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Jeff Nwankwo, former Putnam City North High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, March 21 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By OKC Standard | Mar 22, 2025

The game took place in Lenovo Center.

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On Friday, March 21 former Northwest Classen High School Darianna Littlepage-Buggs competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

By OKC Standard | Mar 22, 2025

Their team entered the tournament as a 4 seed.

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Lawmakers urge Trump Administration action on unemployment insurance reforms

By OKC Standard | Mar 21, 2025

Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma and Representative Lloyd Smucker from Pennsylvania have called on the Trump Administration to address issues within the unemployment insurance (UI) system.

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Sebastian Perry, former Heritage Hall School standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, March 20 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By OKC Standard | Mar 21, 2025

Their team entered the tournament as a 15 seed.

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Senator Mullin schedules telephone town hall for Oklahoma residents

By OKC Standard | Mar 20, 2025

U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin will host a live telephone town hall for Oklahomans on Monday, March 24, at 6:00 pm CT.

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Bice supports Trump’s education executive order

By OKC Standard | Mar 20, 2025

Congresswoman Stephanie Bice has expressed her support for President Trump's recent executive order concerning the Department of Education.

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Lankford introduces bills targeting China's influence on U.S. resources

By OKC Standard | Mar 17, 2025

Senator James Lankford from Oklahoma has introduced a series of legislative proposals aimed at addressing China's influence on American soil.

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Senator Mullin supports Trump’s plan to reform U.S. education system

By OKC Standard | Mar 17, 2025

The Department of Education has come under scrutiny in a recent op-ed by U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin, published by The Daily Wire.

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Information industry employers submit 3 H-1B petitions across OKC Standard publication area in 2024

By OKC Standard | Mar 17, 2025

In 2024, three H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Information industry located within the OKC Standard publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | Mar 15, 2025

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

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Mullin reintroduces act challenging EPA waivers on vehicle emissions

By OKC Standard | Mar 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin has reintroduced the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, aiming to restrict the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from granting Clean Air Act waivers that would enable states to limit or ban internal...

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Markwayne Mullin emphasizes coalition-building in Washington

By OKC Standard | Mar 13, 2025

Washington, D.C. - The Washington Examiner recently published a profile on U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), highlighting his influence in Washington's political sphere.

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Senators push to ban federal support for research using abortion-derived fetal tissue

By OKC Standard | Mar 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) has collaborated with U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) and seven other Senate GOP colleagues to renew efforts to halt federal support for research using fetal tissue obtained from abortions.

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Lankford introduces bill targeting fees charged by tech firms in child exploitation cases

By OKC Standard | Mar 12, 2025

Senators James Lankford and Amy Klobuchar have introduced the Protecting Children Over Profits Act, a bill aimed at prohibiting tech companies from charging law enforcement fees for compliance with search warrants or subpoenas in cases related to...

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Capitol welcomes veterans to new ADA-compliant drop-off location

By OKC Standard | Mar 12, 2025

Chairwoman Stephanie Bice of the Modernization & Innovation Subcommittee, along with Chairman Bryan Steil of the House Administration Committee and Ranking Member Joe Morelle, welcomed Paralyzed Veterans of America to a new ADA-compliant drop-off...

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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, March 15?

By OKC Standard | Mar 12, 2025

This former OKC Standard area high school standout will be in action on Saturday, March 15.

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Congressman Brecheen supports resolution aimed at reducing government spending

By OKC Standard | Mar 11, 2025

Tonight, Congressman Josh Brecheen supported the continuing resolution in Washington, D.C. He stated, "Tonight, I voted for the CR so we can continue President Trump's agenda.

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Senator Mullin discusses potential government shutdown and international drug trafficking

By OKC Standard | Mar 11, 2025

This morning, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) appeared on Fox News' America’s Newsroom with Dana Perino to discuss several pressing issues.

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Bice supports funding bill to prevent government shutdown

By OKC Standard | Mar 11, 2025

Today, Congresswoman Stephanie Bice voted in favor of H.R. 1968, known as the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act.

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Construction industry employers submit 5 H-1B petitions across OKC Standard publication area in 2024

By OKC Standard | Mar 9, 2025

Employers classified under the Construction industry based in the OKC Standard publication area submitted five H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.