OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Nathan Dahm has filed legislation to address censorship by Big Tech. Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, said Senate Bill 1019 would fight back using fines, lawsuits and the removal of tax credits.
Dahm filed the legislation after watching large companies in recent weeks and months increasingly censor those they disagree with, even removing them entirely from their platforms.
Funding opportunities to enhance the specialty crop industry within the state are now available, thanks to the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through the United States Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Marketing Services. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, local, state and federal government entities, for-profit organizations and colleges and universities.
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Conn Appliances Inc. vs. Audree Phillips for $1,647.16 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Crown Asset Management LLC vs. Tandi J. Rowe for $1,729.71 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Tinker Federal Credit Union vs. Marcus L. Tartsah for $4,447.85 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Jennifer L. Rodriguez for $1,137.15 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Dustin George spent nine years as a mechanic in the United States Air Force. So what does he recall most about his time helping to keep the skies over the nation and throughout the world safe?
“I was pretty jealous of the pilots,” George admits.
After leaving the Air Force, George embarked on his own flying career. He gained certification as a pilot for both helicopters as well as airplanes.
Planning on taking to the skies later this year? If so, now is the time to do the paperwork needed to keep from getting stranded at the airport.
The clock is ticking for Oklahomans to become compliant with the REAL ID Act, which sets standards for licenses common in all 50 states.
“It’s optional at this point, but if you are planning to board a plane or go into a federal building, you will need either a REAL ID or a government-issued passport,” said Ashley Abshire of El Reno Tag Agency.
While they will have their “thumbs” against the wall, El Reno High School’s Academic Team is not planning to back down from anyone as the Indians are prepping for a return to the state tourney.
El Reno was one of eight teams to earn a ticket to the Class 5A State Academic Bowl, to be held Feb. 6 at Rose State College in Midwest City.
The other seven schools at state will be Bishop McGuinness, Altus, Tulsa Edison, Carl Albert, Lawton MacArthur, Tulsa Bishop Kelley and Tahlequah.
Voters will go to the polls Tuesday, Feb. 9 for the State Senate 22 Primary Election, City of Oklahoma City Ward 1 Council Member Election, City of Oklahoma City Ward 3 Council Member Election and Riverside School Board Member Election, Canadian County Election Board Secretary Wanda Armold said.
Armold said voters should keep the following information and tips in mind as the election approaches.
Oklahomans are rolling up their sleeves by the thousands for COVID-19 vaccines.
Although demand is outpacing supply, many remain uncertain about aspects of the shots. Experts at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation offer answers to five frequently asked questions about the vaccines.
Following one of the most controversial and debated elections in U.S. history, Sen. Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, has filed legislation to ensure the continued integrity of Oklahoma’s election system.
Senate Bill 523 would prohibit any political subdivision, agency or government official from entering into a legal agreement or court settlement prescribing election procedures that conflict with election law, which is both statutorily and constitutionally set by the Legislature.
OKLAHOMA CITY - Two bills which create ways students could more easily transfer to a public school to meet their educational needs have the attention of the State Chamber of Oklahoma.
The business-focused organization is endorsing the bills written by Rep. Jon Echols and Sen. Adam Pugh.
House Bill 2673 and Senate Bill 783 create a method for students to transfer to another public school with the state dollars following that student.
