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Legislative Update: OKC Bombing Memorial
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Legislative Update: OKC Bombing Memorial
By REP. NEIL HAYS (405) 557-7302 
April 25, 2024
We spent the week hearing Senate Bills on the House floor. I passed Senate Bill 2001 off the House floor this week, allowing employees at establishments that sell wine, beer, and liquor to sample the ...
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Budget negotiations; National Guard Appreciation Day
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Budget negotiations; National Guard Appreciation Day
By REP. NEIL HAYS 
April 18, 2024
405) 557-7302 During this stage of the legislative session, the focus begins to shift to the state budget. As you may know, the House and Senate are working on finalizing the budget for the fiscal yea...
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For the Children
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For the Children
By JOE DORMAN CEO - 01CA 
April 18, 2024
Tulsa movie event to recall ‘Oklahoma Shame’ and document child protection failures in other states OKLAHOMA CITY - Forty years ago, journalists from three news organizations owned by Gannett News Ser...
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Don’t just make a statement, MAKE A DIFFERENCE
April 18, 2024
Wow what a fast and furious month April has been, especially for those of us who don’t just want to make a statement, but MAKE A DIFFERENCE in this world. This Saturday was a whirlwind of events liter...
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Campaigns begin and advocacy event set
By JOE DORMAN CEO-OICA 
April 11, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY - The filing period for candidates wishing to seek political office in Oklahoma closed on Friday at 5 p.m. A total of 285 candidates declared their intentions to run for office, a relati...
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Teachers of life
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Teachers of life
April 11, 2024
JLCLUfawui& LAST 1» We all have had those special teachers who taught us more than just the core curriculum, they taught us life lessons. These are the teachers of life - the ones who have gone beyond...
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Prevailing Winds: Switching Political Parties over Candidate Support
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Prevailing Winds: Switching Political Parties over Candidate Support
By ?r. James Finck, USAG History Professor 
April 11, 2024
HISTORICALLY ---------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ Prevailing Winds: Switching Political Parties over Candidate Support In a recent CNN interview, Alaska Se...
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Legislative Update
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Legislative Update
By REP. NEIL HAYS (405) 557-7302 
April 4, 2024
It has been a busy couple of weeks, and I hope eve ryone enjoyed spending time with their loved ones over the Easter weekend. This week, Senate Bills were first- and secondread and assigned to House c...
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Presidential competence in an age of instantaneous interaction and decisiveness
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Presidential competence in an age of instantaneous interaction and decisiveness
March 28, 2024
A bombshell was dropped earlier this month when Department of Justice Special Counsel Robert Hur released his findings on President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents. The good news for Bide...
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Civics education necessary for a brighter future
By CEO-OICA 
March 28, 2024
JOE DORMAN Our public schools provide an array of opportunities for students to become good citizens, from student government to civics education. In fact, America recently celebrated “Civics Educatio...
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Oklahoma Youth Expo
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Oklahoma Youth Expo
March 28, 2024
On Monday, the Legislative Showmanship was held at the Oklahoma Youth Expo. Legi slators from every corner of the state joined Oklahoma’s future farmers and ranchers for the Oklahoma Youth Expo, the w...
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Years, tears and cheers
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Years, tears and cheers
By êf¿(Donna]\kode& 
March 28, 2024
I„CbUOnrUb& LAST WOW Over spring break my son decided he was going to come down and help me find my garage that had accumulated four or more moves in the past few years, piling boxes upon boxes, beds ...
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Book Review: ‘The First Muslim’ by Lesley Hazleton
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Book Review: ‘The First Muslim’ by Lesley Hazleton
March 21, 2024
With tensions in the Middle East elevated due to the conflict in Gaza and now American soldiers being killed by Iranian backed terrorists, I believe it is wise to learn as much as possible about the M...
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Advocacy works as OICA bills move forward
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Advocacy works as OICA bills move forward
By JOE DORMAN CEO-OICA 
March 21, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – The second deadline for the Oklahoma Legislature was reached on Thursday, March 14 and many bills have fallen by the wayside. For the bills being tracked by the Oklahoma Institute for ...
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Singing Convention March 30
March 21, 2024
A six-county Gospel Singing Convention will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 30 at the Free Will Baptist Church, 101 E. Ute St., Porum. A meal will be served. For more information call Genelle Clar...
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Deadline Week
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Deadline Week
By Rep. Hays 
March 21, 2024
We were busy at the Capitol last week. I passed a handful of bills off the House floor. House Bill 3071, passed on Thursday, aims to reduce the number of individuals entering our state illegally. It w...
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No excuses, no regrets…find another way
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No excuses, no regrets…find another way
March 21, 2024
The older I become, the more I realize we only get one life, one day at a time, one fleeting moment to get it right and live like tomorrow is not promised. This life was meant to be experienced and en...
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This Week at the Capitol
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This Week at the Capitol
By State Rep. Randy Randleman (405) 557-7375 randy.randleman@okhouse.gov 
March 14, 2024
It has been a while since I have made a note to address the issues going on at the State Capitol. I want you to know that it is a privilege to serve House District 15 and the people of all five counti...
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Speaking for children in a deadline week
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Speaking for children in a deadline week
By JOE DORMAN CEO-OICA 
March 14, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Legislature is in its second deadline week, when bills must pass out of the “house of origin,” meaning House bills must pass out of the House of Representatives, and Senate bills m...
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Generally Speaking
By By Attorney General Gentner Drummond 
March 14, 2024
Every year in mid-March, we recognize a week to celebrate the importance of open government and access to public information. Sunshine Week, which this year runs from March 10 to 16, promotes open mee...
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More adoptions, less litters
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More adoptions, less litters
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 23, 2026
Two more city pound dogs found their forever homes through Paws N Claws rescue efforts this week. McIntosh County and abroad definitely need more adoptions and less litters of puppies and kittens. Of ...
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Checotah daycare case moves forward in district court
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Checotah daycare case moves forward in district court
April 23, 2026
SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER A Checotah couple accused of abusing children in an in-home daycare appeared April 16 in McIntosh County District Court for a preliminary hearing before Associate Distric...
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Election Board hears contest in county commissioners race
April 23, 2026
The McIntosh County Election Board heard testimony at 10 a.m.Thursday, April 16, in a contest of candidacy filed against District 1 County Commissioner candidate Jeffery Coleman (Mc-Intosh County sher...
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Suspect accused of striking patrol car, fleeing deputies before arrest
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
April 23, 2026
A McIntosh County man was arrested April 16 on a complaint of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, according to a probable cause affidavit. Steven Wayne Smith, 54, of Checotah, was taken into ...
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Senior Send Off and upcoming events
April 23, 2026
It’s hard to believe another school year has already come and is almost gone as seniors prepare for their last days in class, on stages and on the field. Here are a few end of the year events to remem...
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