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Jimmy Carter Honored At State Funeral In Washington, D.C.

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WASHINGTON –The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter took place at the Washington National Cathedral, where dignitaries, including past presidents and vice presidents, are paid their respects.The service began Thursday morning, and President Joe Biden was among those delivering eulogies. Other attendees include Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and President-elect Donald... Read More.

Hundreds Rally At State Capitol Against Green Energy Initiatives

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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.
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‘Will of the People’: Oklahoma Lawmaker Bill Coleman Proposes Recall Elections for State Offices

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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — An Oklahoma lawmaker wants to amend the state constitution to allow for recall elections at the state level. State Sen. Bill Coleman (R-Ponca City) plans to bring his idea to fellow policymakers during the upcoming legislative session. “The will of the people is something that should be taken very seriously,” he shared. His... Read More.
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Jalen Moore’s 20 points lead No. 21 OU past Alcorn State 94-78

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By TIM WILLERT Associated Press NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Jalen Moore scored 20 points to lead No. 21 Oklahoma past winless Alcorn State 94-78 on Saturday night. Freshman guards Jeremiah Fears and Dayton Forsythe each had 14 points and seven assists for the Sooners (9-0), who finished with five players in double figures. Omari Hamilton scored 16... Read More.

OSU falls to Arizona State 42-21 after weather delay at half

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By TIM WILLERT The Associated PressSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Cam Skattebo rushed for 153 yards and a touchdown and caught four passes for 121 yards and two scores to help Arizona State rout Oklahoma State 42-21 on Saturday night.Arizona State (6-2, 3-2 Big 12) outscored Oklahoma State 21-7 in the second half following a... Read More.
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PTC Board Member JD Soulek Receives All State School Board Award

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Ponca City, OK – The Oklahoma State School Board Association recently honored five school board members from across Oklahoma as this year’s 2023 All-State School Board, recognizing their outstanding service to their communities, school district, and state. JD Soulek, long time board member for Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) is from Zone 2, which is... Read More.

OSDH Reports First Human Cases of West Nile Virus in the State for 2023

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is reporting the first human infections in 2023, caused by West Nile Virus (WNV). Over the last month, evidence of WNV activity has increased across the state and is now considered to be widespread. Positive mosquito pools have been identified in many regions of the state,... Read More.

Bill Providing Paid Maternity Leave for State Employees Passes House

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City, on Tuesday passed legislation in the Oklahoma House of Representatives to provide six weeks of paid maternity leave for full-time state employees following the birth or adoption of a child. Under Senate Bill 193, mothers must be full-time state employees for at least two years before being eligible... Read More.