Bice, others introduce bill to strengthen election integrity

From staff reports Chairman of the U.S. House Administration Committee Rep. Bryan Steil (R-Wis.), alongside Reps. Stephanie Bice (R-Okla.), Laurel Lee (R-Fla.), and Anthony D’Esposito (R-N.Y.), introduced legislation Sept. 10 in hopes of strengthening campaign finance laws.

Aquatic center groundbreaking ceremony set for Sept. 17

From staff reportsLAWTON – A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Aquatic Center in Elmer Thomas Park is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Sept. 17, near the splash pad.

Lawton council agrees to interest rate reset on $40M loan

LAWTON – The City Council agreed to a future adjustment of the interest rate on a multimillion-dollar loan previously authorized for various public improvement projects, including the new aquatic center and the pedestrian bridge under construction over Interstate 44 at East Gore Boulevard.

Edinburgh: An Origin of Romanticism, Modern Economic Philosophy & More

This summer I had the amazing fortune to travel around the British Isles. As I spent time in the cities as well as the pastoral landscapes, I absolutely loved the rich history and deep culture. One of my favorite stops was Edinburgh, Scotland; what a beautiful city.

Stitt appoints Brown to lead EDGE

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – Evan Brown was appointed recently by Gov. Kevin Stitt to lead the Oklahoma Office of Economic Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) at the state Department of Commerce.

State Question 832 not on Nov. 5 ballot

OKLAHOMA CITY – Voters will eventually be able to have a voice regarding State Question 832, which addresses the state’s minimum wage, but it won’t be on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.Proponents of the measure want to see the minimum wage gradually increase over the next several years from $7.

Man convicted of robbing OKC branch of Lawton bank

OKLAHOMA CITY – An Oklahoma City man who has a lengthy criminal record was convicted recently of the armed robbery of an OKC branch of a Lawton bank almost two years ago.