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The Chickasaw Nation Election Commission announces filing period for the 2024 General Elections opens Monday, June 3 and continues through Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

The strongest border security bill in history passed the United States House of Representatives on May 11, 2023. This legislation — formally known as H.R. 2 or the Secure the Border Act – would put an end to President Biden’s reckless open-border policies by resuming construction of the border wall, increasing the number of Border Patrol agents, ending Catch-and-Release, requiring transparency from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding illegal crossings, ending the abuse of executive immigration authority, and more.

The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA) is pleased to announce Denny Prince of Mid-America Technology Center as the 2024 OASA District 20 Assistant Superintendent/ Central Office Administrator of the Year.

Since 1949, Mental Health America and its affiliates across the country have led the observance of May as Mental Health Awareness Month by reaching millions through the media, local events, and screenings. It raises awareness of trauma and the impact it can have on the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of children, families, and communities. Cities and businesses across the country hold various events to support mental health and open up the lines of communication. Many websites provide ideas for businesses to support their employees during May and beyond.

I’m proud to say a major reform I authored to improve police officers’ pensions advanced to the governor’s desk. The Senate recently gave final approval to Senate Bill 102 to increase the pension benefits an officer receives when they retire. To offset that increase in retirement benefits, police officers and the cities that employ them will be required to contribute more to their retirement accounts while they’re still working.

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulated its students named to the Winter 2024 President’s List.

Chamber says email your questions before Friday

If you are ages 15 and under, it’s time for the annual Youth Fishing Derby at the Veterans Park pond, 1300 Garrett Drive in Newcastle.