Rep. Carl Newton, R-Cherokee, this week thanked the governor for signing into law a bill that will allow teens as young as 14 years old who live or work on a family farm to be eligible for a driving permit to go directly to or from home, work or school.

Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement in response to the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett v. EPA, which ruled in favor of the Sackett’s and America’s landowners: “Today’s ruling by the Supreme Court is a win for Oklahoma’s farmers, ranchers, landowners, and all of rural America. Beginning with the Obama Administration and resurrected by President Biden, Washington Democrats have attempted to expand the role of the federal government under the Clean Water Act and erode the private property rights of Americans. Today’s unanimous decision by the Supreme Court to define wetlands regulated by the Clean Water Act takes a step towards clarity, regulatory certainty, and allowing landowners to continue to be their own responsible steward of their land,” said Congressman Lucas. “Now that the Court has ruled in conflict with the Administration’s rule, the Biden Administration must immediately rescind its burdensome proposed rule.”

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Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, and Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, will hold a Meet Your Legislator in Person Town Hall meeting at 10 a.m. Friday, June 2, at the Gather Event Center, 216 N Main, Antlers.

The PRCA Rodeo Committee announces that the 61st annual Hugo Rodeo Parade will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, June 2. All area businesses, churches, homecoming classes, clubs and youth groups and individuals are urged to make plans to enter the parade to compete for cash prize money. The theme this year is “Wild West Western Days.”

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STILLWATER –– Oklahoma State University will begin offering a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) on the Stillwater campus during the 2023-2024 school year. The new degree program reflects OSU’s land-grant mission and will help meet workforce demands and improve health care in Oklahoma.

Controlling a sometimes-deadly respiratory virus is a step closer to reality following U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of the first preventive vaccine for older adults, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists say.

• Founded in 2004, the Oklahoma Parkinson’s Alliance is the largest and most active nonprofit organization in Oklahoma dedicated to supporting Parkinson’s Disease patients and their families. Through therapy, education, and support, thousands are served every year, fulfilling the mission of inspiring hope and transforming life for Oklahoma Parkinson’s Families.