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Government shutdown likely means no inflation data next month for 1st time in decades

Monday, October 27 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown now in its fourth week likely means there won’t be an inflation report next month for the first time in more than seven decades, the White House said Friday, leaving Wall Street and the Federal Reserve without crucial information about consumer prices. “Because surveyors cannot deploy... Read More.

Oklahoma SNAP benefits to be suspended on Nov. 1, federal government shutdown continues

Wednesday, October 22 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) has announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be suspended starting Nov. 1, 2025, due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) informed OKDHS of the suspension, which affects over 684,600 Oklahomans who rely on these... Read More.

Government shutdown enters third week, deepening uncertainty for federal workers

Tuesday, October 14 by TNND-AP

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The government shutdown is heading into its third week, continuing to create uncertainty for hundreds of thousands of federal workers who are already furloughed without pay amid the stubborn stalemate in Congress. Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said there will be deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown... Read More.

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Government shutdown enters fifth day as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse

Monday, October 6 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican and Democratic lawmakers at an impasse on reopening the federal government provided few public signs Sunday of meaningful negotiations taking place to end what has so far been a five-day shutdown. Leaders in both parties are betting that public sentiment has swung their way, putting pressure on the other side to cave. Democrats... Read More.

State Supreme Court ruling upholds Stitt’s return-to-office mandate for state government workers

Thursday, September 11 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Supreme Court has upheld Governor Kevin Stitt's executive order requiring state employees to return to in-office work, rejecting a lawsuit that sought to preserve remote work policies put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an 8-1 decision issued Tuesday, the state's high court sided with Stitt, who signed Executive Order... Read More.

COVID vaccine side effects under fire: six experts testify on alleged government cover-ups

Thursday, May 22 by TNND

(TNND) — The Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations is set to hold its first hearing about the negative side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine. The committee issued a subpoena to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for records related to COVID-19 vaccine safety data and pandemic communications. The hearing will feature six witnesses discussing the... Read More.

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Ant smugglers arrested in Kenya as government warns of changing trafficking trends

Wednesday, April 16 by AP

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Two Belgian teenagers were charged Tuesday with wildlife piracy after they were found with thousands of ants packed in test tubes in what Kenyan authorities said was part of a trend in trafficking smaller and lesser known species. Lornoy David and Seppe Lodewijckx, two 19-year-olds who were arrested on April 5... Read More.

Federal Government Revokes 8 Student Visas at Oklahoma State University; ORU, UCO & More Oklahoma Universities Potentially Impacted

Wednesday, April 9 by News 6

STILLWATER, Okla. -The student visas of eight OSU students have been revoked by the federal government, according to an update from a representative for the university. The university is seeking clarity as to why and the manner by which these student visas were revoked. OSU released the following statement about the situation. Initially, it was reported... Read More.

Trump and Musk explore taxpayer checks from government efficiency savings

Tuesday, February 25 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are considering a proposal to issue checks to taxpayers based on savings from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The "DOGE dividends" checks made their way to Musk via X, and the billionaire said he'd check with the President on it. Trump seemingly endorsed the idea last... Read More.

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Mexico President Says Her Government Requested US Surveillance Drone Flights

Friday, February 21 by AP

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that surveillance drone flights by the U.S. government over Mexico are occurring in collaboration with and at the request of her government. They come as U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has increased pressure on Mexico to do more to stop the production of... Read More.

Government Contracting Workshop Offered By Pioneer Technology Center

Thursday, January 21 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY, OK - A Government Contracting Workshop is being held at City Central hosted by Dawn Brakey, the Bid Assistance Coordinator at Pioneer Technology Center. This training, scheduled for Wednesday, January 27th from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, is for businesses interested in exploring the government marketplace. The lunch and learn session will... Read More.

SNAP Food Benefits Issued Early To help Those Affected By Partial Government Shutdown

Thursday, January 24 by Lyman James

The impact of the partial government shutdown can be felt as over 800,000 people have had to miss their paychecks twice. The shutdown can be felt in homes across Northern Oklahoma as some local residents are wondering how they will be able to put food on the table if the shutdown continues into the... Read More.

Stories tagged with: government

Government shutdown likely means no inflation data next month for 1st time in decades

Oklahoma SNAP benefits to be suspended on Nov. 1, federal government shutdown continues

Government shutdown enters third week, deepening uncertainty for federal workers

Government shutdown enters fifth day as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse

State Supreme Court ruling upholds Stitt’s return-to-office mandate for state government workers

COVID vaccine side effects under fire: six experts testify on alleged government cover-ups

Ant smugglers arrested in Kenya as government warns of changing trafficking trends

Federal Government Revokes 8 Student Visas at Oklahoma State University; ORU, UCO & More Oklahoma Universities Potentially Impacted

Trump and Musk explore taxpayer checks from government efficiency savings

Mexico President Says Her Government Requested US Surveillance Drone Flights

Government Contracting Workshop Offered By Pioneer Technology Center

SNAP Food Benefits Issued Early To help Those Affected By Partial Government Shutdown

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