Flood and tornado warnings were issued in multiple states. Thunderstorms brought flash flooding, hail, gusty winds, and the risk of tornadoes across Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa…
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Supreme Court Upholds the Block of First Religious Charter School
Justice Barrett recused herself from the case appealing the decision of the Oklahoma Supreme Court. The Supreme Court, in a split decision with Justice Amy Coney Barrett recusing…
Read MoreSupreme Courts Hears Case for Catholic Charter School
Charter schools in Oklahoma have been required to be “nonsectarian.” The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday for a Catholic school’s quest to become the nation’s first…
Read MoreSoutheast and Central U.S. Ripped by Tornadoes, Dust Storms, and Wildfires
At least 40 people died due to severe weather over the weekend. Dust storms, tornadoes, and fires broke out across the central and southern United States going into…
Read MoreTricare Extends Payment Update Deadline for West Region
Beneficiaries have until February 28 to update payment details. Tricare beneficiaries in the West Region, including Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin, who pay for coverage using…
Read MoreSupreme Court Permits HHS Funding Cut for Oklahoma Family Planning
Allows Biden administration to rescind $4.5 million due to state abortion ban The Supreme Court refused to reinstate $4.5 million in federal funding from the Department of Health…
Read MoreStates File Suit Over “Get Out the Vote” Executive Order
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission outlined the White House Executive Order, which potentially violates the Hatch Act. Secretaries of state and attorneys general from nine states have filed…
Read MoreUSDA Approves D-SNAP for Oklahoma Disaster Areas
Those impacted by storms and tornados in May could be eligible for food assistance. The Department of Agriculture announced that low-income residents of Oklahoma of Rogers and Mayes…
Read MoreDOT Funds 17 Transportation Accessibility Projects
The department selects Pilot Program grant recipients with the most innovative strategies. The Department of Transportation (DOT) released $7.8 million to 17 projects making innovative accessibility improvements to…
Read MorePresident Approves FEMA Assistance For Oklahoma After Tornado Devastation
The weekend storm system injured close to 300 people and killed 4. President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in the state of Oklahoma, ordering Federal Emergency Management…
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