Oklahoma Arkansas River levees, homeless camp bills advance
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- April 23, 2024
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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 […]
Read MoreOklahoma 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 […]
Read MoreNorth Platte audit to be received by City Council Tuesday | #citycouncil
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- March 15, 2024
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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 […]
Read MoreGov. 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 […]
Read MoreMayor 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 […]
Read MoreMayor 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 […]
Read More‘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 […]
Read MoreArkansas Century Farm Program honors 36 farms from 25 counties | News
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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