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Parents Defending Education: 'State and federal officials should immediately begin investigations to determine the scope of China’s involvement.'

By Sooner State News Report | Aug 3, 2023

Last week, Parents Defending Education released a report proving the existence of "Confucius Classrooms" in the United States that are currently in operation. These classrooms are designed to teach Chinese language and culture and have partnerships with the Chinese government.

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WPA Intelligence founder: '[Biden] made it very clear that he was looking for an African-American woman and he just wanted somebody to fill that role'

By Sooner State News Report | Jul 15, 2023

Chris Wilson discussed Kamala Harris' impact on Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign during his appearance on the July 9 Breaking Battlegrounds podcast episode. Wilson, the founder of WPA Intelligence, outlined the various ways running mates can alter candidates' chances, from the primaries all the way through the end of their term.

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Governor Stitt, State Department of Health Celebrate Launch of Pro-Women, Pro-Life Resources

By Sooner State News Report | Jul 13, 2023

On July 6, 2023 Governor Stitt and the Oklahoma State Department of Health are celebrating the launch of the state's new comprehensive pregnancy resources website, designed to provide essential support and information to expecting mothers, parents, and families.

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Drummond praises Medicare coverage of Alzheimer’s drug

By Sooner State News Report | Jul 13, 2023

Attorney General Gentner Drummond lauded on July 6, 2023 decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to approve coverage of Leqembi, a new medication that has been shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

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SBA Disaster Assistance Granted for June Storms

By Sooner State News Report | Jul 12, 2023

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved Governor Kevin Stitt’s request for disaster assistance for Comanche and Tulsa counties following a series of severe storms that occurred from June 14-18.

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Lankford Prioritizes Protecting Americans, Preserving Constitutional Rights, and Preventing Future Attacks with National Security Nominees

By Sooner State News Report | Jul 12, 2023

Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today participated in a rare open Senate Intelligence Committee hearing to consider the nominations of Lieutenant General Timothy Haugh, USAF, to be the Director of the National Security Agency (NSA) and Mr. Michael Casey to be the Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC).

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Drummond files brief with U.S. Supreme Court in support of Glossip petition for writ of certiorari

By Sooner State News Report | Jul 12, 2023

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond on July 5, 2023 filed a brief in support of death row inmate Richard Glossip’s petition to the U.S. Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari in his case. As the state’s chief law enforcement officer, Drummond contends Glossip’s conviction for the 1997 murder of Barry Van Treese should be vacated and remanded back to district court amid revelations of false testimony by the prosecution’s key witness.

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Lankford Calls for Updating Significantly Outdated Federal Retirement Services

By Sooner State News Report | Jul 11, 2023

Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today sent a letter to the Director of the Office of Personnel Management Kiran Ahuja on the need to modernize the decades-old retirees’ system that is causing backlogs and delays in processing retirement applications.

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Ahead of NATO Summit, Mullin Joins 35 Senate Colleagues in Urging Biden to Ensure NATO Countries Meet Defense Spending Commitments

By Sooner State News Report | Jul 7, 2023

Ahead of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Vilnius starting next week, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) joined Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and a bipartisan group of 34 senators in writing a letter to President Biden urging the President to ensure NATO countries meet their defense spending commitments.

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Ahead of NATO Summit, Lankford Urges Biden to Ensure NATO Countries Meet Defense Spending Commitments

By Sooner State News Report | Jul 7, 2023

Ahead of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Vilnius next week, Senator James Lankford (R-OK), Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and a bipartisan group of 33 senators sent a letter to urge President Biden to call on NATO countries to meet defense spending commitments. Since 2006, NATO member nations have agreed to commit a minimum of two percent of their GDP to defense spending.

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State of Oklahoma Requests Federal Major Disaster Declaration for June Storms

By Sooner State News Report | Jul 7, 2023

Governor Kevin Stitt today announced the state of Oklahoma has requested a FEMA Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance for 19 counties impacted by June 14-18 severe storms.

Attorney General, OSBI conclude McCurtain County sheriff investigation

By Sooner State News Report | Jul 6, 2023

A state probe of embattled McCurtain County Sheriff Kevin Clardy has found no evidence of criminal acts or other conduct that would be statutory grounds for ouster proceedings, Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced on June 30, 2023.

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Governor Stitt Sends Letter to Tribes, Renews Call for Compact Agreement

By Sooner State News Report | Jul 6, 2023

On June 29, 2023, Governor Kevin Stitt sent a letter to all tribes whose tobacco compacts are set to expire this year, reiterating his previous call to extend the compacts previously negotiated by Oklahoma's Governor and tribal counterparts.

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Analysis: Oklahoma ranked #20 for gun sales in 2022

By Sooner State News Report | Jul 5, 2023

Oklahoma ranked #20 for gun sales in 2022, with an estimated 350,092 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.

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Drummond lauds U.S. Supreme Court decision as victory for religious liberty

By Sooner State News Report | Jul 5, 2023

Attorney General Gentner Drummond praised today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in Groff v. DeJoy, a case affirming religious freedoms in the workplace.

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Governor Stitt Reacts to Tenth Circuit Decision

By Sooner State News Report | Jul 5, 2023

On June 28, 2023, Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement expressing his disappointment with the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in Hooper v. City of Tulsa

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Lankford Praises Supreme Court Decision on Biden's Student Loan Scheme

By Sooner State News Report | Jul 5, 2023

Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today issued the following statement praising the Supreme Court decision overturning President Biden’s student loan debt relief program in Biden v. Nebraska:

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Drummond comments on GEER spending deficiencies

By Sooner State News Report | Jul 4, 2023

Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following remarks today after State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd released the Federal Single Audit of expenditures for SFY 2021. The audit highlights significant problems concerning the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) spending.

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Governor Stitt Applauds State Senate for Sustaining the Veto of SB 26X

By Sooner State News Report | Jul 3, 2023

On June 26, 2023 Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement applauding the State Senate for sustaining the governor’s veto of SB 26X

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Lankford Leads Delegation to Call for Immediate Disaster Relief for Oklahoma

By Sooner State News Report | Jul 1, 2023

Senators James Lankford (R-OK) andMarkwayne Mullin (R-OK) along with Representatives Tom Cole (R-OK), Frank Lucas (R-OK), Kevin Hern (R-OK), Stephanie Bice (R-OK), and Josh Brecheen (R-OK) sent a letter of support to President Biden to formally request disaster relief funding after the June 17 storm throughout the state.