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With the May 7, 2025, federal REAL ID deadline approaching, Service Oklahoma is expanding access to ensure more Oklahomans have the time they need to secure their REAL ID. Beginning Monday, April 7, select Service Oklahoma locations will offer REAL ID Mondays and Wednesdays – by appointment only – from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. through the end of the year.
Read moreThe Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma and 74 members of the Oklahoma Legislature have called on the state’s congressional delegation to help end the Clean Electricity Production Tax Credit (CEPTC) and the Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit (CEITC), citing concerns over the credits’ impact on the state’s economy and grid reliability.
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Organizing financial documents and safely storing them before a fire or tornado can prevent additional stress and confusion following the disaster.
Read moreApril is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time for Oklahomans to reflect on the significant impact alcohol misuse has on individuals, families, and communities. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health indicates that about 1 in 5 Oklahomans aged 12 and older participated in binge alcohol use in the past month and 1 in 10 are estimated to have had an alcohol use disorder within the past year. Excessive alcohol consumption is a leading cause of preventable deaths, injuries, and illnesses, such as liver disease, high blood pressure, and certain types of cancer.
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I’ve always focused on efficiency and accountability in state government, but we cannot be reckless about how cuts affect Oklahomans across the state. This week, Governor Stitt announced his first cuts in his Elon Muskstyle project. Stitt’s office identified $157 million in health care funding that they want sent back to the federal government – that’s our federal tax money that we paid in, and it’s supposed to help address real problems in our state. The money was for things like reducing diabetes, stopping the spread of viruses, and addressing our overdose problems. These were competitive grants that our State Department of Health applied for and won to serve people in Oklahoma. If we send that money back to Washington, D.C., it’s just going to be sent to other states. We’ve called on the governor and our Republican colleagues to consider the consequences of cuts on Oklahomans, and to not send back federal money that’s making a difference in our communities. When we look at efficiency, we are committed to putting people over politics.
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Fun in the sun often involves playing in the water. Whether you're soaking up some rays in a backyard pool, catching some ocean waves on a surfboard or sliding your way across a Slip 'N Slide, there's no shortage of ways to incorporate water into warm weather recreation.
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