Two Oklahoma county sheriffs recently declared that their counties are sanctuaries. “Sanctuaries for what?” you might ask, hopefully. We’ll give you a hint: The sheriffs of these two Oklahoma counties — Logan and Stephens counties to be specific — are concerned with protecting a certain constitutional amendment from any and all laws that might somehow […]
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Second session
The second legislative session since the passage of State Question 788 was passed begins Feb. 3, and several bills pertaining to the medical cannabis program have been filed. The proposed amendatory bill raising the most ire among the medical cannabis community is Senate Bill 1520, authored by Sen. Marty Quinn, R-Claremore. SB1520 would raise the […]
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Gun sense
It has been about three weeks since permitless carry went into effect. The law, which some call “constitutional carry,” was the first law signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt. Cacky Poarch, a Moms Demand Action volunteer, was an active advocate against the law. She said enough incidents have already happened to prove the law is dangerous. […]
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Chicken-Fried News: Scotchgarding ‘The Guardian’
Zero percent. That is the odds Rep. Jon Echols, R-Oklahoma City, gives opponents of House Bill 2597 of getting a referendum on the ballot that would allow voters the chance to repeal the bill, according to Tulsa World. Co-authored by Echols, HB 2597 — allowing legal gun owners to open- or concealed-carry their weapons without […]
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Gentle warrior
It was a sunny, warm October day when Cannabis Aid, 1612 NE 23rd St., began selling the products that gave the dispensary its name, but the rain is unending and the skies a deep dull gray on the first day doors open after the murders of founder Elijah Malachi X Mothershed Bey and his family. […]
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Getting seated
Former city councilman John Pettis resigned his Ward 7 position at the end of May after being charged with felony embezzlement and one count of intentional failure to file tax returns. His absence left a void on the council that has since been filled by Prospect Baptist Church minister Rev. Lee Cooper Jr. on an […]
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Alcoholmanac: ABLE Commission is prepared to issue licenses under new alcohol laws, but a small number of businesses are applying
ABLE Commission is prepared to issue licenses under new alcohol laws, but a small number of businesses are applying.