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License plate readers study shows need for statute updates

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola, on Tuesday led a study on the use and abuse of surveillance cameras and warrantless searches before the House State Powers Committee. Gann particularly looked at the use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), which under state law only legally can be used to identify uninsured motorists who…

The Office of Congressman Josh Brecheen is Accepting 2024 Service Academy Applications until Friday, October 18

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Washington, D.C. – The office of Congressman Josh Brecheen is accepting service academy nomination applications until Friday, October 18th. The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four…

“Boots to Suits” Veteran Entrepreneur Class, an Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Program, to be Held at Coffee Bunker, Tulsa, OK on October 22-23, 2024

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Tulsa, OK – The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) is proud to present the Boots to Suits Veteran Entrepreneur Class, a two-day program designed to assist veterans in transitioning from military service to successful business ownership. The class will take place on October 22-23, 2024, at the Coffee Bunker, located at 6365 E 41st…

OSU in PR nightmare over Pro-Hamas Event University of Oklahoma also faces criticism

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Oklahoma State University has come under national scrutiny after a message from Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) was distributed touting a “week of rage” to oppose Israel’s response to the Hamas terrorist attack of Oct. 7, 2023. Eyal Yakoby, an incoming Massachusetts Institute of Technology student who self-describes as being “dedicated to combating Jew-Hate…

Pastors opposed, more Americans open to political endorsements in churches

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BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Few pastors endorse political candidates outside their role at church. Even fewer endorse during a church service. Most Americans like it that way, but they’re growing more supportive of churches jumping into the political fray. Lifeway Research studies of U.S. Protestant pastors and Americans found little practice or support for political endorsements…

OK National Guard Hosted Fire UAS Integration Exercise

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WEATHERFORD, Okla. – The Oklahoma National Guard partnered with Southwestern Oklahoma State University, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Weatherford Fire Department to host a multi-agency wildland firefighting unmanned aerial systems integration exercise at Crowder Lake near Weatherford, Oklahoma, Sept. 25-26. The exercise brought the Oklahoma National Guard, state and local agencies and several private UAS…

FEMA officials tout lgbtqia issues: Disaster Equity

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has come under fire for its response to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina with widespread reports of the agency failing to aid people in affected areas. Against that backdrop, in a clip posted on the X account of End Wokeness, various officials discuss disaster preparedness as part of FEMA’s…

The Demand Project Invites Supporters to Attend Premiere of Movie “Trapped”

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Tulsa – The Demand Project  (TDP) invites movie goers to join us at the premiere of the new movie “Trapped,” a compelling drama highlighting the realities of online predators, sexual abuse and sex trafficking of children. Producer Ejaz Khan chose TDP to give moviegoers a way to join the fight against human trafficking after seeing…

Oklahoma’s Voter Registration deadline nears

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Now’s the time to check your voter registration status and encourage your friends and family to do the same. This Friday, Oct. 11 is Oklahoma’s voter registration deadline to participate in the Nov. 5 general election. Most residents with a valid state driver’s license can register to vote online. You can also mail an application…

Pattern notable in Oklahoma Supreme Court’s Decisions

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In recent years, the Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled on legal challenges to the “gist” of initiative-petition efforts, deciding whether the brief description contained in the gist provides Oklahoma voters a true picture of the proposal before they sign their names to a petition. The court’s decisions have swung wildly from case to case, in…