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The Biden-Harris Administration today announced the availability of $500 million in funding to advance partner-driven solutions to conservation on agricultural land through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).
The Biden-Harris Administration today announced the availability of $500 million in funding to advance partner-driven solutions to conservation on agricultural land through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). WASHINGTON, May 19, 2023 – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced the availability of $500 million in funding to advance partner-driven solutions to conservation…
Read MoreSenate gives final approval to bill increasing pay for election day poll workers
Immediate Release: May 25, 2023 Senate gives final approval to bill increasing pay for election day poll workers OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate gave final approval Thursday for Senate Bill 290, which increases pay for election day poll workers. The bill is by Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain. “It is incredibly important that we recruit…
Read MoreSenate approves bill restoring powers to tourism commission
Senate approves bill restoring powers to tourism commission (For digital audio, go to oksenate.gov/audio) OKLAHOMA CITY –Appropriations Chair Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, has won Senate approval for Senate Bill 11X, restoring powers to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission, including the ability to hire and fire the agency’s executive director and restoring oversight of contracts and…
Read MoreENEL SELECTS OKLAHOMA AS SITE FOR PLANNED SOLAR PV CELL & PANEL MANUFACTURING FACILITY
ENEL SELECTS OKLAHOMA AS SITE FOR PLANNED SOLAR PV CELL & PANEL MANUFACTURING FACILITY Enel North America plans to locate one of the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) cell and panel manufacturing facilities in the US in Inola, Oklahoma, about 25 miles east of Tulsa. Construction of the facility is planned to begin in the fall…
Read MoreSome facilities remain under lockdown; Visitation possible this weekend
Some facilities remain under lockdown; Visitation possible this weekend OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Corrections locked down facilities statewide Friday evening due to a stabbing resulting in the death of one inmate at Dick Conner Correctional Center in Hominy, Okla. ODOC went into lockdown to ensure the safety and security of employees and…
Read MoreSallisaw police officers recognized in Senate for heroism and preventing tragedy
Immediate Release: May 18, 2023 Sallisaw police officers recognized in Senate for heroism and preventing tragedy OKLAHOMA CITY – Captain John Weber and Officer Wesley McGuirt of the Sallisaw Police Department were recognized on the Senate floor Wednesday for their recent heroism. The Honorable Governor Kevin Stitt presented the officers with a governor’s commendation for their…
Read MoreCity of Okemah receives CLEAR WATER REPORT. No need to boil
Water is good!! No need to boil. The test came back and we are in great shape! Thanks so much for everyone’s understanding, we appreciate it very much!
Read MoreRandy Norman to be inducted into Okemah Hall of Fame
Randy Norman to be inducted into Okemah Hall of Fame The Okemah Community Improvement Association Board has nominated and unanimously voted to induct Randy Norman to the 2023 Class of the Okemah Hall of Fame. One of the supporting letters of recommendation for Norman’s induction included the following statement: “I have known Randy Norman for…
Read MoreOklahoma Department of Corrections implements statewide lockdown
ODOC implements statewide lockdown HOMINY, OKLA. – A statewide lockdown was implemented after an incident occurred at the Dick Conner Correctional Center in Hominy, Okla. Visitation at all facilities is canceled until further notice. More details will be released as they become available. News9 reported on Saturday afternoon, 5/20/23 around 4:50, the incident at Dick…
Read MoreTrailers of Water are being unloaded at Okemah City Hall
Jim Bill will start giving out water sometime between 4 -4:30 City Employees continue to work on the issue. According to Mayor Ron Gott, the issue is moving toward resolution
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