Senate votes to modify definition of career teacher
Senate votes to modify definition of career teacher (Digital audio available at www.oksenate.gov/audio) OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 332, modifying the definition of a career teacher, was approved unanimously Monday by the full Senate. Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, said the bill modifies outdated language to recognize the mobility of young teachers as they seek…
Read MoreThinking Out Loud: Keep Dancing
Thinking Out Loud: Keep Dancing When I was growing up in Church, I was taught that I shouldn’t “dance, drink, curse or go with girls who do!” But in adulthood one of the most important lessons we learn in life is ‘life’s a dance’. Sometimes we lead, and sometimes we follow. When we lead, we…
Read MoreFEDERAL JURY CONVICTS OKMULGEE COUNTY MAN
FEDERAL JURY CONVICTS OKMULGEE COUNTY MAN OF FELON IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM & AMMUNITION MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that Kent Matthew Stapp, age 34, of Okmulgee County, Oklahoma was found guilty by a federal jury of one count of Felon in Possession…
Read MoreFebruary GRF collections 20.7% above estimate
February GRF collections 20.7% above estimate OKLAHOMA CITY —General Revenue Fund collections in February totaled $501.4 million, which is $100.1 million, or 24.9%, above the monthly estimate. This is $58.8 million, or 13.3%, above collections in February 2022. Total GRF collections for the first eight months of fiscal year 2023 are $5.7 billion, which is $968.7…
Read MoreCelebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st
To celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on 3.21, March 21st, we are asking everyone to wear their fun, silly, mix-matched socks! Why socks? Because they look like chromosomes and Down syndrome is the 3rd replication of the 21st chromosome also known as Trisomy 21! Please join us and tag us on social media to help…
Read MoreOklahoma Senior Games Event Schedule for 2023 Released
Oklahoma Senior Games Event Schedule for 2023 Released The event schedule for the Oklahoma Senior Games has been released, there are twenty-nine games for anyone fifty years and older. This year the games will be held from September through October, statewide. Games range from 3 on 3 Basketball, Track and Field events, Swimming, Cornhole, Tennis,…
Read MoreUnleash the Best You By Helping Others
Unleash the Best You By Helping Others Do you have a college degree? A high school diploma? G.E.D.? Certificate of completion from the “school of hard knocks”? No matter what level of education you have, you can use your skills and compassion for others to help bring a sense of support for long term care…
Read MoreODVA ANNOUNCES OKLAHOMA SPECIFIC TRANSITION EDUCATION PROGRAM (OKSTEP)
ODVA ANNOUNCES OKLAHOMA SPECIFIC TRANSITION EDUCATION PROGRAM (OKSTEP) (Oklahoma City, OK) The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, (ODVA) is proud to announce the launch of a new transition assistance program for servicemembers and veterans. The Oklahoma Specific Transition Education Program (OKSTEP) will connect service members and veterans with veteran-centric resources in Oklahoma from anywhere…
Read MoreOkemah City Council posts agenda for City Council Debate on March 21 at 6:30pm
OKEMAH CITY COUNCIL DEBATE WHEN: TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2023 @6:30 P.M. PLACE: OKFUSKEE COUNTY HISTORY CENTER,407 WEST BROADWAY, OKEMAH, OK AGENDA: 1) MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AND FLAG SALUTE. 2) ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM. 3) CITY COUNCIL DEBATE. MEMBERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL WILL ANSWER QUESTIONS FROM THE MEDIATOR OF THE PUBLIC WHICH PERTAIN…
Read MoreSilicon Valley Bank and your life savings
Silicon Valley Bank and your life savings Dr. Glenn Mollette If you have worked hard and saved money all your life you may have over $250,000 in a bank. Or, maybe one of these days you might if you keep working and saving. You most likely know that only $250.000 of your money is federally…
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