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State Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, recently requested information from the Office of Criminal Justice Statistics with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation on fatal officer-involved shootings (FOIS), arrest-related deaths (ARDs), and law enforcement officers killed and assaulted (LEOKA).
Read moreThe Oklahoma State Department of Health has released the following situation update about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Oklahoma:
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Pig farmers faced many obstacles due to COVID-19. But that did not keep them from supporting their state when so many other Oklahomans faced great needs.
Read moreOklahoma House Minority Leader Emily Virgin, D-Norman, released the following statement after a U.S. House of Representative COVID-19 subcommittee Chairman Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-South Carolina, admonished Governor Kevin Stitt for not following the White House Coronavirus Task Force recommendations. Clyburn, who sent a letter to Stitt asking the governor’s office to submit documentation to the House subcommittee, said Stitt failed to implement five different recommendations from the White House Coronavirus Task Force.
Read moreEach year, millions of dollars in life insurance benefits go unclaimed by beneficiaries who can’t find their deceased loved ones’ policies or, in some cases, may not even know the policies exist. Since 2016, the Life Insurance Policy Locator, launched by the Oklahoma Insurance Department through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, has helped 3,972 Oklahoman requests, which has led to 1,142 matches with a total claim amount of $13,109,451.
Read moreMold and mildew are not only unsightly, but unhealthy. These fungi grow readily in damp areas and are found in the air breathed both indoors and outside. If left unaddressed, mold and mildew can threaten the health of a home’s inhabitants.
Read moreThere’s simply no place like a homestead for a growing youngster. It’s a giant classroom, where kids learn about responsibility and hard work. They also learn real-world skills, such as earth stewardship, how to care for living creatures, and the ins and outs of growing their own nutritious food. Kids delight in the little, everyday moments on the farm. While picking fresh berries, running in sunshine, and caring for resident animals, however, we want to ensure that little ones are safety-aware. Kids don’t always have the best judgment about how to handle new things. Fortunately, they’re usually willing to learn.
Read moreNearly everyone that cooks or eats knows the versatility, flavor, and health benefits that olive oil can bring to cooking. But did you know that it has countless uses around the house to preserve finishes, fix squeaks, and even enhance your beauty routine?
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