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When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound
When Tanya Gillespie-Lambert goes to an event in a local park in Camden, New Jersey, she takes a handful of brochures about free preschool with her. She has no hesitation about approaching strangers — moms with kids especially — to plug the service in the local public school district, where she’s director of community and […] The post When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Biden administration announces new rule to protect workers from heat-related illnesses
Senior Biden administration officials announced a proposed rule Tuesday to prevent heat-related illness in the workplace, as climate change brings hotter temperatures around the nation. In a call to reporters Monday, officials spoke on background about the new rule, which the administration sent to the Federal Register Tuesday for review. Depending on the heat index, […] The post Biden administration announces new rule to protect workers from heat-related illnesses appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
New veterans home on track to open late fall
OKLAHOMA CITY – A new veterans home is on its way in Sallisaw. The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs is expected to open the 175-bed home in late fall. It will replace the home in Talihina, which closed in October. Sallisaw’s opening will take the state to seven operational veterans homes. The others are in […] The post New veterans home on track to open late fall appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Oklahoma higher education chief announces retirement
OKLAHOMA CITY — The chief of Oklahoma’s higher education system announced on Tuesday she will retire from the position after three years in office. Higher Education Chancellor Allison Garrett said her retirement will be effective in January. She was hired to the role in November 2021, succeeding 14-year Chancellor Glen Johnson. In the months ahead, […] The post Oklahoma higher education chief announces retirement appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Oklahoma attorney general to accept airline customers’ complaints
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office said Tuesday that it launched an online form to submit complaints about airline carriers and ticket agents to his office. Drummond has the authority to review and resolve complaints from airline consumers that are Oklahoma residents after signing a “memorandum of understanding” with the U.S. Department of […] The post Oklahoma attorney general to accept airline customers’ complaints appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Oklahoma governor names new chief of staff
OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday named Grayson Walker as his next chief of staff. Walker will replace Brandon Tatum who is stepping into the role of executive director for the Regional University System of Oklahoma. Walker has worked in Stitt’s administration as counselor to Secretary of State Josh Cockroft and as deputy […] The post Oklahoma governor names new chief of staff appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
State senator says she intends to take Walters, education officials to court
OKLAHOMA CITY — A state senator says she intends to take the state’s top school board, the state superintendent and the Oklahoma State Department of Education to court after she was denied entry to a closed-door meeting last week. Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, said she’s deciding whether to pursue legal action through the Attorney General’s […] The post State senator says she intends to take Walters, education officials to court appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Former board alternate sues Oklahoma State Election Board
OKLAHOMA CITY – A former Oklahoma County Election Board alternate is suing the Oklahoma State Election Board after it alleged she made false claims. Jenni White was fired from her alternate position on the Oklahoma County Election Board in February after questioning the absentee ballot counting process. Former member Cheryl Williams was also removed. In […] The post Former board alternate sues Oklahoma State Election Board appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
U.S. House Judiciary files suit to obtain audio tapes of Biden special counsel interview
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee Monday filed suit against Attorney General Merrick Garland, in an ongoing effort to obtain audio recordings from President Joe Biden’s interview with a special counsel during an investigation of the president’s handling of classified documents. The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, asks to […] The post U.S. House Judiciary files suit to obtain audio tapes of Biden special counsel interview appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
White House seeks emergency funds for Midwest disaster relief, Key Bridge in Maryland
The Biden administration is asking Congress to approve billions in emergency funding for domestic priorities it says are essential, including border security, emergency preparedness and child care. The $4 billion in new emergency spending requested Friday calls on lawmakers to approve more funding than was included in the dozen annual government funding bills passed earlier […] The post White House seeks emergency funds for Midwest disaster relief, Key Bridge in Maryland appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Democrats reel from ‘terrible’ Biden debate performance as he defends candidacy
President Joe Biden touched on a flood of criticism of his debate performance during a rally on Friday, while Democrats interviewed on Capitol Hill said the party must figure out a way to reassure voters after what they described as a “terrible” showing and a “bad night.” Biden, speaking from Raleigh, North Carolina, acknowledged some […] The post Democrats reel from ‘terrible’ Biden debate performance as he defends candidacy appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
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