Category Archives: State

ROUTE 66: THE MAIN STREET OF AMERICA

By David Arnett

Circle Cinema has announced it will host the Oklahoma premiere of “Route 66: The Main Street of America” on Friday, Sept. 18, with director John Paget and Route 66 historian Michael Wallis attending as special guests.

The evening begins with a reception in the Circle Cinema lobby at 6 p.m., followed by the film at 7 p.m. and a Q&A with Paget and Wallis. Tickets are on sale now and include the reception, screening and Q&A. Admission is $50 for Circle Cinema members and $66 for non-members, available at circlecinema.org.

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Mike Mazzei Finishing Strong

By David Arnett

The primary battle for Oklahoma Governor will be decided August 25th!

In a well-attended event organized by the Republican Women’s Club of South Tulsa at the Evergreen Baptist Church Monday morning the leading candidate in the race for Oklahoma Governor, Mike Mazzei, outlined his plans for the upcoming term.

He answered submitted audience questions with detailed candor.

Mazzei, a certified financial planner and former Oklahoma State Senator, presented a platform for Oklahoma’s future. His agenda is built on his Christian faith, a commitment to the Oklahoma and U.S. Constitutions, and fiscal conservatism. Key proposals include major tax reforms, combating illegal foreign activities, overhauling education, addressing infrastructure, and public safety challenges.

Mike Mazzei @ the Republican Woman’s Club of South Tulsa, August 17
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OKDHS Secures $600K Federal Grant

By David Arnett

In recognition of its plan to strengthen child welfare and protect families, Oklahoma Human Services has been selected by the federal Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to lead a groundbreaking national movement in child welfare technology. 

Oklahoma is one of only 10 recipients nationwide chosen to receive funding through the federal Predictive Analytics in Child Welfare Demonstration Grants Program. The competitive, three-year $600,000 pilot award highlights the state’s hard work, bold vision, and dedication to building a modern child welfare system that puts children and families first.

OKDHS Child Welfare Team with notice of award
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OK Review of CAIR

By David Arnett

Governor Kevin Stitt this week issued an executive order directing the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety and the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security to assess whether the Muslim Brotherhood, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), or individuals and entities acting on their behalf present a terrorism or public-safety threat in Oklahoma.

“Oklahomans expect their government to take terrorism seriously and to act before threats become tragedies,” said Governor Stitt. “My administration will use every lawful tool available to protect our people, defend our values, and make sure taxpayer-funded state resources are never used to support terrorism or those who enable it.”

Anyone can request a “Day at the Capitol” and Muslims did so for years.
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