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Wednesday, Republicans in the Oklahoma House of Representatives Committee on Public Health swiftly pushed through a total abortion ban that would eliminate access to care for more than one million people across the state and many more in the surrounding region. Since Texas’ six-week ban on abortion (S.B. 8) took effect six months ago, some Oklahoma abortion providers have seen a nearly 2500% increase in patients from Texas. If this ban were to take effect, it would force pregnant people who have the means to do so to travel even further in a region where abortion access is already scarce.
Read moreRecently, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK- 03) released the following statement after joining Representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA- 05) and Bruce Westerman (AR-04) in introducing the American Energy Independence from Russia Act.
Read moreSeminole Police interrupted an alleged burglary in progress Tuesday afternoon resulting in one arrest. According to a police report of the incident, Seminole resident Joshua Dale Jones, 35, was arrested and has been charged with burglary second degree.
Read morePresident Joe Biden gave the annual State of The Union address Tuesday evening. It was Biden’s first State of the Union Address, and his second speech to a joint session of the United States Congress.
Read moreAbove, Seminole High School teacher Jack Tinsley donned a “Cat in the Hat” costume Wednesday, which was Dr. Seuss’s birthday, and read to Wilson Elementary students as part of Read Across America Week. Right photo: Pictured with Tinsley are Hanna Colley (left) and Bobbie Vigil. —Courtesy Photos
Read moreWhether it’s setting conservation and management goals or striving to meet those you already have for your Oklahoma operation, there’s a great chance that the staff of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can help. One proven way to do so is through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP).
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