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Two health care opt-out bills have passed both the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Oklahoma Senate. Both Senate Joint Resolution 59, authored by Sen. Dan Newberry, R-Tulsa, and Rep. Mike Thompson, R-Oklahoma City, and House Joint Resolution 1054, co-authored by Rep. Mike Ritze, R-Broken Arrow, and Sen. Randy Brogdon, R-Owasso, passed. After the U.S. House […]

At just 15, Bryn Cain moved from her Edgemere Park home to Australia for a year. She’s been traveling, studying and working abroad ever since. Now 25, Bryn is back in Australia to work on a master’s degree as a Rotary International Peace Fellow. Wanderlust, said Bryn’s mom, Nancy Cain, is in her blood. “She […]

Thanks to an Oklahoma City nonprofit organization, metro residents now have a way to help panhandlers without having to dip into the money pockets of their wallets or purses. This new method of providing aid is called the Compassion Card, and it was introduced last month by City Rescue Mission, an OKC nonprofit ministry that […]

Oklahoma is getting ready to enter what may be one of the most volatile election years in state history. With open races for several statewide offices, including the governor, and a populous unhappy with economic conditions and the federal government, voters may see more fist pumping than a Metallica concert. A caring stateLow-point alcoholMood ringParty […]

With a recently released study by Amtrak and actions from the Kansas and Oklahoma Legislatures, a state-sponsored interstate passenger rail service is chugging closer to reality. On March 11, four passenger rail service alternatives to link Kansas City, Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, Texas, were unveiled by Amtrak and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). […]

What’s it like to be raised by an ex-slave? Ask Frank Luster. The Oklahoma City resident was born 89 years ago as the grandson of emancipated slave Bert Luster. After the death of Frank’s birth father ” who was the former slave’s biological son ” Bert took in the boy to take the hardship off […]

The Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority and the City of Oklahoma City are seeking citizen input on potential routes and stops for the initial, five-mile modern streetcar routes through downtown. Citizens can comment by taking part in any or all of five public meetings to be held, or by submitting ideas to www.LetsTalkTransit.com. The […]

Claiming age discrimination, several former Oklahoma County employees are suing the county and District 2 County Commissioner Brian Maughan. The workers have filed a government tort claims notice with the county, the first step toward a lawsuit. “It’s what has to happen first before the lawsuit can take place,” said plaintiff attorney Josh Stockton. “Oklahoma […]

To take a drive down S.W. 17th Street in Oklahoma City is to tour a modern day Bailey Park from Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The street is lined with small, cookie-cut buildings; children play basketball, friends talk and walk, and workers greet each other as they pass. What goes on at the address […]

Two bills intended to provide for the teaching of the Bible in Oklahoma public schools have been referred to committees for further discussion. According to Rep. Todd Russ, R-Cordell, the principal author of House Bill 2321, both pieces of legislation are expected to move to conference sometime this week. The Senate’s version is Senate Bill […]