This week, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) is expected to consider a rule that will terminate eligibility for Medicaid if some mail communications are “returned to sender.” This rule,
Building the next generation of business entrepreneurs ensures new ideas make it to market, new jobs are created and local economies are boosted. Cherokee Nation plays a huge part in
At Cherokee Nation, the largest tribal government in America, we recognize and respect women as life givers, culture bearers and the caretakers of our people. Their health, wellness and safety
The legislative session is just a few weeks from wrapping up for the year and work continues on finalizing the budget and considering measures as we move through the legislative
Last Wednesday was Child Advocacy Day at the State Capitol, and I’d like to thank everyone who came out in support of policies that benefit children. We were joined by
Sunday, May 5, was the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women. We are experiencing an epidemic of violence in our tribal communities: 80 percent of Native
As the academic year comes to a close, I ask everyone to join me in recognizing the dedication and support of the teachers and staff at Sequoyah High School. I
Mom, momma, mommy, mummy, madre, Mothra – no matter what you call her, there’s no one who will love you like your mother. Unless you call her Mothra, which I
Before President Trump took office, the U.S.’s southern border was only covered by man-made barriers along roughly a third of the border.
Another deadline has come and gone. Last Thursday was the final day to vote on remaining bills in the opposite chamber.
Much like an elder weaving rivercane into the walls of a basket, our Cherokee language speakers strengthen our identity by vibrantly using our language.
We just wrapped up the 11th week of the legislative session. The Senate had 226 House bills on General Order after last week’s committee deadline, and 67 House bills
Every year, a group of high school students from across the state is selected by lawmakers to participate in the Capitol Page program, where they work for one week in
As I write this column on Tax Day, or April 15, we mostly likely will have about one month left before lawmakers adjourn the 2019 legislative session.
Dear Editor, The same original Town Board plus one new member has been recently elected to make decisions for the town of Oologah for 4 more years.
109 S. Maple Street, Downtown Oologah
PO Box 1175, Oologah OK 74053-1175
Phone: 918-443-2428
Fax: 918-443-2429