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Monday morning, May 15, Seminole was hit by a flash flood event. Flash flooding occurs in Seminole when the area receives more than two inches of rain per hour, as observed over the years. In this particular event, the storm brought heavy rainfall in a short period, causing the flood. Compounding the situation, the ground was already saturated from rain the preceding week.
Read moreLeadership Oklahoma honored two extraordinary Oklahomans, a leading statewide association, and an innovative state agency at its annual Excellence in Leadership Gala on Saturday, April 15 at First National Center in Oklahoma City. Over 200 Leadership Oklahoma members and guests from across the state attended the event.
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Read moreConsistent with the direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office released an environmental assessment analyzing 11 parcels (595.55 acres) for the proposed November 2023 Competitive Oil and Gas Lease Sale. These include six parcels located within Eddy and Lea counties, New Mexico (433.55 acres), and five parcels located within Pittsburg and Woods counties, Okla. (162.00 acres). The release of this environmental assessment starts a 30-day public comment period, which will end June 15, 2023.
Read moreThis session has gone by quickly, and our constitutionally- mandated adjournment day is Friday, May 26. An agreement on education was announced earlier this week, and since public education receives the largest portion of state funds, the Legislature can now move on to completing the overall state budget.
Read moreEarning a four-year degree is one path toward a rewarding career. However, that path is the only one available to aspiring professionals. Enrolling in a vocational program can provide students with the skills necessary to engage in high-demand and well-paying jobs.
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