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Capitol Connection: The latest update on COVID-19 from State Representative Mark Lawson
The latest updates from State Representative Mark Lawson regarding testing, supplies, sheltering and closures and task forces.
Peanut Butter & Jesus work to combat hunger, spread the Gospel in Creek County; will run this Saturday
“My kiddos look forward to y’all coming every weekend. It’s such a wonderful thing. We feel so blessed.”
State Legislature working to reduce the spread of COVID-19, get resources to those who need them
Leewright talks about legislation going into effect to combat the spread of the Coronavirus. Plus, a new website for resources for health information, unemployment aid, and more.
“The timing couldn’t actually be worse:” County offices asking for caution, patience in dealing with Coronavirus and school closings during tax season
Some county offices are removing chairs and emphasizing online options to limit paperwork and contact.
Explaining and understanding the Coronavirus
Get a better understanding of the Coronavirus, the symptoms, and how we should respond, from Dr. James Webb.
Assisted-Living Homes Asked to Remove Bibles and Other Religious Materials
Wilhoit owns three properties in Sapulpa, plus over 100 more across the U.S. Recently, all the religious artifacts were removed from every communal library.
Sapulpa homeschooled senior serves as page for Senate
Sapulpa homeschooled senior Grant Cuellar has completed a week of service as a page for the State Senate, Sen. James Leewright, R-Bristow.
Senate approves bill to enable Oklahoma to import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada
"With one in four Oklahomans reporting they’d skipped a prescription drug because of the cost, it’s clear this relief is greatly needed.”
Senate approves bill to create ‘Imagination Library’ for Oklahoma children; effort based on literacy program founded by Dolly Parton
The Imagination Library would be a public/private partnership that would mail every Oklahoma child one high-quality, age-appropriate book a month beginning at birth and continuing through age five.
Community Health Forum on Coronavirus to be held Wednesday
The public health forum is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11th at the Collins Ballroom, 317 E. Lee Street, Sapulpa, beginning at 5:30 pm.
Bill to better protect domestic abuse victims passes Senate
This bill will allow the courts to hold domestic violence offenders in custody for 24 to 72 hours to allow victims to be able to clear out of their homes and apply for emergency victim protective orders before their abusers are released.8-year plan with ODOT is now $2.6 million in the negative; “no new projects can be added”
Creek County Commissioners learned today that "more projects than money coming in" is causing a halt to new ODOT projects.
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