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A serious threat to Oklahoma’s health care system appears on the June 30 ballot in Oklahoma.
Read moreState Question 802 will be on the June 30 primary ballot. It is an initiative petition supported by those who want to expand Medicaid for low-income Oklahomans whose pay does not exceed 133 percent of the federal poverty level. If passed, it would become a part of the state constitution.
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Count me among the millions of Americans who didn’t know you should wash between your fingers while washing your hands. I’m among the 40% elite who haven’t combed or brushed their hair every day since the pandemic, and in a much smaller group of those who wear a mask in public.
Read moreAs administrator at Mercy Hospital Kingfisher, I understand the financial challenges of managing a rural hospital. Being ready for all types of emergencies 24/7 with trained medical professionals and necessary lifesaving technology is expensive. Yet many of the hardworking folks in our community cannot afford health insurance and understand how crippling an unexpected diagnosis or emergency can be for families’ finances. Voting YES on State Question 802 on June 30 would provide an economic shot in the arm for the people in our community, our hospital, and our state.
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No decent person can support George Floyd’s mistreatment, or the mistreatment of anyone else, at the hands of police officers with the sworn duty to uphold the law. The Minneapolis authorities moved quickly, and Derek Chauvin was fired from the Minneapolis police department, placed under arrest and charged with second-degree murder and other charges. The three officers who were with him were also fired and charged with two counts of aiding and abetting – one for second-degree murder and one for second-degree manslaughter.
Read moreThe nearest election is just over a week away and Kingfisher County Election Board Secretary Shawna Butts is providing information and tips for those planning to visit the polls.
Read moreHennessey School Superintendent Dr. Mike Woods said school will start Aug. 6 as “normal as we can” and “provide proper precautions” due to the COVID-19 virus.
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