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Power of Attorney reform issues

May 12, 2022

The governor has signed Senate Bill 1596, also known as the Oklahoma Health Care Agent Act, which establishes requirements for health care power of attorney and allows Oklahomans to make advanced decisions about their care in case they are temporarily or permanently incapacitated. The measure was authored by Sen. Brent Howard, R-Altus. “All citizens should…

2nd Distrist race draws a crowd

May 12, 2022

Oklahoma’s Second Congressional District has drawn the biggest field of aspiring GOP candidates this year. Fourteen Republicans – including a state senator and state representatives – will be on the June 28 primary ballot. Not surprisingly, only one Democrat and one Independent is running and therefore they both will advance to the November ballot. That…

April set new OK wind records

May 12, 2022

Oklahoma set a new record for wind in April. “There is one aspect of this April’s weather that would unite most Oklahomans — the wind,” said Gary McManus, associate state climatologist, Oklahoma Climatological Survey. “Already Oklahoma’s windiest calendar month climatologically, the seemingly unceasing gales howling day and night became a common point of exasperation.” Data…

Record high OK revenue in April

May 12, 2022

Oklahoma State revenues in April surged to a record high propelled by income tax payments, but other indicators point to caution, State Treasurer Randy McDaniel announced. This was true even though some categories dropped. But in April, Medical marijuana taxes generated $62.6 million, down by $2.2 million, or 3.4 percent. Motor vehicle taxes produced $72…

Regents OK early college program for high school students

May 12, 2022

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education has approved Early College High School (ECHS) programs at Connors State College, Murray State College, Oklahoma City Community College, and Tulsa Community College. The programs are approved for a five-year period, concluding at the end of the spring 2027 term. ECHS programs help students graduate from high school…

Reed named Commission of Health

May 12, 2022

Gov. Kevin Stitt nominated Keith Reed the Commissioner of Health for the state of Oklahoma. Reed has been with the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) for 20 years, serving in various positions throughout the agency. Reed has been serving as OSDH’s interim Commissioner of Health since October 22, 2021. Reed was born and raised…

School garden contest for students

May 12, 2022

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Team announced the launch of the inaugural school garden contest for Oklahoma. Applications opened on May 1 for any public or private PK-12 school, early childhood education facility, and alternative learning environment to participate. The deadline is June 15 at…

Chuck Wagon Festival May 28-29

May 12, 2022

OKLAHOMA CITY – Families and foodies alike will delight at the 31st Annual Chuck Wagon Festival, a celebration of Western and Native American history, art and cuisine for all ages held at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 28 and 29. “Our annual Chuck Wagon festival, now…

OBA is taking award nominations

May 12, 2022

The Oklahoma Bar Association is accepting nominations for its annual awards presentations. Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. July 1. Awards will be presented to recipients at the OBA Annual Meeting this November at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. Awards are open to lawyers and non-lawyers who have positively impacted the community. Attorney LeAnne…

Infrastucture projects underway

May 12, 2022

A wastewater rehabilitation project has been started on South Harvard Avenue between the Broken Arrow Expressway and East 31st Street. During this work, Harvard Avenue will be restricted to one lane in each direction. City officials said the project is scheduled to take approximately three weeks. Also, the pedestrian bridge under construction over the Arkansas…