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Glen Mulready

Glen Mulready

Insurance commissioner announces promotions

News Staff
Thursday, March 4, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Insurance Department recently promoted two employees to key roles, the agency said in a news release. Donna Dorr became the agency’s director of consumer assistance, and Teresa Green was named deputy general counsel.
Unemployment claims continue decline

Unemployment claims continue decline

Unemployment claims continue decline

News Staff
Thursday, March 4, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) recently reported a decline in continued and initial unemployment claims. The four-week moving average of continuing claims declined for the 35th consecutive week.
FFA Week

FFA Week

Lucas joins colleagues in introducing FFA Week resolution

Staff Reports
Thursday, March 4, 2021
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas recently joined Reps. Tracey Mann, R-Kan.; Jim Langevin, D-R.I.; and 76 cosponsors in introducing House Resolution 150, celebrating National FFA Week.  “The National FFA Organization has deep roots in Oklahoma,” Lucas, R-Okla., said in a press release.
This dog, found last summer with a large chain padlocked around its neck, prompted Rep. Mickey Dollens to file House Bill 1580 in the Oklahoma Legislature this year.

This dog, found last summer with a large chain padlocked around its neck, prompted Rep. Mickey Dollens to file House Bill 1580 in the Oklahoma Legislature this year.

House bill would set rules for keeping a dog outdoors

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, March 4, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation that would establish standards for keeping a dog outdoors was endorsed overwhelmingly by a committee in the state House of Representatives, although it will be revised.
Ledger photo by Cheyenne Belew This Feb. 18 photo shows a Fletcher cattle farm, with the slogan "Eat More Beef" on the grain bins, dressed in white from the February winter storm statewide.

Ledger photo by Cheyenne Belew This Feb. 18 photo shows a Fletcher cattle farm, with the slogan "Eat More Beef" on the grain bins, dressed in white from the February winter storm statewide.

FEMA to cover some winter storm damages

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, March 4, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Despite the presidential declaration of a state of emergency in Oklahoma because of the recent winter storm, Cotton County commissioners indicated they do not intend to apply for federal assistance.
Rep. Andy Fugate

Rep. Andy Fugate

GOP legislators challenge federal powers

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, March 4, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Republican Oklahoma legislators are challenging the federal government’s reach on multiple issues this year. For example, two measures that declare Oklahoma’s sovereignty by asserting rights incorporated into the Tenth Amendment to the U.S.
Utility Payout

Utility Payout

Public utilities seek lengthy payout periods

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, March 4, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Public utilities such as Public Service Co. of Oklahoma (PSO) and CenterPoint Energy are asking regulators for prolonged payout periods for the millions of dollars they expect their customers to pay for extraordinarily high fuel bills incurred in last month’s winter freeze.
MONTHLY REVENUE FROM 3/8% COMANCHE COUNTY SALES TAX

MONTHLY REVENUE FROM 3/8% COMANCHE COUNTY SALES TAX

Comanche County sales tax extension OK’d

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, March 4, 2021
LAWTON – In an election that attracted relatively little interest, Comanche County voters opted Tuesday to extend the county sales tax for 10 years and to shift a portion of its proceeds from industrial development to operation of the county jail.
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