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Index rates top conservatives, liberals

August 11, 2022 Tulsa Beacon

Once again, the Tulsa area has some of the most conservative legislators and some of the most liberal lawmakers in the Oklahoma Legislature. Statewide, five legislators – Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee; Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola; Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland; Rep. Wendi Stearman, R-Collinsville; and Rep. Rick West R-Heavener, all got 100% conservative ratings. Right behind…

All 9 councilors, Bynum signed ‘LGBTQ+ Pride Month’ pledge

August 11, 2022 Tulsa Beacon

Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum and all nine city councilors promoted the homosexual lifestyle by unanimously signing a proclamation to make June “LGBTQ+ Pride Month” in Tulsa. District 1 Councilor Vanessa Hall-Harper, District 2 Jeannie Cue; District 3 Counselor  Crista Patrick; District 5 Councilor Mykey Arthrel-Knezek; District 6 Councilor Connie Dodson; District 7 Councilor Lori Decter…

Hugo foundation nurtures endangered Asian elephants

August 11, 2022 Tulsa Beacon

HUGO — During a business trip in the southeastern part of Oklahoma, Kimi Lewis of Moore was driving down a road when she glanced over and couldn’t believe her eyes.  She saw an elephant. “I was on a site visit in Hugo and looked over – twice, and thought ‘Is that and elephant?’, Lewis said. …

Gasoline prices fall but still are double the 2020 averages

August 11, 2022 Tulsa Beacon

Average gasoline prices in Tulsa fell 14.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.47/gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 321 stations in Tulsa. Prices in Tulsa are 73.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 64.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of…

Film shows stark realities of abortion

August 11, 2022 John Grimaldi Tulsa Beacon

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rebecca Weber, CEO of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC], opened a timely new episode of her Better for America podcast by pointing out that the most important issue of our time is not about abortion, it is about life. Her guest, filmmaker Tracy Robinson, recently released her latest production, “The…

Opt out of EMSAcare only in Aug

August 11, 2022 Tulsa Beacon

Tulsa utility customers may opt out of EMSAcare only during the month of August. Each year in the month of August, Tulsa utility customers have the option to change their enrollment status in the EMSAcare program. They may choose to opt in or opt out of the upcoming program year that begins billing October 1….

Moratorium on pot licenses Aug. 26

August 11, 2022 Tulsa Beacon

The moratorium on processing applications for new grower, processor and dispensary marijuana licenses begins Aug. 26, not Aug. 1 as previously stated in communications from OMMA. OMMA made an error interpreting the effective date of HB 3208, the legislation creating the moratorium. The language in the bill states the moratorium begins Aug. 1, but the…

Balloon Festival in Shawnee Aug. 12-13

August 11, 2022 Tulsa Beacon

SHAWNEE — Vibrant hot air balloons will take to the skies  as the Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) hosts its fifth annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival on  Aug. 12-13. The free two-day festival offers a wide range of activities with live music, a 5K race, balloon glows and more. The family-friendly  festival was recently recognized as…

State revenues for oil and gas continue setting records

August 11, 2022 Tulsa Beacon

State collections from oil and gas production again climbed to record levels in July, only a month after setting an all-time high, State Treasurer Randy McDaniel said. Total collections in July of $1.38 billion are 13.3 % higher than receipts in July of last year. Receipts from the gross production tax on oil and gas…

Study on Adoption, Foster Care

August 11, 2022 Tulsa Beacon

Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court, a group of legislators will soon host an interim study to examine adoption and the foster care system within Oklahoma. Reps. Brian Hill, R-Mustang, Brad Boles, R-Marlow, and Dick Lowe, R-Amber, requested Interim Study 22-074 to take an in-depth look at possible avenues…