State Sen. Joe Newhouse, R-Broken Arrow, said Oklahomans should decide if the legislature can save additional funds each year by increasing the constitutional savings cap on the Rainy Day Fund, which is the state’s emergency savings account. The legislature has the discretionary power to decide how much money to save while building the yearly state…
Gov. Kevin Stitt has issued an executive order to address Oklahoma’s excessive red tape and implement regulation reform. “Oklahoma’s administrative code is double the size of the state of Kansas and 20 percent more than Missouri and New Mexico,” said Stitt. “In order for us to become a Top Ten State, we must reduce outdated…
A group vowed to refile Initiative Petition 420 to create an independent redistricting commission after the Supreme Court of Oklahoma announced their ruling against the policy. “This proposal has been misleading and overly-complicated from day one, and we are pleased the court recognized that by striking it down,” said House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka. “The…
Two Tulsa senators serving as caucus chairs have pledged to work together in the 2020 Legislative Session currently underway. Sen. Dave Rader, a Tulsa Republican elected to the Senate in 2016, is the Majority Caucus Chair. Rader helps develop the majority caucus agenda, presides over caucus meetings and assists with policy development. “I’m looking forward…
Tulsa Public Schools will expand their partnership with Tulsa Tech to McLain High School in fall 2020, creating a Foundations of Manufacturing course. This expansion is continuing the district’s desire to ensure that every student graduates college‐and career‐ready. “Our partnership with Tulsa Tech is increasing the number of students ready for high‐wage, high‐demand careers by…
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Anti-semitism is increasing in both prevalence and violence in the U.S. and around the world. A pro-Israel organization – Christians United for Israel – is fighting back and has produced Never Again? – a feature-length documentary to expose and combat increasing violence and bigotry. Never Again? premieres in 800 theaters nationwide…
January marks a major milestone for Oklahomans saving for college as the Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan surpassed the $1 billion asset mark on Jan. 16. “Surpassing $1 billion in assets reinforces the importance Oklahoma families place on higher education,” State Treasurer Randy McDaniel said. “It also speaks to the significant investments families across the…
STILLWATER. – Do you have an interest in growing fruit trees in your landscape? Do you already have a few trees, but you would like more information to enhance your production efforts? If so, mark your calendar for Feb. 15 and attend the Backyard Fruit Tree Workshop hosted by Oklahoma State University’s Department of Horticulture…
Voters in Tulsa County who want to vote absentee in the March 3 Presidential Primary should apply soon, according to Tulsa County Election Board Secretary Gwen Freeman. Even though the Tulsa County Election Board can accept applications for absentee ballots until 5 p.m. on February 26, Freeman said voters should apply now. Forms are available…
The Republican Women’s Club of Tulsa County is offering scholarships of up to $1,000 to high school senior girls graduating this spring. The scholarships may apply to accredited trade schools, career tech or an institution of higher education. Applicants must be a registered Tulsa County Republican or have a registered Republican parent or guardian living…