Postcards seeking address details mailed to voters

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – The State Election Board mailed postcards last week to more than 71,000 voters, asking them to update their voter registration address, State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced.Postcards were sent to voters identified by the U.S.

CVS pays $5M to settle allegations that Okla. pharmacies were paid less than what meds costs

OKLAHOMA CITY – The state Attorney General’s Office announced a settlement of more than $5 million with CVS Caremark to resolve allegations that the Pharmacy Benefit Manager paid Oklahoma pharmacies less than what the medications actually cost.

East Lawton water lines to be replaced

LAWTON – A seven-figure contract to replace nearly eighttenths of a mile of water lines in east Lawton was awarded by the City Council.The lines are located east of NE 15th Street to NE Flower Mound Road, and south of Gore Boulevard to Lee Boulevard, Public Utilities Director Rusty Whisenhunt said.

City Council approves bridge, burn pit, road design, rate schedules at Lawton lakes

A new bridge at Lake Lawtonka, a pit for burning debris at Lake Ellsworth, boathouse fees at Ralph’s Resort, and road improvements at School House Slough, were approved by the Lawton City Council.

Duncan, Walters receive loans from Water Resources Board to finance renovations

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Duncan Public Utilities Authority and the Walters Public Works Authority will each receive a long-term, low-interest loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to finance capital improvements.Duncan’s PUA received a 30-year loan of up to $13.

Legal expert: Walters’ lawsuits, policies could cost the state millions

Southwest Ledger (Editor’s Note: This is the second story in a multi-story project about the fallout of former Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters’ tenure in office.

When Mocking Has No Consequences

By James Finck, Ph.D.There has been a lot of discussion lately about shows like “South Park” and whether they push their content too far. This year especially, the show has faced intense scrutiny.Just a month after they aired an episode mocking Charlie Kirk, he was assassinated.

Governor Stitt sets special election for House District 92

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahomans will return to the polls early next year to choose a new state Representative for House District 92. After that, they will vote a second time that fall.Gov.

$78.7M contract awarded for phase 1 of US-81 bypass in Chickasha

OKLAHOMA CITY – A multimillion- dollar construction contract was approved Monday for the first phase of the US-81 bypass in Chickasha.The state Transportation Commission awarded a $78,738,426 contract on the project to Robinson Construction, the lowest of four bidders for the job.