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As Trump’s FEMA Review Council begins work, Oklahoma delegation wants input, details
NonDoc - Oklahoma
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON — A sweeping restructuring of the Federal Emergency Management Agency could be on tap when Congress returns from its July 4 recess, a possibility for Oklahoma that could redefine what disaster recovery looks like in a state long...
Egg shells, lighting add protective shield for dry-cured pork
Agri-View - Wisconsin
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Pat Melgares Kansas State University A Kansas State University entomologist says that pesticides being developed at a nano-scale and ultraviolet lighting are new allies in protecting the world’s $1.4 billion dry-cured pork industry against...
Meet the new and returning Blue Angels pilots before this weekend
Pensacola News Journal - Florida
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The Blue Angels are back for their first hometown air show of the 79th season, and they're bringing back some new and familiar faces. Three new Blue Angels pilots will make their Pensacola Beach Air Show debut on Thursday, with two joining the...
Oklahoma City schools implement new cellphone policy for students
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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July 1, 2025
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR PHONES. THE OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE PASSED SENATE BILL 139, WHICH REQUIRES THAT SCHOOLS IN THE STATE ADOPT A POLICY THAT RESTRICTS STUDENT USE OF PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. THIS YEAR,...
Governor, First Lady make plans to build new home for future first families: 'This is the Stitt's gift back to the state'
News9 - Oklahoma
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The Stitt family is paving the way for future first families in Oklahoma to have a new place to call home. Governor Kevin Stitt and First Lady Sarah Stitt have spearheaded the initiative to build a new five-bedroom home on the Governor’s Mansion...
Why the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is shifting resources from OKC metro
News9 - Oklahoma
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The Oklahoma Highway Patrol will reallocate resources to areas of the state with the greatest need for patrol presence, the agency announced Thursday. In a statement, OHP said the changes will take effect Nov. 1, 2025. The agency said it is...
ENDUI saturation patrols planned throughout Oklahoma for July 4th weekend
The Duncan Banner - Oklahoma
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The Oklahoma Highway Patrol ENDUI team will partner with law enforcement agencies across the state to conduct saturation patrols in conjunction with the Fourth of July weekend. The goal, according to OHP, is to make Oklahoma roadways “as safe as...
Oklahoma City area Fourth of July celebrations, festivals and fireworks
News9 - Oklahoma
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Oklahoma City has a full slate of festivals, fireworks displays, concerts and family-friendly fun leading up to and during the Fourth of July holiday. Stars & Stripes River Festival Kicks Off Early The festivities begin early this year with the...
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in northwest Oklahoma City
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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July 4, 2025
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in northwest Oklahoma City Oklahoma City police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in northwest Oklahoma City Thursday night. HI EVERYONE. THANKS FOR JOINING US HERE AT 4:00. IT IS A RAINY...
Senator Lankford works with GOP House trio unveil bill ending Biden-Era ‘Social Cost’ Climate Models, supercharge Trump’s American Energy Agenda
CityNewsOKC - Oklahoma
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Washington, D.C. — Senator James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, last week introduced the Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act alongside Republican Congressmen Richard Hudson of North Carolina, August Pfluger of Texas, and Troy Balderson of...
All 444 Maricopa County Tabulators Failed EAC Standards in 2022 Election, Group Claims
The Arizona Sun Times
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July 3, 2025
Every ballot tabulator in Maricopa County’s 2022 election failed to meet Election Assistance Commission (EAC) standards, with all 444 machines experiencing ballot reading errors exceeding the allowable .2 percent error rate, according to a video...
WATCH: Sen. Lankford says Trump's tax bill to make 'big difference' for Oklahomans, families
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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July 3, 2025
FULL INTERVIEW: Sen. James Lankford talks passage of President Donald Trump's big tax bill House Republicans propelled the bill to passage with a tight 218-214 vote, with two Republicans joining all Democrats opposed. And we are joined now by...
Law’s Jessie Hill discusses Supreme Court’s deadlock on religious charter school case
The Daily - Case Western Reserve University - Ohio
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June 30, 2025
A deadlocked Supreme Court rejects religious charter schools—for now Christian Science Monitor: Jessie Hill, the Judge Ben C. Green Professor of Law, said the Supreme Court’s deadlock on Oklahoma’s religious charter school case leaves the issue...
70% of last June’s elections were uncontested
Ballotpedia
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July 3, 2025
Throughout June, Ballotpedia covered 900 elections in 20 states, 70% of which were uncontested. That’s up from May, when 43% of the 2,892 covered were uncontested. Ballotpedia defines an uncontested election as one where the number of candidates...
No One is Above The Law! Except Attorneys in a Massachusetts Courtroom
The Valley Patriot - Massachusetts
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July 4, 2025
6/25 Attorneys in Massachusetts have absolute immunity called “litigation privilege” which protects them when they unfairly lie in a court proceeding. This absolute immunity shields them from lawsuits and damages no matter how much harm their lie...
Oklahoma HOSA earns 46 awards at international event
The Journal Record - Oklahoma
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June 30, 2025
Oklahoma HOSA made a strong impression at the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, with over 290 members attending and earning 46 competitive event placements. HOSA is one of seven CareerTech student organizations...
Opinion by Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk: Now more than ever, mayors matter
Morning Call - Pennsylvania
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July 9, 2025
I just spent four days with mayors of large cities like Chicago, small ones like Lima, Ohio, and everywhere in between. Mayors work hard to meet the needs of their residents, from Boston to San Diego. And from Oklahoma City to Allentown, we’re...
58-year-old inmate dead after being found unresponsive at Oklahoma County jail
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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July 4, 2025
58-year-old inmate dead after being found unresponsive at Oklahoma County jail Authorities are investigating after a 58-year-old inmate was found unresponsive at the Oklahoma County Detention Center Thursday afternoon and later died. HI EVERYONE....
Oklahoma is cracking down on shoplifting rings at the urging of retailers
High Plains Public Radio - Kansas
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June 30, 2025
After a push from big retailers and law enforcement, a new Oklahoma law will give the state Attorney General the power to prosecute crime rings that steal retail goods to sell online for profit. But a provision to lower the dollar amount to charge...
Federal education funding review impacts Oklahoma schools
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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July 3, 2025
Education funding from the U.S. government is currently under review, affecting schools in Oklahoma as federal officials assess the misuse of funds across the country. >> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channelThe U.S....