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U.S. Supreme Court grants stay of execution for Richard Glossip
Below is the court order FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2023 ORDER IN PENDING CASE GLOSSIP, RICHARD E. V. OKLAHOMA The application for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to Justice Kavanaugh and by him referred to the Court is granted pending…
Read MoreMulready Files Action Against CVS/Caremark
Mulready Files Action Against CVS/Caremark Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready announced today the filing of an administrative action against CVS/Caremark that outlines alleged violations of the Patient’s Right to Pharmacy Choice Act. The filing targets the practice of “steering patients” to CVS pharmacies and prescription mail-order services and seeks to censure, suspend, place on probation…
Read MoreCAPTURED : Department of Corrections looking for walk away prisoner
Kevin Shelman (ODOC #690471), an inmate at Jackie Brannon Correctional Center in McAlester, Okla., was capture at approximately 6:48 p.m. on prison grounds. 4/30/2023 Notification of walkaway: Kevin Shelman – ODOC #690471 MCALESTER, OKLA. – Kevin Shelman (DOC 690471), an inmate at Jackie Brannon Correctional Center in McAlester, Okla., unlawfully walked away sometime around 2:30…
Read MoreDrummond, PSO reach settlement agreement in wind, solar power plan
Drummond, PSO reach settlement agreement in wind, solar power plan OKLAHOMA CITY (April 27, 2023) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond and several parties representing customer interests have entered into a joint stipulation and settlement agreement with Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) regarding its pending application for approval of six capacity projects. The settlement paves…
Read MoreBearden School JOM election
Bearden Public School’s JOM & IEC Committee elections will be held May 2, 2023 beginning at 6:00 P.M. in the school office.
Read MoreLucas Cosponsors Resolution to Protect Farm Operations, Combat Rising Food Prices
Lucas Cosponsors Resolution to Protect Farm Operations, Combat Rising Food Prices Washington, DC – Earlier this week, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03), former Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, joined Representative Ralph Norman (SC-05) and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) introducing a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to block the U.S. Department…
Read MoreUNITED STATES ATTORNEY NAMES LONG-TIME FEDERAL PROSECUTOR ARVO Q. MIKKANEN TO SERVE IN NEWLY CREATED ROLE AS SENIOR COUNSEL FOR TRIBAL RELATIONS
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY NAMES LONG-TIME FEDERAL PROSECUTOR ARVO Q. MIKKANEN TO SERVE IN NEWLY CREATED ROLE AS SENIOR COUNSEL FOR TRIBAL RELATIONS OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, United States Attorney Robert J. Troester named Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Arvo Q. Mikkanen to serve in a newly created role as Senior Counsel for Tribal Relations for the…
Read MoreOklahoma Department of Corrections secures better deal for state, will operate Great Plains Correctional Facility in Hinton
Oklahoma Department of Corrections secures better deal for state, will operate Great Plains Correctional Facility in Hinton OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) announced today it has entered into a lease agreement with The Geo Group, owner of the Great Plains Correctional Facility (GPCF) near Hinton. Under the agreement, ODOC will…
Read MorePRIVATE OKLAHOMA CITY SCHOOL PAYS $354,000 TO SETTLE ALLEGATIONS OF SUBMITTING FALSE CLAIMS TO TRICARE FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO STUDENTS WITH AUTISM
PRIVATE OKLAHOMA CITY SCHOOL PAYS $354,000 TO SETTLE ALLEGATIONS OF SUBMITTING FALSE CLAIMS TO TRICARE FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO STUDENTS WITH AUTISM OKLAHOMA CITY – Good Shepherd Catholic School, Inc. (“GSCS”), paid $354,000 to settle civil claims by the United States stemming from allegations that GSCS submitted false claims to TRICARE for services provided to students…
Read MoreOkmulgee recognized for Main Street Award. $55 million in investments
Oklahoma Main Street Center Announces Reinvestment Milestones, New Programs OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Main Street Center hosted programs from across the state Tuesday, April 4, for Main Street Day at the Capitol and announced reinvestment milestones and new programs. The Oklahoma Main Street Center, a division of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce,…
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