Oklahoma is going backwards
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Who has ever soon died after getting vaccinated against measles?
Polds4OSU
Marshall
BREAKING NEWS: Jeffery Krigel, a disbarred Tulsa attorney accused of five counts of rape, took a plea deal on Wednesday, but will not serve any of the five years he was sentenced to. https://bit.ly/4t7adfG
Devon leaving.
Devon Energy announces merger with Houston-based Coterra Energy
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy say the all-stock merger will strengthen their Delaware Basin footprint and drive long-term per-share growth.
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Devon leaving.
Devon Energy announces merger with Houston-based Coterra Energy
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy say the all-stock merger will strengthen their Delaware Basin footprint and drive long-term per-share growth.www.news9.com
Yeah that's probably more locally accurate
Good luck with that. Waaayyyyy too many people have seen (either real or placebo effect) positive results from medical weed. Even the people who don't use it know someone who does.
Polds4OSU
Marshall
More fallout over 'drunk lawmakers' allegation-
Day one of Oklahoma's legislative session, and the feud among some Senate republicans is only growing, with one lawmaker reportedly calling members of his own caucus "trans republicans" and "cowards."
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Day one of Oklahoma's legislative session, and the feud among some Senate republicans is only growing, with one lawmaker reportedly calling members of his own caucus "trans republicans" and "cowards."
https://www.threads.com/@wsuares/po...zRf56NzAQDP8B44ssFSMkrHSoofO3eYxNEyOug&slof=1
Polds4OSU
Marshall
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. reacts to remarks made by Gov. Kevin Stitt regarding tribal sovereignty in Oklahoma.
The Governor complained about what he said was “two set of laws” when it comes to taxation and federalization of eastern Oklahoma and referred to native Americans as a separate race. The chief condemned the governor's remarks as disrespectful and factually flawed. Full story in the comments
The Governor complained about what he said was “two set of laws” when it comes to taxation and federalization of eastern Oklahoma and referred to native Americans as a separate race. The chief condemned the governor's remarks as disrespectful and factually flawed. Full story in the comments
Oklahoma tribes challenge Stitt's views on sovereignty amid legislative tensions
Oklahoma's State of the State address spotlighted escalating tensions as Gov. Kevin Stitt criticized tribal sovereignty, igniting strong rebukes from Native American leaders, including Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., who condemned the governor's remarks as disrespectful and…
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Polds4OSU
Marshall
Markwayne Mullin: "I agree with what Lindsey is saying on defunding these sanctuary cities. We should pull our TSA agents out of their airports and not allow their airpot to be classified as international or even a regional hub. We should pull all of our aid."
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Markwayne Mullin: "I agree with what Lindsey is saying on defunding these sanctuary cities. We should pull our TSA agents out of their airports and not allow their airpot to be classified as international or even a regional hub. We should pull all of our aid."
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So HJR 1040 banning Sharia law (again)... Anyone who's looked at it, can you figure out why they DON'T think this is just going to be shot down as unconstitutional again??
Actually, what are the odds they're just doing this anticipating that SQ836 will be on the ballot and they're trying to get right wing voters out hoping to squash it?
Actually, what are the odds they're just doing this anticipating that SQ836 will be on the ballot and they're trying to get right wing voters out hoping to squash it?
There is a better chance of a bunch of Rastas getting elected and we have free weed and Voodoo than there is any kind of Sharia law in Oklahoma. Such a stupid deflection from dealing with real issues. But, like you said, it will bring out the hare brains.
With how quickly it came about and how they're running the short track as an HJR to get it on the ballot this year, that HAS to be it. It's just a trash bill to get voters out at a time when voter apathy might be low. The GOP is absolutely terrified of 836 and they know it has a good chance unless they can bang the fear drum. "Don't Cali my Oklahoma" isn't working so now they're bringing in "the MUSLIMS!"... My parents are SO going to take that bait...
I think it’s also a cheap tie in to Charles “Greaser” McCall’s newest campaign for Governor ad.With how quickly it came about and how they're running the short track as an HJR to get it on the ballot this year, that HAS to be it. It's just a trash bill to get voters out at a time when voter apathy might be low. The GOP is absolutely terrified of 836 and they know it has a good chance unless they can bang the fear drum. "Don't Cali my Oklahoma" isn't working so now they're bringing in "the MUSLIMS!"... My parents are SO going to take that bait...
When he 1st started this new ad around Christmas I thought it was the dumbest ad.
He went Trans/Trans/Muslim. What will his 4th ad be?
PF5
Sheriff
Proposed bill could force non-profits and churches to turn away people based their immigration status kfor
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A proposed bill has some non-profits and church officials worried they may have to turn people away from receiving resources based on their immigration status.
“We’re not going to walk past somebody in dire need of help and check for papers first,” said Jon Middendorf, a pastor at OKC First Church and member of the Oklahoma Justice Circle.
Senate Bill 1554 states, “No NGO (nongovernmental organization) shall knowingly or recklessly provide material support for the benefit of any illegal immigrant or asylum seeker within this state. Any NGO that violates this subsection shall be permanently ineligible to receive any state or local funding.”
The bill continues saying that any NGO member who provides aid could face a fine of up to $50,000 or a felony that carries up to five years in prison.
“When I initially read it, I was pretty horrified,” said Meghan Mueller, the CEO of the Homeless Alliance. “We’re not verifying ID, we’re not verifying citizenship. And that is something that we just do not have the capacity to do,” Mueller added.
The bill’s author, Senator Randy Grellner (R-Cushing), says the legislation was written to target the misuse of taxpayer dollars.
“There has to be some kind of something that holds these NGO’s from taking taxpayer dollars and spending it where it’s not appropriate. Now, that’s why it has reckless in there, ” Senator Grellner explained.
“If NGO’s want to spend their own money doing those kind of things, that’s one thing. But they can’t use taxpayer dollars for it,” Grellner said.
The bill doesn’t specifically state that NGO’s using non-state or local funding won’t be subject to the repercussions listed in the bill.
Despite the Grellners’ goal for the legislation, some feel the bill doesn’t echo the Oklahoma standard.
“You would think that someone writing a piece of legislation in such a church and a Christian state would be familiar with our mandate as Christians to care for the folks who need care, and there’s nothing there about checking their immigration status,” pastor Middendorf added.
Non-profits like the Spero Project help asylum seekers connect with resources; they worry legislation like this will directly impact the work they do.
“I would hope that our legislators would want us to continue to live as a caring, compassionate, community-driven state that lives our values, and that, that I would ask them not to stand in the way of us doing that,” said Kim Bandy, the Spero Project’s Executive Director.
Senator Grellner says the bill is set to be heard in committee in the coming weeks, and the language is subject to change.
“This bill is about protecting taxpayers, Oklahoma State taxpayers,” Senator Grellner said.
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A proposed bill has some non-profits and church officials worried they may have to turn people away from receiving resources based on their immigration status.
“We’re not going to walk past somebody in dire need of help and check for papers first,” said Jon Middendorf, a pastor at OKC First Church and member of the Oklahoma Justice Circle.
Senate Bill 1554 states, “No NGO (nongovernmental organization) shall knowingly or recklessly provide material support for the benefit of any illegal immigrant or asylum seeker within this state. Any NGO that violates this subsection shall be permanently ineligible to receive any state or local funding.”
The bill continues saying that any NGO member who provides aid could face a fine of up to $50,000 or a felony that carries up to five years in prison.
“When I initially read it, I was pretty horrified,” said Meghan Mueller, the CEO of the Homeless Alliance. “We’re not verifying ID, we’re not verifying citizenship. And that is something that we just do not have the capacity to do,” Mueller added.
The bill’s author, Senator Randy Grellner (R-Cushing), says the legislation was written to target the misuse of taxpayer dollars.
“There has to be some kind of something that holds these NGO’s from taking taxpayer dollars and spending it where it’s not appropriate. Now, that’s why it has reckless in there, ” Senator Grellner explained.
“If NGO’s want to spend their own money doing those kind of things, that’s one thing. But they can’t use taxpayer dollars for it,” Grellner said.
The bill doesn’t specifically state that NGO’s using non-state or local funding won’t be subject to the repercussions listed in the bill.
Despite the Grellners’ goal for the legislation, some feel the bill doesn’t echo the Oklahoma standard.
“You would think that someone writing a piece of legislation in such a church and a Christian state would be familiar with our mandate as Christians to care for the folks who need care, and there’s nothing there about checking their immigration status,” pastor Middendorf added.
Non-profits like the Spero Project help asylum seekers connect with resources; they worry legislation like this will directly impact the work they do.
“I would hope that our legislators would want us to continue to live as a caring, compassionate, community-driven state that lives our values, and that, that I would ask them not to stand in the way of us doing that,” said Kim Bandy, the Spero Project’s Executive Director.
Senator Grellner says the bill is set to be heard in committee in the coming weeks, and the language is subject to change.
“This bill is about protecting taxpayers, Oklahoma State taxpayers,” Senator Grellner said.
