The more we find out about the proposed power plant project southwest of Boswell, the more excited we get due to the significant size and scope of the project. We fully understand that there will be some individuals and perhaps even families who do not share our excitement...

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OKLAHOMA CITY – In legislative activity last week, the Oklahoma House passed House Bill 4420 strengthening the Strong Reader’s Act hoping to ensure students can read by the third grade. The legislation includes early identification of reading deficiencies through consistent, statewide screening; targeted intervention grounded in the science of reading; clear communication with parents about their child’s reading progress and available at-home supports; accountability measures to ensure students demonstrate reading ability before advancing to the next grade; giving 2nd graders the option of taking the state test; expanded teacher training and classroom support to improve instruction outcomes; new requirements and accountability for colleges of education preparing our state’s future teachers; a new funding formula that supports all students, while also giving additional funds to students who need more help and rewarding schools seeing growth; and creates a revolving fund to encourage public-private partnerships.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed legislation by Rep. Robert Manger, R-Oklahoma City, which aims to ease property tax burdens for seniors across the state.

to point Publisher The winds of change are clearly blowing across Choctaw County as several economic development projects move from the drawing board into the construction phase. The Western Farmers power plant expansion project has been in the design stages for a number of years, waiting until the necessary natural gas lines could be acquired to power the nine new gas turbines.

SCOTUS declines review of Stroble case, upholding Oklahoma state tax authority WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal of a Native American woman, leaving in place an Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling that narrows how the court’s landmark decision in McGirt v.

to point Publisher Both my father and former Sports Editor Gene Nesbit were gifted when it came to writing big tales on April Fool’s Day. Each was able to spin a yarn that had people packing their bags and heading to the mountains or perhaps Ansley Park.

OU Daily Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed OU alum Sen. Alan Armstrong to fill Oklahoma’s vacant senate seat following former Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s appointment to head the Department of Homeland Security.

By Amelia Benavides-Colón and Adora Brown, NOTUS Congressman Kevin Hern is worth $110 million. Markwayne Mullin, $45 million. A new analysis breaks down how Oklahoma’s lawmakers built their wealth.

Today is a very big day for Oklahoma in the arena of national and international politics.