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We at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy appreciate the diligent work of lawmakers regarding children’s policies this year. It has been a tough year with impending federal budget changes, shifting more burden to states. Here are a few of the children-related bills remaining for consideration.

National Law Day was observed in Seminole County, the State and across the nation on Friday, May 1. The Seminole County Bar Association hosted its Continuing Legal Education seminar and annual Law Day Luncheon in Wewoka on Wednesday, April 29.

The May monthly report from the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) shows that medical marijuana sales in Seminole County were slightly higher in April compared to the previous month.

For the 34th year, letter carriers across Oklahoma will collect food donations along their routes on Saturday, May 9 as part of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, presented by OG&E and American Fidelity.

Friday, May 22 is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the June 16 federal, state and county primaries and special elections, Seminole County Election Board Secretary Amy Baker said Monday.

Join the Oklahoma History Center Museum for Homeschool Day on Tuesday, May 19, from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Families are invited to enjoy a day of hands-on learning with free gallery admission, sponsored by the Inasmuch Foundation.

TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1809, Mary Kies became the first woman to receive a U.S. patent, for a weaving technique. In 1821, exiled former French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte died in British custody on the island of Saint Helena.

The story I didn’t want to print. . .just yet. The community of Paul’s Valley captured our attention a few weeks ago with the story of a failed school shooting. Recently, The Oklahoman brought the story to our attention again.

From The Files of The Seminole Producer Seminole’s Spring Arts Festival Saturday was “bigger and better than ever before,” Festival Chairman Marty Wood said. Works by area artists were judged and ribbons and cash prizes awarded to the winners.

The Oklahoma Senate last week confirmed Gov. Kevin Stitt’s appointments to the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) Board of Regents. Haley Hope Frix of Muskogee was confirmed to serve an unexpired term ending June 10, 2033, succeeding Chuck Perry.