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Category: Ag News
Mar 26
Radio Oklahoma Network State Capitol Report for Wednesday, March 26, 2025
RON’s Jacquelyn Farris reports on the latest from the State Capitol
Mar 25
Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton Secures Passage of Senate Bill 652 to Enhance Election Consistency and Voter Turnout
In a move to create a more predictable and accessible voting process, Senate Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today passed Senate Bill 652 off the Senate Floor. Senate Bill 652 is a measure aimed at increasing voter turnout through a more consistent and targeted election schedule. Senate Bil 652 passed unanimously, 47-0, off the Senate …
Mar 25
House Passes Legislation Locking in Legislative Role in Federal Spending
The Oklahoma House of Representatives has passed legislation aiming to increase transparency and oversight of federal funds received by state agencies. House Bill 1221, also known as the State Accounts for Federal Expenditures (SAFE) Act, would create accounts to be used by agencies for federal funds received under competitive grant awards, direct monetary payments to …
Mar 25
Administrator Zeldin Travels to Superfund Sites, Disaster Areas Around the Country
Last week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin traveled across the country to Superfund sites, disaster recovery areas, and met with state and local officials. His first stop was to St. Louis, Missouri to visit the West Lake Superfund site, Coldwater Creek site, and to participate in a roundtable hosted by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), with local …
Mar 25
NCBA Outlines Trade Priorities in Ways and Means Hearing
Today, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) member and chairman of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association (TCFA) Robby Kirkland testified before the House Ways and Means Committee. In the hearing titled, American Trade Negotiation Priorities, Kirkland highlighted the benefits of past trade agreements for U.S. cattle producers and the need for greater access to foreign markets. …
Mar 25
Maynard Advances Bill to Establish Gold Depository
Rep. Cody Maynard, R-Durant, on Monday passed a bill in the House that would allow the establishment of transactional gold and silver depository in Oklahoma. House Bill 1197 would allow the state treasurer to either establish a depository in the state or contract with a third-party vendor to give citizens the option of buying and depositing …
Mar 25
Farmer Co-op Leaders Hit DC to Call for Permanent Extension of Section 199A
This week, more than 50 farmer cooperative leaders from across the country traveled to the nation’s capital as part of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives’ (NCFC) Washington fly-in. The delegation met with members of Congress and key policymakers to urge the permanent extension of the Section 199A tax provision, which is vital to ensuring …
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