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‘Delay’ in flu vaccine a problem for seniors
WASHINGTON — Two years after more than 60,000 people died from the flu, the federal government said it is no closer to solving distribution...
Oklahoma increases election security efforts
WASHINGTON — With the end-of-the-year deadline to pass election security measures in Congress quickly approaching, Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) said Oklahoma has already taken...
How to trade your toxic junk for free home supplies
In Oklahoma City, any resident with a current water bill can trade toxic junk for free cleaning, lawn and home care supplies. Sound too...
As he exits, Rep. Shane Stone offers advice, reflection
Oklahoma Rep. Shane Stone (D-OKC) submitted his resignation letter to Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday afternoon, effective Dec. 31. In an interview this morning,...
Developing OU strategic framework ‘a grind’ and an opportunity
As the fall semester comes to a close, interim University of Oklahoma President Joe Harroz has homework for winter break: completing the first draft...
Ed Shadid submits signatures for OKC parks vote
Former OKC Councilman Ed Shadid submitted signatures this morning that he hopes will lead to a vote on a one-eighth-cent sales tax aimed at...
Avoid overreaction to Oklahoma school report cards
The 2019 Oklahoma school report cards are in, and they bring bad news. Over time, I will be digging deeply into the numbers and...
Chinese recruitment programs steal U.S. research
WASHINGTON — A Senate investigative report revealed that Chinese recruitment programs are stealing U.S. research and that federal agencies have haltingly responded to these...
‘Our nation is in grave danger’: Muellerbox offers free reports
To celebrate Independence Day this year, my family erected a Muellerbox to give away copies of the Mueller Report. I ordered a new mailbox...
Editorial: Legalize sports betting? Then allow college athlete endorsements
Whenever Oklahoma's governor, Legislature and 30-plus tribal nations move beyond their talking points and truly negotiate the future of gambling in this state, the...
