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Rep. Brad Boles

Repair Roads Bill Passes House 86-0

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill that earmarks $5 million to pay for repairs to roads in small towns damaged by oil field equipment cleared the House of Representatives last Tuesday on a unanimous vote.

Sen. Brent Howard

Bill would require public bodies to stream meetings

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

OKLAHOMA CITY – Public bodies in Oklahoma with internet access would be required to livestream and post their meetings online under a bill working its way through the state Legislature. Senate Bill 1547 would make virtual public meetings a permanent fixture across the state its author, state Sen.

CURTIS AWBREY/LEDGER PHOTO

Feral hogs damage Anadarko park

News Staff

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Anadarko Parks Supt. R.D. Robnett shows where rooting feral hogs tore up this piece of ground in Anadarko’s North Randlett Park recently; the site is less than a mile southwest of the Washita River. The sounder of wild pigs may number perhaps two dozen, he indicated.

Tips for reducing windblown trash

News Staff

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

The city of Lawton would like to remind citizens that as the seasons begin to change the Oklahoma winds start to pick up, which leads to windblown debris. There are various ways citizens can do their part to minimize windblown debris and help keep Lawton beautiful.

Utility department announces implementation week

News Staff

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

LAWTON – The City of Lawton’s Utility Services Division will undergo an implementation week through Friday to import data into the new utility billing software, which is scheduled to go live March 21. The city announced on Jan.

From the left: Lawton City Manager Michael Cleghorn addresses the Lawton City Council as Council members Mary Ann Hankins and Kelly Harris listen March 8 at Lawton City Hall. The council voted to approve the city’s master plan for parks, trails, recreation programs and open spaces. Eric Swanson/The Ledger

City OKs master plan for parks

Eric Swanson

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

LAWTON – Lawton officials now have a road map they can consult as they make decisions about the city’s parks system. The Lawton City Council voted 7-0 March 8 to approve the city’s new master plan for parks, trails, recreation programs and open spaces, Councilman Jay Burk was absent.

Bluepeak to build high - speed fiber network in Lawton

News Staff

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

LAWTON — The internet company Bluepeak has received franchise approval from the city of Lawton to build a high-speed fiber network to meet the growing needs of the community, the company announced March 9.

Legislature poised to exempt military retirement pay from income tax

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill that would exempt veterans’ retirement pay from state income tax cleared the Oklahoma Senate last Wednesday on a 43-0 vote. Senate Bill 401 would apply to Oklahoma’s 36,491 retired veterans, its author, Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, said.

Reaction to attorney's election lawsuit varies

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

NORMAN – An Enid attorney’s effort to halt the special election to fill outgoing U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe’s seat isn’t as far-fetched as some critics think, a University of Oklahoma law professor said Tuesday. Some political experts, however, say the case will present a big challenge for its author.

Photo from June 2021 raid near Rush Springs

House GOP unveils 12 MMJ reforms

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

OKLAHOMA CITY – A legislative package intended to “foster a safer, fairer free market” for the medical marijuana industry in Oklahoma has been proposed by Republicans in the state House of Representatives.

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