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After four months of hard work, countless committee meetings and hundreds of floor votes, the Senate has completed this legislative session. Both legislative chambers adjourned Sine Die — a Latin term signaling final adjournment — on Thursday. This came after both chambers approved a state budget for fiscal year 2025, sending the $12.5 billion spending plan to the governor’s desk. Assuming the governor signs the budget, it will take effect in July.
Read moreThe Women’s Committee of Seminole County Farm Bureau met on Tuesday, May 28th. Presiding at the meeting was Roberta Hughes. Others in attendance included Tonya Porter, Cindy Sims, Phallis Taylor, Emma Cook, and Jennifer Sietsema. A devotional was given by Emma Cook.
Read moreBilly’s been a busy guy ever since he became the official town dog here. Sally had been the town dog until she passed away on Doc’s porch, and then Billy’s owner died just two weeks after that, so it was something of a natural progression. Sometimes offices are filled without an election.
Read moreOklahoma continued to suffer from severe weather in May, marking an exceptionally active spring storm season. The state recorded four more storm-related fatalities in May, bringing the total to eight in 2024, along with hundreds of injuries.
Read moreIn Oklahoma, the Ombudsman Program is administered by the Community Living, Aging & Protective Services Division of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services in coordination with the Area Agencies on Aging.
Read moreAs part of National Homeownership Month, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack Monday announced USDA is celebrating 75 years of helping millions of people buy, repair and build affordable homes in rural and Tribal communities.
Read moreThe Oklahoma Historical Society and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) are pleased to announce the National Register of Historic Places designation for the following property in Oklahoma. The National Register of Historic Places is our nation’s official list of properties significant in our past.
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