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Sen. Roger Thompson, chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement Friday after the Board of Equalization voted on the final certification of funds available for appropriation in Fiscal Year 2024, which begins July 1.
Read moreWith federal overreach a constant threat, it is important that states like Oklahoma stand up and fight to control their own destiny. That’s why Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond deserves praise for threatening to sue the Biden administration if it does not withdraw a rule by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFW) that designates the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species.
Read moreWoodrow Wilson’s Lifelong Love Affair With America’s Game
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Presidents’ Day is a federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February; Presidents’ Day 2023 will occur on February 20. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, the holiday became popularly known as Presidents’ Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers. While several states still have individual holidays honoring the birthdays of Washington, Abraham Lincoln and other figures, Presidents’ Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents, past and present.
Read moreIt is that time of year again when our office gets loaded with soil samples, but we like that! The people of Seminole County like to grow a good lawn, have beautiful flower and vegetable gardens, and a plentiful hay pasture. A $10 soil test may save you money on fertilizer. We can tell you the soil pH or if you need lime… or not. We can tell you the nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels in your soil. But most importantly, we can help you determine which crops will grow the best in your soil. Here are a few tips on how to get an accurate soil sample: Soil samples need to be done during the dormant season. They are more accurate when nothing is growing.
Read moreThe Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department announced today the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the operations of Oklahoma State Park restaurants.
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When Rover begs for a bite of food at the table, it can be hard for pet owners to resist sharing their plates. It’s important to know that some of the foods perfectly safe for human consumption are deadly to animals.
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