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Conservation efforts slow soil erosion

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The recently released 2017 U.S. Census of Agriculture detailed in part that less and less of Oklahoma’s soil is whisked away by its powerful winds. A good anchor will do that. “The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) and local Districts felt sure the actual findings of the Census would show that the roots of conservation in…

$1,200 teacher raise advances

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In a bipartisan, unanimous vote, the Senate Appropriations Committee last week advanced a House teacher pay raise bill . House Bill 1780 by Speaker Charles McCall would implement a $1,200 teacher pay raise bill at a cost of $70 million annually. President Pro Tempore Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, is the Senate author of the bill….

State receipts skyrocket again

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Monthly revenues have soared for state government for every month since March of 2017 and that trend continued in March of 2016, according to State Treasurer Randy McDaniel. March receipts of $1.1 billion are 10.3 percent higher than collections from the same month of last year. Receipts from the past 12 months, at $13.3 billion,…

Worst and Best Candy for Easter

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According to a study by CandyStore.com, Cadbury Crème Eggs are the worst Easter candy and Cadbury Mini Eggs are the best. “Cadbury Creme Eggs aren’t the only Easter candy made by Cadbury,” said Clair Robins of CandyStore. com. “It’s the worst, but they also happen to make the very best.” According to the study, here…

So. Nazarene opens vet center here

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Southern Nazarene University’s new veterans’ center opened April 16 in Tulsa, providing services to veteran college students and their families during the transition from military to academic, civilian life. In the past, students had to navigate the system on their own or seek help from SNU’s VETS Center in Bethany, said Brint Montgomery, the VETS…

Glenpool HS Singers to perform at Carnegie Hall May 27

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On May 27 at 8 p.m., the Glenpool High School Warrior Singers and the Shawnee High School Choirs will represent Oklahoma in a massed choir of more than 150 voices on the stage of New York City’s Carnegie Hall. It will be the first appearance at the legendary concert venue for both ensembles. The event…

Francine’s Law passed in the Senate

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The full Senate approved a bill aimed at helping law enforcement and families find answers in missing and unidentified persons cases. House Bill 2640, Francine’s Law, was approved unanimously by the full Senate last week.  Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, is principal Senate author of Francine’s Law, which was co-authored by Sen. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma City,…

Benefit corporations bill is passed

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Legislation allowing Oklahoma companies to register as “benefit corporations” is now headed to the governor’s desk.  The designation would give greater legal protection for companies pursuing business models that are for profit, while placing a high priority on having a positive impact on society.  Sen. Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City, is the Senate principal author of…

Oklahoma exports continue growing

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According to new trade data released by the Census Bureau, Oklahoma had just over $6.1 billion in exports during 2018, a 14 percent increase over 2017. The top export commodities for the state included industrial machinery and parts, electrical machinery, and aircraft parts. The data also shows increased exports to both Canada and Mexico, Oklahoma’s…

Pecan workshop will be April 25th

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STILLWATER – If you are interested in learning more about native pecans, mark your calendar for April 25 and attend the Native Pecan Field Day. Oklahoma State University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology are partnering with OSU Cooperative Extension professionals in Okfuskee County, the Noble Research…