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Oklahoma Gov. Stitt appoints Alan Armstrong to fill open U.S. Senate seat

Tuesday, March 24 by News 9

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is expected to appoint energy executive Alan Armstrong to the U.S. Senate. Here’s what to know about his background and views. OKLAHOMA CITY -Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced his pick to replace U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, who will be vacating his congressional seat to serve as secretary of the Department of... Read More.

States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt

Saturday, October 25 by The Associated Press

By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press (AP) — Officials in Louisiana, Vermont, and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if the federal program is stalled next month because of the government shutdown. The fate of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which helps about 1 in 8 Americans... Read More.