As Oklahoma’s Attorney General, I have made it a top priority to aggressively enforce the Open Records and Open Meetings Acts across State government. That is why I am excited to highlight the importance of Sunshine Week, an annual celebration of access to public information and open government.

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) is an authorized quasi state agency. It was created, by statute, in 1947 to construct, maintain, repair and operate turnpike projects authorized by the state legislature and approved by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (DOT). The OTA issues revenue bonds for the purpose of paying costs of constructing the turnpikes. The bonds are paid back solely from the tolls and do not constitute indebtedness to the state. The OTA has been described as similar to a public utility.

Seems to me like a lot of people are doing a lot of talking about stuff. They talk about wanting something to change. They talk about what they’d like to see done. And then they talk about the stuff they talked about last year.

When we think of signs of aging, most look to outward appearance. But Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists have their minds on what’s happening inside our cells — and whether a diabetes drug may slow it.

Oklahoma Human Services is pleased to announce the expansion of CarePortal into Choctaw County. The community is invited to join in a launch celebration from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 24 at the Lift Community Action Agency located at 500 E. Rosewood in Hugo. Interested attendees should register in advance to ensure enough space and materials.

Funeral services for Venus Birmingham, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Hugo, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2023 at South Central District Building. Venus passed away March 19, 2023, at the age of 60.

Funeral services for Tyron LaDon Watkins, of Oklahoma City, Okla., will be held at 1 p.m. March 25, 2023 at Christian Life Outreach.

Funeral services for Ruthie Elaine Greer, of Hugo, Okla., will be held at 2 p.m. March 24, 2023 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home Chapel.

Private family services for Elizabeth Kay “Bea” Whitson, of Soper, Okla., were held Monday, March 20, 2023. Elizabeth passed away March 13, 2023, at the age of 50.

Funeral services for Linda Faye Vandever, of Fort Towson, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. March 17, 2023 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home.