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Legislative Leaders Comment on Budget Agreement

May 30, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY – State leaders released the following statements Wednesday, May 22, after an agreement was reached on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Senate Majority Leader Greg McCortney, R-Ada: “I’m appreciative of everyone who has provided input on this year’s budget as our cooperative efforts ensured the needs of Oklahomans have remained at the forefront…

House Approves $50 Million Funding to Repair Arkansas River Levees

May 30, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure dedicating $50 million toward modifications and upgrades along the Arkansas River passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives Tuesday. House Bill 2890 appropriates $50 million from the Progressing Rural Economic Prosperity (PREP) Fund to the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The monies would be used for upgrades to the levees…

Bill to Combat Squatting Passes Senate

May 30, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Thursday, Senate Bill 1994, authored by Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, was passed by the Senate. The measure seeks to strengthen laws against squatting. “In my district over the last year we have seen a home owner arrive home only to find a stranger in their shower, unwilling to leave until they…

Larsen announced as new Tulsa Police chief

May 30, 2024 Ryan Love

Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum announced Friday that Dennis Larsen will become the 41st Police Chief for the Tulsa Police Department. Chief Larsen will serve concurrently with Chief Wendell Franklin until Franklin’s retirement on July 31, 2024. “I am excited to announce that Dennis Larsen will serve as the next Chief of the Tulsa Police Department,”…

Tribes seek share of Turnpike Revenue

May 30, 2024

Because many tribal car tags are effectively unregistered with the state of Oklahoma, drivers with tribal tags have run up millions of dollars in unpaid tolls on state turnpikes in recent months that cannot be collected. Now a tribal official says tribes are willing to end that problem—but only if the Oklahoma state government agrees…

Child rapist set to go free

May 30, 2024 Jonathan Small

Since the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its controversial 5-4 decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma in 2020, it has reduced public safety in Oklahoma. Oklahomans get a reminder of that sad reality this month as the child rapist who prompted the case is set to be free—something that would never have happened in the Oklahoma…

Absentee Ballot request Deadline June 3

May 30, 2024

Tulsa County registered voters can request an Absentee Ballot including military or overseas voters by or on June 3 for the June 18, 2024 primary election. You can complete an absentee ballot application and return the application to the Tulsa County Election Board in one of the following ways: Submit an application online through the…

TCCL’s 2024 Summer reading programs begin

May 30, 2024

This summer, “Adventure Begins At Your Library. Tulsa City-County Library’s 2024 summer reading program is the perfect tradition for all ages. The annual program, ongoing June 1-July 31, is filled with free performances and great prizes. Featuring live performances from local and national artists, families will enjoy seeing entertaining and educational stories come to life…

Summer heat can adversely affect blood sugars

May 30, 2024 Trisha Gedon

STILLWATER, Okla. – Temperatures are rising, and the summer heat can directly impact people with diabetes. People with diabetes or who have prediabetes are affected by more than their physical activity levels and what foods they put in their body, said Lauren Amaya, Oklahoma State University Extension diabetes specialist. “Individuals with type 1 or type…

Legislative Leaders Comment on Budget Agreement

May 30, 2024