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Loss of FEMA Program Spells Disaster for Hundreds of Communities and Their Projects

Tuesday, April 29 by AP

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The textile mills that once served as the backbone of Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, have long been shuttered, and officials believed federal money would be key to the town’s overdue revitalization. They hoped an improved stormwater drainage system and secured electrical wires — funded through a program to help communities... Read More.

Hundreds Expected for Senior Day at Oklahoma State Capitol

Monday, March 3 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Advocates for Oklahoma’s aging population are encouraging seniors to make their voices heard at the Oklahoma State Capitol Monday morning. Hundreds of seniors, as well as their family, friends and caregivers, are expected to gather at the Capitol for Oklahoma Senior Day, an annual event meant to put forward issues... Read More.

Oklahoma launches ‘Operation Guardian’ to deport hundreds of incarcerated illegal immigrants

Thursday, February 6 by News 9

Operation Guardian is Oklahoma’s latest effort to tackle public safety concerns related to criminal activities by illegal immigrants.The Department of Public Safety (DPS) Commissioner Tim Tipton released a 10-page proposal that outlines plans to deport hundreds of incarcerated illegal immigrants in Oklahoma.Commissioner Tipton provided key figures in the plan to define the scope of the... Read More.

Trump cancels travel for hundreds of refugees already cleared to come to Washington

Monday, January 27 by AP

WASHINGTON STATE — Refugees who had been approved to come to the United States before a deadline next week suspending America's refugee resettlement program have had their travel plans canceled by the Trump administration.Thousands of refugees who fled war and persecution and had gone through a sometimes yearslong vetting process to start new lives in... Read More.

Hundreds Rally At State Capitol Against Green Energy Initiatives

Wednesday, January 8 by Ponca City Now

Attorney General Gentner Drummond and several Republican lawmakers spoke at the State Capitol Tuesday morning as part of a rally hosted by the Freedom Brigade. Hundreds of attendees were at the rally, which began at 9:30 a.m. on the second floor of the Capitol. Event organizers say they aimed to send a clear message to Governor Kevin Stitt that green... Read More.