OHCA Board Approves Rate Increase for Private Duty Nurses and Dental Providers
OHCA Board Approves Rate Increase for Private Duty Nurses and Dental Providers Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) board voted to approve a twenty-five percent rate increase for private duty nurses (PDN), a five percent aggregate rate increase for pediatric dental providers, and a fourteen percent aggregate rate increase for adult dental…
Read MoreOSU Extension reduces lab testing rates for drought-stricken producers
OSU Extension reduces lab testing rates for drought-stricken producers By Trisha Gedon STILLWATER, Okla. – As farmers and ranchers across Oklahoma are dealing with the financial repercussions of the 2022 drought,Oklahoma State University Extension is stepping in to help ease some of the financial strain. From Oct. 5 through Dec. 31, the Soil, Water and…
Read MoreOKFB welcomes appropriation of additional drought-relief funds
OKFB welcomes appropriation of additional drought-relief funds Governor Kevin Stitt announced Tuesday his signing of HB 1006 XX, a measure allocating an additional $20 million in drought relief for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers. In the midst of a historic drought, Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel said the additional funding will provide some welcome…
Read MoreDepartment of Education Awards Nearly $1 Billion to 56 States and Territories to Provide Students with Safer and Healthier Learning Environments
Department Awards Nearly $1 Billion to 56 States and Territories to Provide Students with Safer and Healthier Learning Environments The U.S. Department of Education announced awards totaling nearly $1 billion through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). The Stronger Connections grants will help schools provide all students with safe and supportive learning opportunities and environments…
Read MoreSonya Barkley
Sonya Barkley A memorial service for Sonya Gail (McClain) Barkley will be held Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 2:00 PM at the Welty Church of God. Sonya Gail Barkley was born December 9, 1963 in Bristow, Oklahoma to Charles and Virginia (Montgomery) McClain. She passed away Tuesday, October, 4, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the…
Read MoreReba Effy Eden Deer
Reba Effy Eden Deer Funeral services for Reba Effy Eden Deer will be held Friday, October 7, 2022 at 1:00 PM at the Salt Creek Indian Baptist Church of Wetumka. Interment will follow at the Barnes Family Cemetery of Wetumka. Visitation will be Thursday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home,…
Read MoreFullbright drops fire album
By Kay Thompson ONL Special Reporter What seems like an eternity has only been eight years. Bearden native John Fullbright released his new album “The Liar” on Friday. This comes eight years after the release of “Songs” and 10 years after the Grammy-nominated “From the Ground Up”. Fullbright’s camp released sneak peeks in the days…
Read MoreGenerational’ investments: Legislators send ARPA projects to governor
Generational’ investments: Legislators send ARPA projects to governor By Tres Savage – NonDoc.com Friday, September 30, 2022 Oklahoma State Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat (R-OKC) speaks to media Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. (Tres Savage) The Oklahoma Legislature appropriated more than $1 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funding Thursday, sending a series of big-ticket…
Read MoreSSC Named Certified Healthy Campus
SSC Named Certified Healthy Campus Photo: Healthy Campus Seminole State College has been recognized by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a Certified Healthy Campus. James Fife, Health Educator II with the Oklahoma State Department of Health, (pictured at far right) presented the College its “Excellence Certification” this week. Accepting the award on behalf…
Read MoreOklahoma Remains Top State for Veterans
Oklahoma Remains Top State for Veterans (OKLAHOMA CITY) – The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) is excited to announce that Oklahoma has achieved the ranking of number ONE amongst the 50 states for veterans in a new category. The Annual Benefits Report for Fiscal Year 2022 published by the United States Department of Veterans…
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