Oklahomans decided against joining the ranks of states permitting the use of recreational marijuana for adults after voters overwhelmingly opposed state question 820, ultimately defeating it with 61.68% of voters casting “No” votes. All 77 counties voted against the state question.

This is an announcement of the release of the book, “Kept by the Power of God: Seven Keys to the Power of God in Your Life,” by Dr. David L. Monk. Dr. Monk is a local author, pastor and university professor. We all face struggles in our everyday lives. The power of the Holy Spirit is present to empower us to overcome any challenge, obstacle, or dilemma we face. In this book, Dr. Monk shares his personal story of faith.

From Staff and National Reports FOX NEWS television personality Tucker Carlson, who recently was able to gain access to more than 40,000 hours of closed circuit television recordings taken during the Jan.

A number of liberal publications, including the New York Times have begun the process of shadowing Oklahoma Congressman Josh Brecheen, and other members of the Freedom Caucus and the “Tenacious 20,” who held out for fiscal reforms and spending concessions during the process of selecting a new House speaker.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives has passed legislation that would allow courts to order drunk drivers to pay child support if they kill a parent of a minor. House Bill 2130, authored by Rep.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA) announced the new Parents Bill of Rights bill at an event with parents on Wednesday. Together with them were the House Education and Workforce Committee Chairwoman Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Chairwoman Republican Conference Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), and other Republican lawmakers.

• Southeast Oklahoma Library System’s Prom Mobile is on the move The Southeastern Oklahoma Library System (SEOLS) 2023 Prom Mobile is coming to a location near you! Thanks to our community members’ generous donations, SEOLS was able to give away 301 prom dresses, 204 accessory items, 37 menswear items, 531 books and audiobooks to 731 area teens in 2022! We want to beat that record! The Prom Mobile — a free mobile prom shop produced by the Southeast Oklahoma Library System — travels to each of the 16 locations in the library system and also visits area high schools as well so young men and women will have the opportunity to try on any of the available formal apparel and take one home free of charge regardless of their income. “We had a great turnout last year and we are so thankful for all the donations,” said Julie Horton, SEOLS Outreach Coordinator.

Recently, former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) joined his colleagues on the House Agriculture Committee for a hearing on “Uncertainty, Inflation, Regulations: Challenges for American Agriculture.”