To help combat the growing literacy crisis in America and to honor Read Across America Day, which was held on March 2, children at Primrose School of South Tulsa and Primrose School of Broken Arrow donated 2,359 books to Broken Arrow Neighbors and Child Abuse Network. This donation is part of Primrose’s Og’s Bountiful Book…
The Tulsa Board of County Commissioners approved the voluntary buy-out plan for homes affected by the 2019 flood at their meeting on Monday, March 13. Due to the extensive damage to housing and infrastructure, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that the State of Oklahoma was eligible to receive disaster…
WASHINGTON (March 15, 2023) – Today C-SPAN announced that students at Jenks High School in Jenks, Oklahoma are winners in C-SPAN’s national 2023 StudentCam competition. The following students have won prizes: Sophia Smith and Jacob Shaddock will receive $3,000 as first prize winners for the documentary, “Unearthing the Options,” about the future of death care…
Despite it still being coats, hats and gloves weather, there are some outside chores gardeners need to do before spring planting season arrives. Pruning, although not necessary every year, is an important part of tree and shrub health and can improve functionality. It also keeps the landscape looking neat and cared for. Now through late…
Most people don’t think twice about checking the oil in their vehicle, making sure there’s enough gas in the tank or ensuring the tires are at the proper pressure before heading out on the open road. Gardening is no different. Making sure the soil has everything it needs to grow beautiful flowers, shrubs, trees and…
State Question 820, to allow recreational use of marijuana, was soundly defeated in Oklahoma with a state wide vote showing 38.33% for and 61.67% against on Tuesday, March 7. These are preliminary unofficial numbers from the State Election Board with 100% of the vote tabulated. The certification process takes time. The state question was voted…
Oklahoma school libraries would be required to restrict children’s access to materials based on the age-appropriateness of materials, following public outcry after numerous reports of sexually graphic and pornographic materials in many schools, under legislation approved by the Oklahoma Senate. “We want to allow kids to be kids, and there’s certain things we don’t necessarily…
OKLAHOMA CITY (March 10, 2023) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond led attorneys general from 20 states today in filing an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an important case involving the liberty of religious organizations to select their ministerial leaders. The brief supports a faith-based Colorado school in arguing that the U.S….
OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure to stop the illegal purchase of Oklahoma land passed the Senate unanimously Wednesday. Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, worked with the attorney general’s office in crafting Senate Bill 212 to keep non-U.S. citizens from directly or indirectly, through a business entity or trust, owning land in the state unless otherwise authorized…
OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate has approved a bill to require school and public libraries to place books into sections labeled elementary, junior high, Under 16 or juniors and seniors. Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, is the author of Senate Bill 397, which was approved by the Senate on Tuesday. “There is a time and…