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OSU/A&M Regents approve FY 2024 budget for Oklahoma State University System
OSU/A&M Regents approve FY 2024 budget for Oklahoma State University System OSU continues to prioritize student access and affordability; tuition and mandatory fees remain flat for second consecutive year (OKLAHOMA CITY, June 16, 2023) — The OSU/A&M Board of Regents has approved a $1.7 billion operating budget for the Oklahoma State University System for fiscal…
Read MorePoultry suit moves to federal mitigation
Poultry suit moves to federal mitigation Retired 10th Circuit Court judge to help state, poultry find agreement By KELLY BOSTIAN After one-on-one negotiations flagged, a retired federal judge will now mediate a solution to Oklahoma’s long-running lawsuit against major poultry producers. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office provided a copy of the concise order from…
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration Partners with Agricultural Producers to Strengthen Markets and Create Jobs for Producers in 19 States
Biden-Harris Administration Partners with Agricultural Producers to Strengthen Markets and Create Jobs for Producers in 19 States Investments are Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Manchester, NH, June 15, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is making investments that will create new and better markets…
Read MoreRegional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Summer Feeding Program Providing Free Meals and Snacks to Okfuskee County Children
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Summer Feeding Program Providing Free Meals and Snacks to Okfuskee County Children Sites serving children across central and western Oklahoma (OKLAHOMA CITY) – June 5, 2023 – For too many Oklahoma children, the end of school means months of wondering whether they will have enough food to eat. Thanks to…
Read MoreCANCELED:Okemah Housing Standard Board to Meet June 13 at 6:00 p.m.
UPDATE: Monday, June 12, 7:55 pm The meeting must be rescheduled because the city did not give a 48 hour notice. A notice for a special meeting of the Okemah Standard Housing Board was sent out this afternoon (June 12) at 4:22 announcing the special meeting for Tuesday, June 13 at 6:00 pm…
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration Announces Over $700 Million to Connect People in Rural Areas to High-Speed Internet
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $700 Million to Connect People in Rural Areas to High-Speed Internet Funding Part of Investing in America Agenda WASHINGTON, June 12, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $714 million in grants and loans to connect thousands of rural residents, farmers and business owners in 19…
Read MoreGov. signs Floyd bills to better support assault survivors, protect consumers
Gov. signs Floyd bills to better support assault survivors, protect consumers OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd expressed her thanks to her principal House authors, fellow members of both chambers and to Gov. Kevin Stitt after two of her measures were signed into law. Floyd, D-OKC, is Senate principal author of Senate Bill…
Read MoreOkemah awarded $10,000 grant from TSET
TSET Awards $160,000 to Cities for Projects that Improve Community Health OKLAHOMA CITY (June 9, 2023) – The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) Board of Directors awarded $160,000 to five Oklahoma communities to support health-promoting projects. The funds, given under the TSET Healthy Incentive Grant program, were awarded to communities that have implemented policies to…
Read MoreSunday, June 11, 2023. The city of Okemah is not under a boil order
City Manager Kristy Lesley stated around 4:20 this afternoon that Okemah is not under a boil order. Emergency management Director Jim Bill Copeland has notified area residents that Rural Water District 2 has a water line break in the Bearden Area. They are trying to locate the leak. A water buffalo has been set…
Read MoreDrummond praises signing of laws to combat illegal marijuana operations
Drummond praises signing of laws to combat illegal marijuana operations OKLAHOMA CITY (June 9, 2023) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond praised the governor and state Legislature today for approving a suite of legislation this year to help law enforcement crack down on Oklahoma’s plethora of illegal marijuana grow operations. Gov. Stitt today signed the last…
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