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Shane Jett

Native candidates score in legislative, other bid

News Staff
Friday, November 13, 2020
While 14 Native candidates were running for U.S. House and Senate in Tuesday’s elections, dozens more were looking to make their mark at the state and local level. They included notable candidates for statewide office, legislatures, and courts.
Issues raised in McGirt decision to be litigated in Comanche Co.

Issues raised in McGirt decision to be litigated in Comanche Co.

Issues raised in McGirt decision to be litigated in Comanche Co.

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Friday, November 13, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – A Comanche County district judge is scheduled to conduct an evidentiary hearing this month on whether a man convicted of murdering a couple near Cache 11 years ago should have his convictions vacated and the case removed to the U.S. Western District Court in Oklahoma City.
Ark. voters endorse highway tax, relax term limits

Ark. voters endorse highway tax, relax term limits

Ark. voters endorse highway tax, relax term limits

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Friday, November 13, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Voters in Arkansas on November 3 approved a permanent extension of a half-cent sales tax for highway construction and maintenance, plus a proposal to relax term limits for legislators. But Arkansas voters rejected new restrictions on ballot initiatives by a margin of 55% to 45%.
Lawton street conditions to be evaluated

Lawton street conditions to be evaluated

Lawton street conditions to be evaluated

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, November 12, 2020
LAWTON – A professional assessment of pavement conditions throughout Lawton will be performed prior to the expenditure of millions of dollars on street repairs and preventive maintenance projects.
Aeronautics Commission names new state director

Aeronautics Commission names new state director

Aeronautics Commission names new state director

Staff Reports
Thursday, November 12, 2020
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission, a state agency that promotes aviation, recently named Grayson Ardies as its new state director of aeronautics. The commission confirmed Ardies’ appointment on Oct. 14, and his tenure as director began Nov. 1.
License renewal period extended

License renewal period extended

License renewal period extended

Staff Reports
Thursday, November 12, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Because of the COVID19 pandemic, Governor Kevin Stitt has extended the renewal period for all occupational licenses until December 22.
Voters waited in line patiently at the Comanche County Courthouse in Lawton to cast in-person absentee ballots prior to the November 3 general election. Ledger photo by Curtis Awbrey

Voters waited in line patiently at the Comanche County Courthouse in Lawton to cast in-person absentee ballots prior to the November 3 general election. Ledger photo by Curtis Awbrey

Voter registration surged prior to general election

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, November 12, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Voter registration in Oklahoma surged ahead of the record-setting statewide general election on November 3.
American Electric Power execs given new titles, duties

American Electric Power execs given new titles, duties

American Electric Power execs given new titles, duties

Staff Reports
Thursday, November 12, 2020
COLUMBUS, Ohio – American Electric Power is making a series of changes designed to expand the experiences of top executives, the company announced recently. Here is a list of the changes, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2021: Lisa M.
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