Bullard files bill prohibiting genital mutilation of youth under 26
Bullard files bill prohibiting genital mutilation of youth under 26 OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, recently filed Senate Bill 129, also known as the Millstone Act, to prohibit Oklahoma doctors from providing gender transition procedures or referral services relating to such procedures to anyone under the age of 26. The bill would further…
Read MoreSec. Arthur Sworn in for Second Term as Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture
Sec. Arthur Sworn in for Second Term as Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture OKLAHOMA CITY – Surrounded by family and friends, Blayne Arthur was sworn in Monday for her second term as Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture. The ceremony followed Gov. Kevin Stitt taking the oath of office for his second term as Oklahoma governor. “I’m…
Read MoreSenate leadership responds to criticism of foreign troops training in Oklahoma
Senate leadership responds to criticism of foreign troops training in Oklahoma OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate leadership today released the following statement after a resolution was filed that attempts to ban all foreign troops from training on Oklahoma military installations. Senate Concurrent Resolution 2 directs the Pentagon, Department of Defense, and the federal government to no…
Read MoreFishing Report. January 13, 2023
NORTHEAST Grand: January 6. Elevation is normal, water temperature 52°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, docks, and shorelines. Blue catfish slow on cut bait, shad, and shrimp below the dam, docks, and main lake. Crappie good on hair jigs, jigs, and spoons around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Riley…
Read MoreLucas: Energy Security is National Security
Lucas: Energy Security is National Security Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in support of H.R. 22- the Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act: “In the wake of a politically-motivated, multi-country oil embargo that contributed to then-record high fuel prices, global…
Read MoreSpecialty Crop Grants Now Available
Specialty Crop Grants Now Available OKLAHOMA CITY – Funding opportunities to enhance the specialty crop industry within Oklahoma are now available through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The program is made possible through the United States Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Marketing Services. Eligible applicants include non-profits, local, state, and federal government entities, for-profit organizations,…
Read MoreAttorney General O’Connor announces settlements with opioid manufacturers, distributors, and retailers
Attorney General O’Connor announces settlements with opioid manufacturers, distributors, and retailers Oklahoma Approaches $1 Billion in Opioid Settlement Funds Recovered OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General John O’Connor announced four new settlements in the State’s opioid litigation. With these new settlements, Oklahoma has now recovered more than $900 million in opioid settlements. Oklahoma now ranks near…
Read MoreOklahoma ranks among the best in the nation for Medicaid eligibility and claims payment accuracy
Oklahoma ranks among the best in the nation for Medicaid eligibility and claims payment accuracy Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Health Care Authority recently completed a 2022 Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) review with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). PERM issues an error rate that measures how accurately state Medicaid programs…
Read MoreFree ODWC Trapping Workshops Set; Sign-up Now Open
Free ODWC Trapping Workshops Set; Sign-up Now Open Anyone who has ever wanted to learn about trapping for furbearers such as raccoons, coyotes and bobcats will have two chances soon. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will offer two free land trapping workshops. The first is set for Jan. 21-22 at Fort Gibson Waterfowl Refuge…
Read MoreFlorida man sentenced to two years in federal prison for pandemic-related fraud
Florida man sentenced to two years in federal prison for pandemic-related fraud Also Ordered to Pay $26,699.80 in Restitution to Oklahoma Employment Security Commission for Fraudulent Unemployment Insurance Benefits Andrice Vanex Sainvil, 20, of Margate, Florida, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a Coronavirus Aid, Relief,…
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