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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Wednesday April 03, 2024 ( 5 items )  

APRIL HAPPENINGS AT THE OKC ZOO
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 3 -- The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden issued the following news release on April 1, 2024: Take part in the Oklahoma City Zoo's newest event during Breakfast with the Animals. Tickets are going fast for breakfasts on Saturdays May 4, 11, 18, and 25 in the newly renovated Love's Pachyderm Building. Guests will enjoy a build-your-own breakfast taco bar, pancakes, potatoes, and eggs while hearing from OKC Zoo caretakers and ambassador animals from 9-11 a.m.   more

Human Rights Campaign: ICYMI - Ryan Walters' Week of Backlash, Criticism, and Continued Upheaval at State Dept. of Education
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 3 -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release: Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters must be relieved the calendar has turned to April, because his last week of March was filled with continued backlash and criticism from Oklahomans, canceled events, and more staff upheaval at the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE). It's clear that no matter how much Walters tries to hide himself from criticism, Oklahomans re  more

OKC ZOO HOSTS ACTIVITIES FOR BIRD AWARENESS DAY, SATURDAY, APRIL 6
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 3 -- The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: The Oklahoma City Zoo's annual Animal Awareness Days continue with the next event going to the birds! Fly out to the OKC Zoo for Bird Awareness Day on Saturday, April 6 to learn about our world's beloved birds and the importance of protecting this vast and vital animal group. Bird fans will have the opportunity to connect with the OKC Zoo's experts as they share th  more

Oklahoma City and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum to Host 2024 PBR Teams Expansion Draft on April 10
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 3 -- The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Teams today announced that the league will hold the 2024 Expansion Draft in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum on April 10. During the Expansion Draft, which will get underway at 6:00 p.m. CDT, the two new teams competing in the PBR Camping World Team Series, the New York Mavericks and Oklah  more

Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy Weekly Column: You Can Prevent a Crisis of Faith in Children's Policy
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 3 -- The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy issued the following weekly column on April 1, 2024: * * * You Can Prevent a Crisis of Faith in Children's Policy By Joe Dorman Eight out of 10 Americans celebrated the Easter holiday Sunday, according to the National Retail Federation. It is a day of great religious significance for the 63% of Americans who classify themselves as Christians, so many more people recognize aspects of the holiday. Easter also is a bi  more