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Bill to provide tax exemption to certain nonprofit hospitals

Tulsa Beacon

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has filed Senate Bill 304 to add nonprofit hospitals to the list of entities that receive sales tax exemptions for goods and services. “In rural communities, hospitals provide essential medical services, and provide critically needed jobs in the area,” Burns said. “Unfortunately, many community hospitals have had to…

Legislators, Pro-Life Organizations Defend Oklahoma’s Abortion Laws

Tulsa Beacon

OKLAHOMA CITY – Today a bicameral group of legislators, together with numerous pro-life organizations,  released the following statement in support of Oklahoma’s current abortion laws. “Oklahoma is blessed to have the most comprehensive laws in the country to protect our unborn babies. We intend to defend our current laws as they stand, with the only…

Creek County Republican prayer breakfast and convention

Tulsa Beacon

On Saturday, February 25 the Creek County Republican Party will hold its annual prayer breakfast and convention.  The prayer breakfast will meet at 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and the Convention will be held from 10:30 to 1 p.m.  Both events will be held in the Praise Center located at 5272 Highway 117 in Sapulpa….

Grow bags are a lightweight, mobile option for gardeners

Tulsa Beacon

STILLWATER, Okla. – Traditional in-ground beds, raised beds and ceramic/plastic pot gardens are mainstay gardening methods, but grow bags add another dimension to this popular pastime. “One of the biggest advantages is the convenience. Grow bags are great for both seasoned and novice gardeners,” said Casey Hentges, Oklahoma State University Extension associate specialist and host…

Gov. Stitt opposes revised definition of Waters of the United States

Tulsa Beacon

Governor Kevin Stitt joined 24 governors in sending a letter to President Biden expressing opposition to a rule regarding the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the revised definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS). The governors signed and sent the following letter. Dear President Biden, We write in opposition to your rule regarding the…

Blood donor honor his wife by donating during National Blood Donor Month

Tulsa Beacon

Tulsa, OK (February 2, 2023)— National Blood Donor Month ended with Tulsa local Dale Watts, 78, reaching the 10-gallons of blood donations milestone. Watts is no stranger to the Red Cross Blood Services, his late white Mary Watts had been a medical technician at St. Francis Hospital for 25 years and later served as an…

Critics claim $330 million increase ‘cuts’ school spending

Tulsa Beacon

This week, new State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters unveiled a budget plan for Oklahoma schools that would increase state school spending by $330 million. Under Walters’ proposal, the state appropriation for schools would increase from $3.18 billion this year to $3.51 billion next year. Walters’ critics responded by claiming the $330 million increase…

Municipal Candidate Filings Begin Feb. 6

Tulsa Beacon

Candidates for municipal offices in the Cities of Bixby, Broken Arrow, Glenpool, Jenks, Skiatook and the Town of Sperry may file Declarations of Candidacy beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, February 6. Gwen Freeman, Secretary of the County Election Board, said the filing period ends at 5 p.m. Wednesday, February 8. Declarations of Candidacy will be…

Gas prices rise for 5th straight week to $2.94

Tulsa Beacon

Average gasoline prices in Tulsa have risen 14.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.12/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 321 stations in Tulsa.. Prices in Tulsa are 30.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 9.1 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price…

Bill to amend Parents’ Bill of Rights

Tulsa Beacon

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Cody Rogers, R-Tulsa, has filed Senate Bill 131, which amends the Parents’ Bill of Rights. SB 131 authorizes parents to file a civil action against a person or governmental entity for a violation of the Parents’ Bill of Rights. “Updating this measure furthers parents’ involvement in their child’s education and requires…