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Doggone Christmas Party and Fundraiser to be held on Dec. 9
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Saturday, Dec. 9 will be host to two holiday themed events that are set to support the Northern Oklahoma Humane Society (NOKHS) and the animals they serve.
Some of what was true, and not, from Fox debate between Govs. Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis
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Govs. Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis expended much energy accusing one another of lying at their debate Thursday night.
Phillips 66 meets with picketers
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The United Steel Workers, Local 13-857 of Ponca City picketed outside of the Phillips 66 refinery on Wednesday, Nov. 29 following two clerical positions that were eliminated at the company as a result of a plan called the “Business Transformation”, which saw corporate wide reductions in workforce, and cost reductions.
TikTok ban in Montana blocked by court as free speech threat
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Montana’s ban of TikTok was blocked by a federal judge in a closely watched challenge to the first statewide measure prohibiting the general public from using the wildly popular app. TikTok argued that the ban, which aimed to bar residents from downloading the app beginning next year, would trample free-speech rights based on a misguided view that Chinese ownership of the platform poses a national security threat.
Rep. George Santos expelled from Congress in historic vote
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Rep. George Santos Friday was expelled from Congress in a historic 311-114 vote as fellow lawmakers moved to end a yearlong drama sparked by his campaign of lies and alleged fraud.
Israel says Hamas violated terms of cease-fire as truce lapses
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Israel and Hamas resumed their war in the Gaza Strip on Friday morning after a weeklong truce ended with the two sides failing to agree on the release of more hostages held by the militant group. Israeli jets struck Hamas targets in Gaza soon after the cease-fire finished at 7 a.m.
Capitol Considerations
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I’m extremely passionate about helping Oklahoma businesses grow and expand, as well as helping entrepreneurs follow their dreams and attracting new industries to our great state. Many may not realize this, but the Oklahoma Department of Commerce offers numerous grants and programs to help in these efforts, especially in rural parts of the state like ours.
Mullin it Over
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Achieving High-Speed Internet for Rural Oklahoma Living in rural America should never hinder the outcome of your health and wellbeing. However, for many individuals in rural Oklahoma and Tribal communities, access to reliable high-speed internet is a necessity they have gone too long without.