginning in 2021. The bill defines rural communities as any municipality with a…

Certification bill for teachers

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Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, is the author of Senate Bill 1125 directing the State Board of Education to issue a teaching certificate to anyone who holds a valid out-of-state teaching certificate, with no other requirements except a criminal history record check.  “We’ve got to be more innovative when recruiting teachers. One way we can help…

Manslaughter bill is passed

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The full Senate has voted in favor of a bill that would increase Oklahoma’s statute of limitations for both first and second degree manslaughter.  Sen. Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, is principal author of Senate Bill 414.  The Senate gave unanimous approval to SB414, the first bill to pass off the floor during the 2020 legislative session….

Bible scholars coming here for a prophecy conference

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What does the Bible say about end times in the light of worldwide pandemics, killer storms, wars in the Middle East, eroding morality and political unrest? Some answers in the light of the Bible will be explained in Tulsa  March 19-21 during the 11th Annual Mid-America Prophecy Conference, presented by www.Bibleprophecyaswritten.com Tulsa Southern Hills Marriott….