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Punishing people experiencing homelessness for sleeping outdoors is not cruel and unusual punishment, even if too few shelter beds are available, the United States Supreme Court said Friday after reviewing City of Grants Pass v. Johnson et. al.
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding crop insurance options for specialty and organic growers beginning with the 2025 crop year. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is expanding coverage options by allowing enterprise units by organic farming practice, adding enterprise unit eligibility for several crops, and making additional policy updates. This is the first of several announcements this summer, which will include the expansion of the shellfish policy in the Northeast and new coverage for grape growers in the West and beyond. These expansions and other improvements build on other recent RMA efforts to better serve specialty crop producers and reach a broader group of producers.
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The City of Seminole is gearing up to mark the nation’s declaration of independence from Great Britain with a free fireworks extravaganza for local residents and their families to enjoy.
Read moreAs reported in our June 28 edition, the City of Seminole has earmarked $500,000 for a new water tower in its budget for FY2024-25, which began July 1.
Read moreSeminole County -Birthdays- Today’s birthdays include Lance Arnold, Curtis Barnes, Judy Bergerson, Danielle Billie, Amy Carpitcher, Nash Chamberlain, Cody Grisso, Britney Harjo, Raven Harjo, Linda Harris, LaDawn Hurd, Tarry Johnson, Jayna McGeisey, Katherine Padilla, Beverly Ritter, Friday Roberts, Jennifer Robinson, Joseph Savage, Kristin Sims, Tamra Smart, James Stallcup, Katlin Stanfill, LaTrisha Walker, Nekita Westbrook, Derek Miller & Amy Wilfong.
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Leaders of an Oklahoma Catholic charter school said they will “continue to fight” to open the school after the Oklahoma Supreme Court rejected their attempt to operate as a state-funded entity.
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