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National Democratic group focusing on two Oklahoma legislative races this fall
A national organization, charged with electing Democratic lawmakers to state legislatures, announced it was spotlighting two Oklahoma races this year. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee said it was targeting Erin Brewer in Senate District 47 and Chaunté Gilmore in House District 100. "These strong Democratic candidates provide opportunities to flip competitive seats and combat the GOP majorities in the House and Senate," the organization said in a media statement.
‘Entirely Contrary to the Law of the Land’: Total Wine Heads to Court Over This State’s Constitutional Law Prohibiting Big Box Retailers
The Oklahoman reported on Thursday that Total Wine & More is pushing back at Oklahoma’s constitution, which prohibits larger liquor retailers from setting up shop within the Sooner State. The big box retailer’s attorney, Mark Hornbeek, argued in front of a judge that the state’s residency requirement went against the federal constitution.
Oklahoma ranks high in food insecurity, local efforts intensify over the summer
Tulsa, Okla. (KTUL) — The fight to end hunger in Oklahoma is a daunting task given that Oklahoma is ranked as one of the worst states when it comes to food security. According to Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma is one of the hungriest states in the nation. One in...
Oklahomans Anticipate Trump's Speech At Republican National Convention
Oklahomans in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention say they are looking forward to hearing from former President Trump later this week. The state Republican party says nearly 200 Oklahomans are in Milwaukee for the convention. On Monday, the party officially selected Donald Trump as the nominee for November's general...
Six states passed laws related to the restoration of voting rights for felons or voting by incarcerated individuals
Six states adopted new laws related to voting by individuals convicted of a felony or voting by incarcerated individuals, including two states with Republican trifectas that passed bills to restore voting rights to certain individuals convicted of a felony more quickly. In Oklahoma, Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) signed HB 1629...
FBI Issues JUGGING Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Texan Should Watch
There is a scary new trend among thieves called "jugging." There have been cases of jugging in Texas and across the country for a while, but it's gotten to a point now that the FBI has officially entered the chat. The trend began picking up steam in '23 and it...
Oklahoma Department of Commerce makes significant commitment to Sunset at Broken Arrow Amphitheater project
Up to $39.5 million committed through the Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) is partnering with the City of Broken Arrow and Wagoner County by providing up to $39.5 million in matching funds through the Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act to help fund the necessary infrastructure improvements for the Sunset at Broken Arrow Amphitheater development.
‘No Action’ Taken By Council Concerning Proposed City Charter Changes
The Amarillo City Council chose to take no action during Tuesday morning’s Special Meeting at City Hall. The 10-member City Charter Review Committee, along with Dennis Hawkins of the firm Baker Tilly, met with the council to offer its recommended proposals and take questions from the council. The committee – chaired by former councilwoman and mayoral candidate Freda Powell – was convened just over one month ago to flesh-out needed changes to the Amarillo city charter with the hope of having them ready for the November 5 ballot.
Amarillo Neighborhoods Reporting Overnight Door Knocking
You're fast asleep, deep in that REM cycle, then all of a sudden you're jarred awake by a loud knock at the door. It sounds like the cops are there. You jump up and run to look outside, only to find no one is there. That's been happening at a...
Northwest Texas Healthcare earns top ranks in heart care from U.S. News & World Report
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Northwest Texas Healthcare System (NWTHS) has been named by U.S. News & World Report as a 2024-2025 Best Hospital. NWTHS ranked in Heart Attack and Heart Failure among U.S. News’ 2024-2025 edition of Best Hospitals. “We are proud of our medical providers and staff...
Special meeting held to determine possible termination of Cache High School teacher
CACHE, Okla. (KSWO) - The special school board meeting to discuss the termination of a Cache High School agricultural teacher took place Tuesday, July 16, with the board ultimately deciding to terminate the teacher’s employment. Kelly Jenkins was the teacher being discussed for termination. The high school principal was...
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