OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has introduced SB1551, a measure aimed at safeguarding firearm suppressors manufactured within the state from federal regulations.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt implored lawmakers to send him tax cuts and said the continuing fallout from the McGirt decision’s effect on tribal-state relations risks state unity, an assertion that left representatives of many of the state’s tribes sitting stonefaced in the gallery.

Sen. George Burns and Rep. J.J. Humphrey are returning SB 1252 this year. The bill calls for the State Tourism Dept. to adopt and manage Hugo Lake St. Park. The bill advanced last year in the Senate, but failed to draw a vote in the House.

the point Publisher During this election year, one of the things on my mind as I look over all the candidates seeking to “serve” the general population/taxpayers, is how they will be good stewards of spending our tax dollars.

The University of Central Oklahoma recently announced the students named to the university’s honor rolls, a distinction given to those who achieve the highest academic standards.

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Felony 027 – Tori Lanee Scott: Harboring a fugitive from justice. 028 – Rylee Allen Finch: Bail jumping.

Choctaw County Republicans will hold its 2024 Precinct Meetings & County Convention from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 at the Sawyer Community Center. Please note, registration opens at 9:30 a.m. and closes at 10:15.

• Through the Work@ Health Program OKLAHOMA CITY – Productivity losses related to personal and family health problems cost U.S. employers more than $225 billion every year.

Sample ballots are now available for the March 5, Presidential Preferential Primary Election to be held in Choctaw County.