OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 2 (TNSres) -- The Center for a Humane Economy issued the following news release: The latest legislative measure to unwind the state law making cockfighting a felony died an early death, with its first key committee not taking up the measure by yesterday's deadline for action. HB 3136, by Rep. Danny Sterling, R-Tecumseh, failed to even get a hearing in the House Judiciary Criminal Committee. Two bills carried over from last year's debate are stalled in the Senate.  more

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, March 2 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following statement on March 1, 2024, by Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr.: * * * Osiyo, I know that the Cherokee Nation is a wonderful place to live. The people, culture and natural beauty of our 7,000-square-mile reservation in northeast Oklahoma make me proud to call it home. As more Cherokees choose to stay here or return from living in other places, our communities and economy wil  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, March 2 -- The city of Tulsa issued the following news: The City of Tulsa is asking people who live in the Riverwood area for their input on how to improve the neighborhood as the Riverwood Neighborhood Improvement Strategy enters its community engagement phase. The Riverwood neighborhood stretches from 51st to 71st Streets, from Lewis Ave. to Riverside Dr. The Riverwood Neighborhood Improvement Strategy is led by City of Tulsa personnel, Riverwood community leaders, Council C  more