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Small Business Administration shuts out non-citizens from main lending program

Thursday, February 5

WASHINGTON - The Small Business Administration is barring green card holders and other non-U.S. citizens from applying for loans from the agency’s main lending program. Starting March 1, only U.S. citizens or nationals who have their chief residence in the U.S. or legal territories will be eligible to borrow money under... Read More.

Trump ends partial government shutdown, but DHS challenge looms for Congress

Wednesday, February 4

WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed legislation Tuesday to fund the majority of the government through the end of the fiscal year, while providing temporary funding to the Department of Homeland Security for the next two weeks. In the wake of two fatal shootings of... Read More.

Gov. Stitt asks voters to roll back Medicaid increases over spiraling costs

Wednesday, February 4

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has asked the State Legislature to forward a referendum to voters that could roll back the expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. A state question expanded Medicaid in 2021, with voter approval that came in a close vote. The Read More.

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Luttrell Comments on Shidler REAP Infrastructure Funding

Wednesday, February 4

OKLAHOM CITY – Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, commented on Rural Economic Action Plan funding approved for a transportation project in Shidler. “This is a meaningful investment for Shidler and for the people who depend on these roads every day,” Luttrell said. “Projects like this may not always grab headlines,... Read More.

NOC Roustabout Homecoming Show Rescheduled for February 11

Wednesday, February 4

The Northern Oklahoma College Roustabouts Homecoming Show has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. The free show will be held in the Dineo Heilmann Auditorium inside the Kinzer Performing Arts Center. The show was originally set for Jan. 29 but was postponed due to weather. Northern Oklahoma College, the... Read More.

Financial Education Class Offered at PTC

Wednesday, February 4

Financial stress affects the whole family — and it’s real. Pioneer Tech has an upcoming opportunity designed to support individuals and families with practical, confidence-building financial tools. Tuesdays, Feb 17 - April 14 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm | Pioneer Tech CLIMB is a FREE, 8-session workshop designed to help participants build... Read More.

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Why Oklahoma’s trooper shortage leaves many rural areas without coverage

Wednesday, February 4

Right now, 766 OHP troopers are responsible for all 77 counties across the state. That means many rural communities don’t have round-the-clock coverage, and troopers who are working are often covering multiple counties at once. By the Numbers: What Coverage Looks Like Today 766 active troopers statewide 77 counties No... Read More.

$1.5B OKLAHOMA DRUG BUST

Wednesday, February 4

Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced his Organized Crime Task Force arrested 20 people and seized thousands of marijuana plants in a $1.5 billion black market marijuana crime ring Tuesday. The investigation, called Operation Blunt Force, found that leader Hao Tong Chen ran fraudulent medical marijuana licensing schemes in Oklahoma. According to... Read More.

Humphrey Files Legislation to Extend Health Liability Claims

Wednesday, February 4

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, has filed legislation that would extend the period of time for people to file health care liability claims based on a good faith belief that a federal procedural bar was in place when a cause of action arose. Supporters of House Bill... Read More.

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Trump agrees to lower tariffs on India after Modi agrees to stop buying Russian oil

Wednesday, February 4

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump announced Monday that he will lower tariffs on goods from India from 25% to 18% after speaking with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump said Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil and it comes after months of the president pushing the country to end... Read More.

US creates stockpile for critical minerals to protect manufacturers from China’s dominance

Wednesday, February 4

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The U.S. is creating a domestic stockpile of critical minerals in the Trump administration’s latest move to reduce the country’s reliance on China for key materials and components of technology used in cellphones, military equipment and renewable energy. It is the latest move by the Trump administration... Read More.

NOC Sheep Production class shows at Fort Worth

Tuesday, February 3

The NOC Sheep Production class had an eventful and successful trip to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo this past weekend. Winter weather made the decision to travel south a cautious one, but the group was glad they made the trip to compete in the FWSSR Open Sheep... Read More.