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Sen. Roland Pederson has filed legislation aimed at cutting through red tape for farmers and ranchers renewing their agricultural sales tax exemption. Pederson, R- Burlington, said Senate Bill 1655 would simplify the renewal process for those who have already met the initial requirements to qualify for the exemption.
Read moreOKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, has filed Senate Bill 1314, which would require the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) to provide Medicaid reimbursement for providers who screen children and adults for adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) as funds are available. Garvin worked with Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) CEO and former state Rep. Joe Dorman on the legislation to help increase the number of participants in preventative mental health services.
Read moreWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is making up to $10 million available to help people living in rural towns develop community renewable energy projects that will help them cut their energy costs and contribute to the nationwide effort to reduce pollution that contributes to climate change. These funds will be targeted to help people who live in communities that have been historically underinvested and disinvested.
Read moreWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is making up to $10 million available to help people living in rural towns develop community renewable energy projects that will help them cut their energy costs and contribute to the nationwide effort to reduce pollution that contributes to climate change. These funds will be targeted to help people who live in communities that have been historically underinvested and disinvested.
Read moreOKLAHOMA CITY – On Wednesday, Sen. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, filed a trio of education reform bills.
Read moreOKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Mauree Turner, D-OKC, has filed legislation for the 2022 Legislative Session that would create a state question on whether the death penalty should exist in Oklahoma.
Read moreShawnee, OK – The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art is offering a variety of children, teen, and adult art programs beginning in February. Participants have the opportunity to participate in printmaking, drawing, painting, ceramics, and even stop motion animation. The MGMoA is also continuing their Art, Nature, and Healing Workshops led by certified art therapists. Online registration is now open! To see a complete list of programs and those listed above please visit www. mgmoa.org/engage. Starting in February
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Wheeler’s Journey, a new book by Mary Leah, has been released by RoseDog Books.
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