Legislators to study youth suicide

OKLAHOMA CITY – State Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd plans to study youth suicide during the legislative interim, because suicide rates across the state continue to skyrocket.

Conley hosts study on adverse childhood experiences

State Rep. Sherrie Conley recently hosted an interim study examining the effects of ACES (adverse childhood experiences) and toxic stress on children’s classroom behavior, as well as steps schools may take to help avoid suspension. The study was held before the House Education Committee.

Tribe plans working group to study cannabis business

TAHLEQUAH (AP) – The Cherokee Nation plans to create a working group to study how the tribe might get involved in the burgeoning hemp and cannabis industries. Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr.