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Hayes Advances Early Literacy Bill

OKLAHOMA CITY A measure focused on supporting early literacy by addressing class size in early grades passed unanimously out of the House Appropriations and Budget Subcommittee on Education and now heads to the Appropriations and Budget Committee.House Bill 3019, authored by Rep.

Clinton Bill Protects Against Data Center Costs

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Amanda Clinton, DTulsa, unanimously passed HB 3392 out of the House Utility Committee with a 9-0 vote.

USDA Would Lower Food Costs, Strengthen Supply Chain

( WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced proposed updates to federal line speed regulations in poultry and pork establishments operating under modern inspection systems.

Norman Supports Monarchs

NORMAN – Monarch butterflies and other native pollinators are experiencing steep population declines driven by pesticide and herbicide use, habitat loss, and climate change.

Oklahoma Becomes ICE Arrest Hub

When Yingchao Fan's car rolled over on Interstate 40 in Sequoyah County during January's snowstorm, he did what anyone would do: he called 911 for help.But what happened next landed him in jail.

Council Accepts Grant, Allows Time Extension

The city council has been dealing with the need to recodify – basically rewrite – its code book not only because it is five years old, but also because there has been a change in the form of government since then. It took up the matter Tuesday night at the regular monthly meeting.

Crash Kills One In Blaine Co.

According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, a Cement man lost his life Feb. 2 in a Blaine County rollover accident.The report shows Francis Puglielli, 70, was westbound on E 870 about a half mile east of N2620 when he ran off the south edge of the roadway. His vehicle half overturned.

Policy Updated for Graduation, Valedictorian

High school graduation requirements have changed in Oklahoma, although a minimum of 23 credits is still necessary to get that sheepskin. The changes were instituted at the state level by the legislature.