Speaking to more than 250 Tulsans, the Oklahoma senator shared his concerns about the future of artificial intelligence and reaffirmed his support for ICE agents.
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Tulsa lawmakers say SNAP and WIC funding safe despite possible January shutdown
Oklahoma ranks in the top 5 among the nation’s hungriest states.
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Oklahomans still struggle with food insecurity as federal government reopens
Although Congress voted to reopen the government, the long pause on funding for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, continues to drive up demand at Oklahoma food pantries even as some benefit recipients see partial payouts.
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Some Oklahomans received partial SNAP payments, but they didn’t go far
It’s still unclear when full payments might get disbursed.
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Tulsa’s seniors face tough decisions after losing SNAP benefits. Here’s one way to help.
A fifth of SNAP recipients are seniors over the age of 60 on fixed incomes. In Tulsa, LIFE Senior Services residents are searching for new food options.
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Tulsans can request a grace period if they’re struggling with utility bills during the shutdown
Residents experiencing financial hardships directly related to the shutdown can apply for the grace period.
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Private donation allows some Tulsa-area Head Start programs to reopen amid shutdown
Early childhood education programs in Tulsa, Washington, Wagoner, Mayes, Rogers and Nowata counties reopened Thursday.
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Here’s how far Oklahoma’s emergency food bank funding will go. TL;DR not far.
The Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is getting around $2.3 million in state emergency funding, but the CEO says the money won’t last long.
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Perfect storm puts Tulsa child care providers at risk of shutting doors, cutting staff
The federal government shutdown has child care providers tightening their wallets and potentially taking drastic measures.
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Oklahoma tribes step in to feed citizens as federal shutdown threatens food aid
As the government shutdown threatens food assistance for tens of thousands of low-income Oklahomans, the state’s American Indian tribes are stepping in to help affected tribal citizens.
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Tulsa-area families seeking alternative child care options due to government shutdown
The government shutdown forced C.A.R.D. Head Start to close for the time being. Now, families are looking for answers.
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Oklahoma Human Services to begin furloughs, see effects on child care subsidy amid government shutdown
The Oklahoma Department of Human Services will begin furloughs starting Sunday, affecting about 2,300 employees.