U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments over proposed government-created religious public charter school

OKLAHOMA CITY– The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week in what would be the nation’s first government-created, taxpayer-funded religious public charter school. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has defended the Oklahoma and U.S. Constitutions that prevent religious public charter schools.“This case is ultimately about safeguarding religious liberty. Religious liberty means every citizen... Read More.

Buying candy, soda with food stamps banned under proposed Kansas bill

TOPEKA — Purchasing soda and candy with food stamps would no longer be permitted under a proposed Kansas bill, but whether the federal government would accept the move is unclear.Previous efforts to request waivers from the rules of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, under which food stamps are funded and administered to states,... Read More.
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Blackwell City Council approves first readings of proposed rate increases for water, sewer, waste, and electrica

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune reports that the Blackwell City Council approved the first readings of proposed rate increases for water, sewer, waste, and electrical.This does NOT mean that the increases have been approved, as they will need to be read a second time and voted on again.These proposed increases are as follows:Sewer- 40% increaseWaste- 4%... Read More.

Blackwell’s proposed school bond passes following Tuesday’s election

Following Tuesday's election in Blackwell, a majority of residents said YES to the proposed school bond.According to the Blackwell Journal-Tribune, the bond passed with 80% of voters approving the renovation of the Blackwell High School and Campus. This bond is in the amount of $23,550,000.00 for 15 years. School Bonds are based on property... Read More.
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Newkirk Residents Concerned About Proposed Wind Farm

The Frontier Wind Farm that is located east of Blackwell is looking to expand further east towards Newkirk and Kildare with a second phase called Frontier Farm 2. Not all Newkirk residents are happy with the expansion as citizens fear with wind turbines being on the outside of town, could decrease property values and... Read More.

Sales Tax Proposed For Blackwell Regional Hospital

A sales tax is being proposed for the Blackwell Regional Hospital. The proposed tax is NOT a new tax.The vote would be to extend the existing sales tax to expand and renovate the hospital at the current location in Blackwell at 13th & Ferguson. Should the tax not pass, the future of Blackwell Regional... Read More.