The invasion of Ukraine by Russia is a prelude to military involvement by America and NATO that is being orchestrated by proponents of The Great Reset (New World Order) to change the lives of everyone in the world. That was part of the message of Dr. J.B. Hixson, PhD., during a report at the Mid-America…
The Oklahoma Legislature has taken steps to more clearly outline illegal activities concerning the production, distribution and use of marijuana for medical purposes. The Senate passed Senate Bill 1367 increases the penalties for those who purchase medical marijuana and then sell the product to non-cardholders. Sen. Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, authored the legislation he said will…
Now that Oklahoma’s Imagination Library will be expanding to all 77 counties, the legislators who authored the measure creating the state’s program are working to help spread the news. Sen. John Haste, R-Broken Arrow and Rep. Tammy Townley, R-Ardmore, were co-authors of the 2020 legislation. The Imagination Library is the creation of singer, songwriter, actress…
Stiff signed into law a bill that increases the punishment for theft of catalytic converters, tires and wheels from a vehicle. House Bill 4373 modifies the elements of third-degree burglary to include the theft of these vehicle parts and provides that the fine for such crime will be up to $5,000. It takes effect Nov….
Bipartisanship opened doors for a new law that creates employment opportunities for Oklahomans recently released from state custody. House Bill 3002, by Sen. Zack Taylor and Rep. Cyndi Munson, amends the requirements and qualifications for five occupational licenses. The licensure changes involve the Oklahoma scrap metal dealers, the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, motor vehicle…
Legislation aimed at increasing the number of direct flights to Oklahoma has now been signed into law. Senate Bill 1461, by Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, creates the Oklahoma Air Service Development Grant Program (OASDGP), which will be administered by the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission (OAC). Under SB 1461, grant funding can be used for commercial…
Stitt signed a new law that would require the state to divest from any financial company that boycotts the energy industry. House Bill 2034, the Energy Discrimination Elimination Act of 2022, is authored by Rep. Mark McBride, R-Moore. McBride said, “For more than 100 years, Oklahoma has been a major oil and gas producing state….
The path for teacher candidates to become certified teachers has become more direct after House Bill 3658 was signed into law. Rep. Danny Sterling, R-Tecumseh, authored House Bill 3658 to streamline the certification process and address the teacher shortage. HB3658 removes the requirement that teacher candidates must pass the general education portion of the Oklahoma…
Due to an early retirement, Tulsa County voters will elect two county commissioner this year. District 1 Commissioner Stan Sallee, a Republican, will take on Democrat challenger Sean Johnson on November 8. Both are from Collinsville. The District 3 slot is open due to the retirement of Commissioner Ron Peters. Three Republicans, Margie Alfonzo, Tulsa,…
Tulsa officials picked Sharp Development to lead the development of a new Route 66 mixed-use project that to be constructed on two acres of city-owned land at 815 S. Riverside Drive across the street from the Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza. The development will consist of a Route 66 Interpretive Center, studio and 2-bedroom apartment units,…