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Oklahoma Arkansas River levees, homeless camp bills advance

The legislative vehicle for state matching funds to repair and replace the Arkansas River levee system in the Tulsa area moved forward in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Monday. Senate Bill 1391, by Sen. Cody Rogers, R-Tulsa, would set up a revolving fund for what is expected to be a $50 million appropriation. The […]

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Arkansas

Oklahoma Legislature budgets for Arkansas River levee work

OKLAHOMA CITY — Full state funding to ensure critically needed work on the Arkansas River levee system has been included in fiscal year 2025 budget proposals finalized by both the Oklahoma House and Senate. Much work remains to be done before the state’s actual spending plan for the coming fiscal year can be finalized. In […]

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City Council

North Platte audit to be received by City Council Tuesday | #citycouncil

North Platte City Council members face a mostly routine agenda Tuesday, with reception of the city’s 2022-23 audit among the more notable items. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall council chamber, 211 W. Third St. It’ll be broadcast on Allo Communications channel 1 and livestreamed on the city’s YouTube channel. For […]

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Arkansas

Gov. Stitt backs $50M funding for Arkansas River levee

OKLAHOMA CITY — A state appropriation of $50 million to help fund critically needed upgrades to the Arkansas River Levee system drew support Friday from Gov. Kevin Stitt. The Senate Appropriations Committee this week passed legislation authored by Sen. Cody Rogers, R-Tulsa, that would greenlight the money, needed as a match to secure federal funding […]

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City Council

Napa City Council chambers needs a facelift | #citycouncil

CHRIS D. CRAIKER Craiker Jennifer Huffman I wish I could take credit for the Napa City Council moving forward on using drones for the next Fourth of July Night display…. But I can’t. My little Feb. 3 Architex Angle article about how lasers and drones should replace the traditional Fourth fireworks was simply alerting everyone […]

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Mayor

Mayor pitches agenda for coming year | Local News

NEWBURYPORT — Mayor Sean Reardon laid out his hopes and dreams for the city over the next year in front of a large crowd during his second annual State of the City address at City Hall on Wednesday night. His speech touched on a number of projects, including building a new recreation center, strengthening the […]

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Mayor

Mayor asks for conscious use of water | News

Liberty Mayor Dr. Sam Haddad asked all county residents to think about water used, and to make a concerted effort to minimize waste. In a Jan. 8 Liberty City Council Meeting, Haddad said that Lake Liberty, the only water source for many of the 16,000 people in Casey County, was declining at a rate of […]

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City Council

‘Extremely blighted’ study goes to North Platte City Council | #citycouncil

North Platte Planning Commission members Tuesday used their last 2023 meeting to set up fresh showdowns over city aid for housing and economic development at the City Council’s first 2024 meeting. A series of 6-0 votes recommended TIF and “extremely blighted” eligibility for a swath of south central North Platte; two more annexations of “doughnut […]

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City Council

City Council fighting to keep Coast Guard Station in Ashtabula Harbor | Local News | #citycouncil

ASHTABULA — City Council is fighting to keep the Coast Guard Station in the Ashtabula Harbor from closing. At Monday night’s regular meeting, council members unanimously decided to send letters to members of the House of Representatives and senators, after the Coast Guard told city officials it will not be returning for the 2024 summer […]

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Arkansas

Arkansas Century Farm Program honors 36 farms from 25 counties
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On Monday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders was joined by Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward to induct 36 farms into the Arkansas Century Farm Program, including four from Faulkner County. The Arkansas Century Farm Program recognizes Arkansas farms of 10 acres or more owned by the same family for at least 100 years. The Arkansas […]

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