by Rachel Meinke | Mar 5, 2020 | Community, NEWS
OK, Let’s Count! Not only is 2020 a Leap Year – more importantly, it’s a Census year. Census data will determine how more than $675 billion in federal funds will be distributed to the states each year of the following decade. Oklahoma stands to lose...
by Rachel Meinke | Oct 31, 2019 | Bicycle & Pedestrian, Community, NEWS
Two New Bicycle Travel Laws Go Into Effect November 1 On November 1, 2019 two new traffic laws pertaining to Oklahoma bicyclist will take effect.Proceed through a red light when safe – Bicyclist can now cautiously proceed through a red light when the cyclist has...
by Rachel Meinke | Oct 28, 2019 | Air Quality, Clean Cities, Community, Grants, NEWS
School Bus Replacement Funding Opportunities Program Applications Now Being Accepted The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is pleased to announce two funding opportunities that aim to reduce vehicle emissions in the state.The Diesel Emissions...
by Rachel Meinke | Oct 14, 2019 | 9-1-1 & Public Safety, Community, NEWS, Oklahoma City
People in central Oklahoma can now send a text message to 911 to request emergency help. The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) recently implemented the Text to 911 service in multiple cities and towns in the state to allow people in emergency...
by Rachel Meinke | Sep 27, 2019 | Bicycle & Pedestrian, Community, Transportation
Help raise awareness for road safety, healthy habits, and a clean environment by participating in National Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. National Walk to School Day was started in 1997 and has led to long-term walking and bicycling programs, new...
by Rachel Meinke | May 15, 2019 | Air Quality, Community, Environment, Water
Fourth and fifth grade students from across the state participated in ScienceFest 2019 at the Oklahoma State Fair Park on Thursday, May 2. ScienceFest is a day of interactive Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), and life sciences activities held annually...
