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Sample of Voter Numbers in Oklahoma’s 1,982 Precincts. Data Source: Okla. State Election Board. MIKE W. RAY | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Sample of Voter Numbers in Oklahoma’s 1,982 Precincts. Data Source: Okla. State Election Board. MIKE W. RAY | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Bill would authorize GPS use to assign voters to precincts

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Monday, January 30, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY — A bill filed in the state Senate would authorize county election boards to use GPS to assign voters to the correct precincts to ensure secure and accurate elections. Senate Bill 426 by Sen.
Legislators have filed nine bills that would require the state of Oklahoma and its subdivisions to refuse to do business with any company that engages in “economic boycotts.” BlackRock has come under fire from environmental supporters for investing in conventional energy and from states claiming they perceive a boycott of the U.S. energy industry. ERIK MCGREGOR/GETTY IMAGES

Legislators have filed nine bills that would require the state of Oklahoma and its subdivisions to refuse to do business with any company that engages in “economic boycotts.” BlackRock has come under fire from environmental supporters for investing in conventional energy and from states claiming they perceive a boycott of the U.S. energy industry. ERIK MCGREGOR/GETTY IMAGES

‘Economic boycott’ squabble could affect Oklahoma utility

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Monday, January 30, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY — Legislators have filed nine bills that would require the state of Oklahoma and its subdivisions to refuse to do business with any company that engages in “economic boycotts.” And a related bill would forbid investment of public funds in any company based in a communist country.
Zachary Milliren, left, signs a document with his attorney, Alex Courtney, at the Pontotoc County Courthouse on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. TRES SAVAGE | NONDOC

Zachary Milliren, left, signs a document with his attorney, Alex Courtney, at the Pontotoc County Courthouse on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. TRES SAVAGE | NONDOC

Charged with sex crime, former Byng Public Schools employee had 200 community members’ images

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
By Tres Savage | NonDoc   ADA — A former information technology professional at Byng Public Schools in Pontotoc County has been charged with three felonies for allegedly accessing a teacher’s personal Snapchat account, stealing her private nude photos and attempting to trade them for other nude...

County declares emergency for cooling tower repairs

Eric Swanson
Thursday, January 26, 2023
LAWTON — The Comanche County Board of Commissioners took care Jan. 17 of housekeeping matters, which included taking steps to repair the cooling tower at the courthouse. The commission voted 3-0 to declare an emergency for fixing the cooling tower, as authorized by District Attorney Kyle Cabelka.
Michelle Tilley, campaign director for Yes on 820, speaks during a town hall meeting Jan. 18 in Lawton. Tilley provided an overview of State Question 820, which would legalize recreational marijuana in Oklahoma, ahead of a March 7 vote on the issue. ERIC SWANSON | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Michelle Tilley, campaign director for Yes on 820, speaks during a town hall meeting Jan. 18 in Lawton. Tilley provided an overview of State Question 820, which would legalize recreational marijuana in Oklahoma, ahead of a March 7 vote on the issue. ERIC SWANSON | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Campaign supporting recreational marijuana visits Lawton

Eric Swanson
Thursday, January 26, 2023
LAWTON — Under Oklahoma law, people who are convicted of using recreational marijuana could find it more difficult to land a job, get a credit card or apply for a student loan.
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