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Last week, I toured Mabel Bassett Correctional Facility led by my former legislative colleague Kris Steele, now the director of The Education and Employment Ministry (TEEM) in Oklahoma City.
Read moreATLANTA (UPI) - John R. “Reg” Murphy, editor of the Atlanta Constitution, apparently was kidnaped Wednesday night by a political revolutionary group that then lapsed into silence without making any demands.
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An annual celebration of an Oklahoma music icon is returning to the Oklahoma State Capitol on Monday, March 4. The Oklahoma Arts Council and Oklahoma Historical Society have announced this year’s lineup for Bob Wills Day at the Capitol, which will include live music performances by Western swing musicians from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Capitol’s second-floor rotunda.
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Domestic violence homicides in Oklahoma decreased slightly in 2022, but the number of incidents remain among the highest in the nation, according to the annual report released last week by the Oklahoma Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board.
Read moreNews Release American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) will host its 119th annual state convention at the Embassy Suites & Conference Center – Norman Feb. 23-25. This year’s convention theme is “Serving Through the Storm.”
Read moreThe Department of the Interior last week announced a final rule to update the federal regulations regarding Class III Indian gaming compacts. The Indian gaming industry remains one of the most significant drivers of Tribal economic development in Indian Country. The updated regulations provide clearer guidance for Tribes and states to negotiate gaming compacts required by the Indian Gaming and Regulatory Act, and a more transparent and orderly processes for Tribes who are seeking the Department’s approval of their compacts with states.
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By Glen Mulready Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) kicked off February with a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, announcing our Earthquake Awareness Month social media campaign. Ironically enough, a 5.1 magnitude quake struck near Prague, Oklahoma, about eight and a half hours later. I can assure you that OID cannot predict earthquakes, but this illustrates perfectly how earthquakes happen without warning and why you should always be prepared. This month, I want to provide helpful information to Oklahomans to help them determine their earthquake insurance needs.
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