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OGE Energy Corp., parent company of Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E), was recently recognized as Oklahoma’s top employer in Forbes’ 2023 America’s Best Employers By State list. The company moved up to the number one spot this year after being ranked number two in Oklahoma in the magazine’s 2022 report.
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News Release The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) urges members of Friday Health Plans of Oklahoma (FHP-OK) to sign up for a new plan before August 31 to prevent a gap in coverage. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reported that 3,790 FHP-OK members have not selected a new plan. These members have only four days to choose a new health insurance plan before their current coverage ends.
Read moreSeminole County Emergency Manager Aaron Sowder encourages all Seminole County residents to sign up for their free emergency alert system. This service provides timely alerts for severe weather as well as any other threatening events.
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Three local residents have filed a lawsuit against the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners, specifically District Three, alleging that the county road they live on is hazardous due to lack of proper maintenance.
Read moreAttorney General Gentner Drummond announced Monday that the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board plans to issue up to $23 million in opioid abatement grant awards. Under the Political Subdivisions Opioid Abatement Grants Act, eligible entities are limited to Oklahoma counties, incorporated municipalities, public school districts, technology school districts, and a public trust solely benefiting one of the aforementioned political subdivisions.
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The Oklahoma National Guard deployed one CH-47 Chinook helicopter and five aircrew members to Louisiana last week to battle wildfires there.
Read moreEnjoy this week’s (somewhat) cooler weather while you can, because triple-digit temperatures are poised to make a return, just in time for the upcoming holiday weekend.
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