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For the 2025 regular session of the Oklahoma Legislature, the State Regents for Higher Education are requesting a $95 million base budget increase through the standard systemwide formula benefiting all institutions, as well as a new $150 million “research university” line item that could reshape the funding dynamics among the state’s colleges and universities.
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Konawa’s annual Christmas parade was held last Saturday, and the Spirit Realty float (above left) captured first place in the float division. The Konawa Conservation District’s float (above right) was awarded second place. Spirit Realty is based out of Ada and is owned by Christina & Joshua Franklin. The purpose of the conservation district is to provide for the conservation of renewable natural resources.
Read moreToday’s birthdays include Denise Alford, Terry Bicknell, Elaine Blackburn, Addisyn Bollinger, Tony Caldwell, Clayton Carpitche, Daniel Cloud, Jana Craig, Devne Felson, Aaron Findley, Terra Fraqua, Misty Gentry, Tommy Harjo, Brady Huff, Eugene Huff, Chris Jackson, Sara Johnson, Conner Jones, Kyle Landreth, Matt Lim, Bruce Martin, Gordon R. Melson, Murtes Morphis, Tommy Nicholson, Houston Nix, Beth Parks, Delbert Reed, Hiram Roulston, Tristian Thomas and Chloe Williams.
Read moreTuesday, members of the bipartisan House Paid Family Leave Working Group, co-chaired by Representatives Stephanie Bice (R-OK) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), released two discussion drafts designed to provide more families with more paid leave. The co-chairs are joined in releasing these drafts by the full membership of the Working Group, Representatives Colin Allred (D-TX), Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-IA), Haley Stevens (D-MI), and Julia Letlow (R-LA).
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Seminole State College students, faculty, staff and administrators once again made the 2024 Veteran Appreciation “Holiday Cheer” project a success, continuing a nearly decade-long tradition of honoring veterans during the holiday season.
Read moreLighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers, which has a location in Seminole, has won the 2024 Top Workplaces in Oklahoma competition.
Read moreReynolds Wellness Center Senior Stretch and Walk – 10 a.m. on Thursdays
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