More than 50 experts from around the country will share their knowledge on disaster preparedness and recovery at the 2019 National Tornado Summit March 4-6 in Oklahoma City. “This conference is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to discover how to prepare for the worst but also how to recover quickly and efficiently from all types of disasters,”…
Professor Philip D. Smith, PhD, will host two lectures on March 14 and April 18 on World War I at the Tulsa Community College Metro Campus Center for Creativity at 9th Street and Boston Avenue. On March 14, Professor Paddy Swiney will speak on “World War I and the Founding of the Czech State: Breaking…
Tulsans will vote on a $597,000,000.00 tax increase on November 12 but some city officials want as much as $2,200,000,000.00 just to fix the city’s crumbling streets. About $427,000,000.00 of the giant tax package would be financed through borrowing (bonds) and the rest would be paid for by sales taxes. The sales tax in Tulsa…
WASHINGTON (NNS) — The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship, the future USS Tulsa (LCS 16), Saturday at Pier 30/32 in San Francisco. U.S. Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma delivered the commissioning ceremony’s principal address. “The Navy’s honor of naming a ship after one of our beloved cities is a recognition we…
The Oklahoma House passed a measure that would allow citizens to carry a firearm without a permit. “This bill solidifies the Second Amendment rights of Oklahomans while protecting private property rights,” said House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka. “We worked with private businesses, schools and college campuses to ensure that their rights are protected.” House Bill…
A bill that would increase Oklahoma teachers’ pay passed out of the House Appropriations and Budget Committee last week. During his State-of-the-State Address, Gov. Kevin Stitt called on the Legislature to increase teacher pay by $1,200 this year, and House Republicans made it a priority to accomplish early in the session. House Bill 1780, by…
Two bills aimed at making it easier for Oklahomans with occupational licenses to work passed in the House of Representatives last week. House Bill 2477, by House Speaker Charles McCall, would amend current law to require the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) garnish wages of a non-compliant taxpayer rather than revoke or not renew the taxpayer’s…
Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter, along with a bi-partisan coalition of 30 other attorneys general, has sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging changes to strengthen current identity theft rules to better protect consumers. The letter is in response to the FTC’s December request for comment on whether modifications should be made…
Twins N Needles will host the “Vintage Sewing Adventure” from April 6-7 at the Terrace Room of the Mayo Hotel, 115 W. 5th. This is the first event for Lara Neel and Lisa Neel, who started their company, Twins N Needles, to offer craft educational events. The weekend will offer more than 40 hours of…
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $8,546,252 to support homeless programs across Oklahoma. Last month, HUD announced nearly $2 billion in grants to renew funding to thousands of local homeless assistance programs throughout the United States. Combined with new grants, this funding represents a record investment to support state and local efforts…