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As President Biden and his Administration work to lower costs for working families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra announced the release of $100 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help families pay their outstanding heating and cooling bills. This funding comes on top of investment in the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through the American Rescue Plan and the Continuing Resolution most recently passed by Congress.
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Although the Supreme Court has refused to review a number of appeals related to the McGirt v. Oklahoma decision, the Court announced on Friday, January 21 they have set one case for argument in their April 2022 session. The Court will decide whether the State of Oklahoma has the authority to prosecute non-Indians who commit crimes against Indians in Indian Country. The Supreme Court ignored a second question on the petition – whether McGirt v. Oklahoma should be overruled.
Read moreThe SAT exam will move from paper and pencil to a digital format, administrators announced Tuesday, saying the shift will boost its relevancy as more colleges make standardized tests optional for admission.
Read moreThe Fund for Teachers is extending its deadline for teachers to apply for self-designed professional development grants until 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24. Teachers can apply online at www.fundforteachers. org.
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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.
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