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Creek Freedmen File Brief Asking Muscogee (Creek) Nation Supreme Court to Uphold Treaty of 1866 Muscogee, Oklahoma On March 14, 2024, led by National Civil Rights Attorney and Founder of Justice for Greenwood Damario Solomon- Simmons, legal counsel for Black Creek Indians Rhonda Grayson and Jeff Kennedy filed their response brief with the Muscogee Creek Nation (“MCN”) Supreme Court.
Read moreWith spring and warm weather knocking on the door, some Oklahomans may feel a renewed energy to better manage their weight and lead a healthier lifestyle.
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Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health added 10 additional beds and nearly 7,500 square feet to Oklahoma City’s only 24/7 pediatric emergency room, increasing space and specialized services to meet the needs of children and families seeking emergency care.
Read moreThe Department of the Interior last week announced final guidance for Tribal communities on how to apply for $55 million in grant funding and direct assistance available under President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to clean up orphaned oil and gas wells across Indian Country. Funding through the program may be utilized to plug, remediate or reclaim orphaned wells on Tribal lands, restore soil and habitat in degraded areas, decommission or remove associated infrastructure, identify and characterize additional undocumented wells on Tribal land, and set up well-plugging capacity where not already established.
Read moreThe Oklahoma CareerTech Foundation recently awarded more than $89,000 in scholarships to 194 postsecondary students in Oklahoma.
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Members of the Oklahoma Women’s Legislative Caucus are helping bring attention to Women’s History Month, observed each March, celebrating the outstanding contributions women have made throughout the nation’s history. The co-chairs of the bicameral, bipartisan caucus, along with other members, co-authored Senate Concurrent Resolution 18, applauding the outstanding accomplishments of Oklahoma women over the decades. Both the Senate and the House approved the measure.
Read moreLeadership Oklahoma has selected over 50 high school seniors, including two from Seminole County, to participate in its annual Youth Leadership Oklahoma (YLOK) class program.
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