Lucas’ ‘Protect American Farmland’ Bill Clears House

WASHINGTON, DC – The Agricultural Risk Review Act (H.R. 1713) passed on the House floor after Congressman Lucas spoke in support of the bill.H.R.

USDA Statement on Wildland Fire Preparedness

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A Bubble Off Plumb

I recently attended a presentation by Cindy Byrd, the Oklahoma State Auditor. While much of the information shared concerned the mess at the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, there were some takeaways that could be applied almost anywhere.

Germans From Russia Set Indoor Picnic

On Saturday, June 21, the Central Oklahoma chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia will host an indoor picnic at Our Lord’s Lutheran Church, 2900 W. Hefner Rd. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with a covered dish lunch at noon.

Time to Change U.S. Dietary Guidelines

Our nation's top health officials are sounding the alarm on federal nutrition policy. They're right to be concerned. Rates of diet-related diseases including obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, and iron-deficiency anemia continue to rise.

Poll Outlines Employer Concerns

A new statewide poll of Oklahoma business leaders underscores a resounding message: Skills-based training programs like those offered by Oklahoma CareerTech are vital to solving the state’s workforce challenges and attracting new investments to the state.

Flight Program Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) is celebrating another year of leading the nation with the highest number of schools providing aerospace curriculum.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

EWSEarlier this spring, we were praying for rain and now we are receiving it. We are grateful but can any more be delayed until after the farmers get their wheat harvested? We received several inches last week and now we need a break.

Accused Killer Added to 10 Most Wanted List

The latest addition to Attorney General Gentner Drummond's 10 Most Wanted list is accused of a murdering an Ada woman earlier this year following a violent altercation at a residence. Heather Lynn Harjo, 38, is wanted in connection with the April 28 death of Summer Cheyenne Martin, 21.

Legislature Approves $75 M For County Roads

OKLAHOMA CITY – House Appropriations & Budget Chair Trey Caldwell, R-Lawton, and Vice Chair of Senate Appropriations Sen.