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Federal grants to finance programs targeting abuse of tribal members

Thursday, October 19, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A dozen Native American tribes in Oklahoma shared in grants the U.S. Justice Department awarded recently to American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

Teacher expense deduction increased

News Staff

Thursday, August 24, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the new school year begins, the Internal Revenue Service reminds teachers and other educators that they’ll be able to deduct up to $300 for out-of-pocket classroom expenses for 2023 when they file their federal income tax return next year.

Federal bill filed to regulate chemicals in fracking process

News Staff

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The top Democrat on the House of Representatives’ Energy, Climate and Grid Security subcommittee introduced legislation recently to give the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency authority to regulate an oil drilling practice known as hydraulic fracturing, a/k/a “fracking.

TORI WHITE | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Postage costs increase again

News Staff

Monday, July 10, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The price of a first-class mail “Forever” stamp increased recently for the second time this year. The cost for mailing a 1-ounce first-class letter was raised to 66 cents on Sunday, six months after the price increased to 63 cents.

The FTC and FDA are warning sellers of edible cannabis products packaged like these two examples. PHOTO PROVIDED

Sellers of marijuana edibles warned by feds: stop targeting children

News Staff

Monday, July 10, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — When sellers of edible cannabis products use packaging that mimics popular kids snacks and candy, it can be a recipe for significant health effects on children and unsuspecting adults.

U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin

Mullin to host telephone town hall event

News Staff

Friday, March 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin will host his first telephone town hall event as a senator on Tuesday. During the call, he will provide a legislative update and answer live questions from constituents.

Food service industry could generate $997B in sales: Report

News Staff

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The food service industry could reach $997 billion in sales this year, driven partly by higher menu prices, according to the National Restaurant Association.

Food service industry could contribute $1T to economy

News Staff

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, D. C. — The restaurant and food service industry is expected to contribute nearly $1 trillion to the national economy in 2023, according to the National Restaurant Association.

Rural education, tax reform top McCall’s legislative agenda

Tim Farley

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rural public education and tax reform are two of the priorities for Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall and his Republican colleagues this legislative session.

Military veteran and U.S. Senate hopeful Eddie Garcia discusses how soldiers and their families are getting “the leftovers” at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington D.C. In addition, Garcia says internet access in rural areas is “extremely important” in closing the technology gap. CHRISTOPHER BRYAN | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Military infrastructure falling apart, Senate candidate says

Tim Farley

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Eddie Garcia, a military veteran and U.S. Senate candidate from Virginia, claims Americans were misled about the war in Afghanistan and that the military infrastructure is falling apart.

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