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OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, is calling on the legislature to defend Oklahoma’s sovereignty against the creeping influence of global governance. If passed Oklahoma Senate Bill 426, by Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener, and Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, would be a defiant stand against the encroaching powers of international bodies like the WHO, UN, and WEF. This legislation is a declaration of independence from authoritarian global tyrants who unashamedly oppose and threaten American liberties, and it boldly asserts that international directives shall have “no force or effect” to undermine the laws or sovereignty of Oklahoma.

On Tuesday, May 14, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center will highlight the history, heritage, and contributions of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in Oklahoma with “Asian American and Pacific Islander Experiences in Oklahoma: A Historical Journey.” This lunch and learn session will also honor individuals who have contributed to the culture of Oklahoma.

Today, Governor Kevin Stitt announced his appointment of philanthropy executive, businessman, and lawyer Ken Levit to the State Regents for Higher Education. “Ken has dedicated his career to uplifting Oklahoma communities in countless ways, and he’s passionate about making a difference,” said Governor Stitt.

The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits hosted its 17th Annual Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence (ONE) Awards on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, OK. The event honored 21 nonprofits from throughout the state for superior leadership and exceptional service to their constituents and communities. At the awards, Oklahoma Arts Institute (OAI) was named the J. Jerry Dickman Award for Excellence Winner and was awarded a $10,000 grant sponsored by the George Kaiser Family Foundation and Tulsa Community Foundation. In addition, OAI was named the category winner for Arts & Humanities, sponsored by the Potts Family Foundation and Williams.

Oklahoma Farm Bureau has named six rural Oklahoma businesses to the 2024 Activate Oklahoma cohort, part of the organization’s Oklahoma Grassroots Rural and Ag Business Accelerators program. The accelerators program is a collaborative rural development initiative from OKFB along with national and statelevel partners that develops Oklahoma-based innovators creating ideas, technologies and products creating economic opportunities in rural Oklahoma.

Oklahoma State University has named Dr. Melinda Cro as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Dr.

The University of Central Oklahoma inaugurated its 22nd President Todd G. Lamb during an investiture ceremony, today, April 26, on UCO’s campus. The university welcomed hundreds of faculty, staff, students, alumni, community members and distinguished guests to the ceremony.

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We have a contractor coming soon to renovate our kitchen. I plan to keep my cat, “Freya,” out of the way and in a separate room during the day.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) recently hosted the 32nd annual SWOSU Research and Scholarly Activity Fair, with over 100 student and faculty participants. The event took place on April 18 at the Wellness Center.