The Senate voted to prohibit anyone without a disability or who is not trained to assist those with disabilities from fraudulently representing a pet as a service animal. Senate Bill 1223 was introduced by Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant. “Sadly, there are some in our society who will take advantage of the benefits of a service…
Legislation to change government notices to the public unanimously passed the House County and Municipal Government Committee. House Bill 3062, authored by Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater, expands the availability of legal notices by requiring municipalities to post them online in addition to the current requirement to publish in a daily or weekly newspaper. “This legislation…
Rep. Sean Roberts, R-Hominy, commented on the passage of House Bill 3677 through the Elections and Ethics Committee. HB 3677, authored by Roberts, deals with securing Oklahoma elections. The bill would require the Secretary of State to verify voters driver license and/or social security numbers when registering to vote. The bill also makes it a…
The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) “70 Percent-Plus Outreach Initiative” is a focused effort by ODVA to connect, through in-person presentations, direct mail, radio spots and word of mouth, with the 53,000 Oklahoma veterans who are 70 percent or higher in their service-connected disability to reach those who need long-term care. Veterans with a…
The deadline to request mailed ballots for the April 5 election is 5 p.m. on March 21, according to Tulsa County Election Board Secretary Gwen Freeman. The April 5th ballots include races for Board of Education General for ISD-4 Bixby Public Schools Office 2, ISD-5 Jenks Public Schools Office 2, ISD-11 Owasso Public Schools Office…
City of Tulsa Animal Welfare (TAW) is providing an unique way to adopt an animal at no cost through March 31. Normal adoption fees will be waived for any adoptable pet for those who make a shot in a small arcade-type basketball game in the lobby. When the shot is made, TAW will waive all…
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health has announced the completion and opening of its new pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). The 25-bed unit is the only pediatric CICU of its kind in the state, dedicated solely to the care of children with a range of heart conditions. One of the unit’s distinctive…
Oklahoma Blood Institute is teaming up with two Oklahoma attractions to help boost the blood supply this spring. Those who donate blood with Oklahoma Blood Institute in March will receive a free T-shirt and their choice of one free entry to the Oklahoma City Zoo or the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Tickets may…
The cannabis industry in Oklahom, ranks ninth in the country for the number of jobs in the cannabis industry, according to a 2021 jobs report by Leafly, a cannabis investor group. That same report shows the industry employs more than 16,000 residents, which is more cannabis workers than construction workers. Tulsa Community College, in partnership…
Oklahomans using Android phones may have trouble reaching 911 if they are not using the latest Android software, the Oklahoma 911 Management Authority reported. Android users are urged to make sure their phones are updated to the latest version of the Android operating system to ensure they are able to call 911 from their mobile…