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The Seminole County Board of County Commissioners voted during their Monday, March 13 meeting to move forward regarding the calling of an election for the formation of a county- wide ambulance district, known as a 522 EMS District, to cover all of Seminole County. Although they did not set a specific date, they were looking at possibly making the actual call, which is a two-month process, in April so the actual vote would take place in June.
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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced Monday that his office has cleared a sizable backlog of Open Records requests that dated back to years before he took office. The announcement comes during Sunshine Week, an annual and nationwide celebration of access to public information and open government.
Read moreA measure to better support mothers in Oklahoma’s state agencies passed out of the Senate last week. Sen. Jessica Garvin’s Senate Bill 193 would provide six weeks of paid maternity leave for full-time employees, following the birth or adoption of a child.
Read moreDuring its February meeting, the Oklahoma Water Resources Board approved 11 grants totaling more than $25 million, the first of more than 160 total grants from appropriated funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Read moreThe Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by asking members of the public to wear a pair of colorful and mismatched socks, as part of the awareness campaign, “Knock Your Socks Off!” DSACO will also hold a kite party at Stars and Stripes Park on Sunday, March 19 from 2 to 4 p.m.. We want to celebrate this day and bring awareness to seeing those with Down syndrome for the person and not the diagnosis. The Skydance bridge will also be lit up in blue and yellow to celebrate the day. DSACO is offering an education resource packet and coloring contest to local schools and individuals who wish to participate the week of March 20-24. Prizes will be awarded to each winner and the deadline is April 1.
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Janie Hipp understands the importance of bridging divides and working together toward common goals in pursuit of food security. The source of her keen understanding comes from a career which combines her Chickasaw heritage, agriculture background and an innate desire to lend a hand to those in need.
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