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Kingfisher Oklahoma

Medicaid expansion passed; now we must pay for it

The June passage of Medicaid expansion means up to 628,000 able-bodied Oklahomans could be added to the medical-welfare program. And that creates a new challenge for state policymakers: How can they pay for expansion, particularly at a time of economic challenge?

A MINORITY OPINION: Saving Free Speech

The violence, looting and mayhem that this nation has seen over the last several months has much of its roots in academia, where leftist faculty teach immature young people all manner of nonsense that contradicts commonsense and the principles of liberty.

Protecting First Amendment rights to free speech and religious freedom

[Ed. Note: This article is an excerpt from the “2020 Mandate for Leadership: A Clear Vision for the Next Administration.” It looks back at policy decisions made by the Trump administration over the past four years.] Free Speech Three changes have occurred over the past four years.

Bible verse

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 Thoughts on Today’s Verse The apostle Paul knew he was in a war against spiritual forces opposed to God (cf.

BCBS-OK offers $20 million premium relief to customers

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma announced today it will take further action to support its members, customers, and communities during the COVID-19 public health emergency by providing approximately $20 million in relief to fully insured employer customers in the form of a premium credit.

New 2021-22 FAFSA forms now available

The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available, and colleges, universities and career tech schools are encouraging prospective 2021 students to fill it out as soon as possible.

S.H. 74 F closed for repairs

Northbound and southbound S.H.74F will be closed between S.H. 33 and Triplett Road north of Cashion Wednesday for utility and surface repairs.The road will be closed between 7 a.m. and Wednesday and 5 p.m. Thursday.Detour will be eastbound S.H. 33 to southbound S.H. 74 to westbound S.H.74F.

FIRE HYDRANT GRAVEYARD

FIRE HYDRANT GRAVEYARD — The city of Kingfisher is in the process of replacing 19 of its aging fire hydrants, a project expected to be completed this week. Commissioners approved the updates at their September monthly meeting.

KPS board updates ‘Return to Learn’ policy

The Kingfisher Board of Education adjusted its “Return to Learn” to allow for less stringent protocols while still following guidelines of health officials and stressing safety for both students and staff, said the district’s top administrator.
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