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Mullin leads resolution against EPA ruling on coal ash management

By OKC Standard | Jun 5, 2024

U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) has spearheaded a resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn President Biden’s Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) final rule. This rule imposes retroactive regulations on coal ash management at inactive coal-fired power plants, which many critics argue are costly and overreaching.

Mullin criticizes Senate Democrats' vote on 'Right to Contraception' Act

By OKC Standard | Jun 5, 2024

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) issued a statement today regarding Senate Democrats' recent vote on the 'Right to Contraception' Act.

Congressman votes for sanctions against ICC over actions targeting Netanyahu

By OKC Standard | Jun 4, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen voted in favor of H.R. 8282, The Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, on June 4, 2024. This legislation seeks to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and any foreign entity supporting its efforts to arrest, detain, or prosecute protected persons from the United States and its allies. This includes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Congressman Brecheen criticizes Biden's new executive order on immigration

By OKC Standard | Jun 4, 2024

Congressman Josh Brecheen issued a statement following President Biden's recent executive order concerning immigration at the Southern border.

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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | Jun 3, 2024

The following parishes in the OKC Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

2022: 11% of Oklahoma County students played sports on collegiate teams

By OKC Standard | May 30, 2024

Oklahoma County universities had 11% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | May 30, 2024

The following parishes in the OKC Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Congressman Brecheen issues statement after President Trump verdict

By OKC Standard | May 30, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen issued a statement following President Trump's conviction on 34 charges.

Austin Lemon, former Heritage Hall School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By OKC Standard | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number one seed.

Lawmakers seek EPA investigation into environmental impacts of abortion drug

By OKC Standard | May 29, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen (R-OK), Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), and several colleagues have sent a letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), seeking information on the potential negative effects of the chemical abortion drug mifepristone.

Mullin comments on Turks & Caicos sentencing of Bryan Hagerich

By OKC Standard | May 28, 2024

On May 28, 2024, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) issued a statement following the sentencing of Bryan Hagerich, a Pennsylvania father of two and one of five American tourists detained by the Turks and Caicos (TCI) government for inadvertently carrying ammunition in their luggage. Senator Mullin’s constituent, Ryan Watson of Oklahoma, is scheduled for his plea hearing on Tuesday, May 28th.

Senator Mullin urges EPA action on chemical review backlog

By OKC Standard | May 28, 2024

U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan today, reminding the agency of their 90-day statutory deadline to brief Congress on the EPA’s plan to address their backlog of new chemical reviews under Section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Section 5 of TSCA requires the agency to make a determination within 90 days of submittal for a new chemical to be manufactured in or imported into the United States.

Congressman Brecheen comments on sentencing of American in Turks & Caicos

By OKC Standard | May 24, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen issued a statement following the sentencing of Bryan Hagerich from Pennsylvania, one of five Americans detained by the Turks and Caicos government for inadvertently carrying ammunition in their luggage.

Lawmakers press National Weather Service on recent service outages

By OKC Standard | May 23, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Bice (R-OK) and seven of her colleagues have addressed a letter to Director Kenneth Graham of the National Weather Service (NWS), expressing concerns about reported outages affecting radar data, the Automated Surface Observing System, and NOAA Weather Radio transmitters.

Congressman demands Arizona AG resign over lawsuit against former Trump officials

By OKC Standard | May 21, 2024

Congressman Josh Brecheen has called for the resignation of Arizona Attorney General Kristin Mayes and the dismissal of a lawsuit against former Trump officials who questioned the results of the 2020 election. Brecheen's demand was articulated in a letter co-signed by Representatives Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and Troy Nehls (R-TX).

Senator Mullin leads CODEL advocating release detained Americans turks caicos

By OKC Standard | May 21, 2024

On Monday evening, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) returned from leading a bipartisan, bicameral congressional delegation (CODEL) to Turks and Caicos (TCI). The delegation met with TCI government officials to discuss the five Americans detained on the islands for inadvertently having ammunition in their luggage. If convicted, the Americans could each face a twelve-year minimum prison sentence.