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Hern bill passes Ways and Means Committee

By Tulsa Standard Report | Jun 8, 2023

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) had a bill pass the House Committee on Ways and Means this afternoon in a 25-18 vote.

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Tulsa Municipal Court Offers Amnesty Sessions for Outstanding Traffic and Parking Citations May 2023

By Tulsa Standard Report | May 29, 2023

Tulsa Municipal Court announces the availability of amnesty sessions for individuals with outstanding parking and traffic citations. These sessions align with the Resilient Tulsa Strategy, a program designed to equip all Tulsans with the necessary resources to overcome barriers and thrive. For more information about Municipal Courts and upcoming amnesty opportunities, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/courts

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City Hall, Municipal Court, Other Facilities Closed Monday for Memorial Day; Trash, Recycling Will Be Collected

By Tulsa Standard Report | May 28, 2023

City Hall, Municipal Court and other City facilities will be closed Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day. Public safety and mission critical operations, however, will operate as normal. Residents who need assistance with a water or sewer problem may call the following 24-hour emergency numbers: water – (918) 596-9488, and sewer – (918) 586-6999.

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City to Host Equity Dialogues Through June

By Tulsa Standard Report | May 27, 2023

As part of the Resilient Tulsa Strategy, the Mayor’s Office of Resilience and Equity will host a round of Equity Dialogues through early June to further encourage meaningful conversations to bring better understanding and unity among Tulsans from different backgrounds.

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Sections of College St. closing for construction

By Tulsa Standard Report | May 27, 2023

Sections of College Street on the east and west sides of 23rd Street (County Line Road) will be closed beginning Tuesday, May 30th.

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City Offers Free Certification Class for Lifeguards Who Commit to Working for Tulsa Parks This Summer (1)

By Tulsa Standard Report | May 26, 2023

Tulsa Parks continues to recruit lifeguards for the 2023 Summer season.

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Braille labels available for garbage and recycling carts

By Tulsa Standard Report | May 26, 2023

Taking out the trash and recyclables is getting a little bit easier for the City’s blind or visually impaired customers who read Braille. Beginning June 5, the City of Broken Arrow will be the first municipality in the area to offer recycling and garbage labels for each cart written in Braille.

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Hern and Kuster release bipartisan transparent billing legislation

By Tulsa Standard Report | May 25, 2023

Representatives Kevin Hern (OK-01) and Annie Kuster (NH-02) introduced the Facilitating Accountability in Reimbursements Act (FAIR Act) to harmonize billing practices in off campus hospital outpatient facilities to reflect the site of care.

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City improving customer experience

By Tulsa Standard Report | May 21, 2023

Installation of the next generation of Automated Meter Reader technology is now underway with the City of Broken Arrow’s 26 new data collectors that are being placed around the community.

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City Council weighs Ward 4 options

By Tulsa Standard Report | May 20, 2023

The Broken Arrow City Council is considering who should fill the Ward 4 City Council seat following the resignation of Councilor Joe Franco on May 12.

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Waterline Work Scheduled May 23-24 at 1145 N. Harvard Ave.; Project to Affect Traffic

By Tulsa Standard Report | May 19, 2023

Water Distribution personnel are scheduled to work on a 30-inch waterline May 23-24, at 1145 N. Harvard Ave. Work hours will be from 8 a.m. May 23, until the work is completed on May 24.

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President Obama Names Tulsa a My Brother’s Keeper Alliance Model Community

By Tulsa Standard Report | May 19, 2023

New Obama Foundation Initiative Will Provide Additional Support to Boys, Young Men of Color in Tulsa

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Certain City of Tulsa Non-Emergency Numbers Not Working For Verizon Customers; Restoration Timeline TBD

By Tulsa Standard Report | May 18, 2023

Certain City of Tulsa non-emergency numbers are not working for Verizon cellular customers. The City is working with Verizon to ensure service is restored, but a timeline for restoration has not been determined, yet.

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Hern condemns abuse of power at the IRS

By Tulsa Standard Report | May 18, 2023

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement regarding the weaponization of the IRS to benefit one political party and harm another.

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Tulsa Parks is Hiring Lifeguards / Day Camp Counselors for the 2023 Summer

By Tulsa Standard Report | May 17, 2023

Parks’ seasonal positions, which start in late May and run through the summer, must be filled to ensure Summer Day Camps can operate without program restrictions and pools can avoid closures.

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Small section of County Line Rd. to close temporarily

By Tulsa Standard Report | May 17, 2023

On Wednesday, May 17 at 7 p.m., a small section of County Line Road will be closed from Albany Street (61st St.) to the north driveway into the Casey’s store.

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Improve Our Tulsa Update - May 4

By Tulsa Standard Report | May 16, 2023

During the May 3 Tulsa City Council Public Works Committee Meeting, Mayor G.T. Bynum presented a $42 million modification to the draft Improve Our Tulsa package.

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Hern applauds passage of the Secure the Border Act

By Tulsa Standard Report | May 16, 2023

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after voting in favor of HR 2, the Secure the Border Act.

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Innovation District update

By Tulsa Standard Report | May 16, 2023

Beck Design has been selected by the Broken Arrow Economic Development Corporation to create a master plan for the 90-acre Innovation District.

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Mayor Bynum Presents Recognition Awards to Two City Employees

By Tulsa Standard Report | May 15, 2023

On May 8, during a special employee recognition ceremony at City Hall, Mayor G.T. Bynum presented a Michael P. Kier Tulsa Blue Award to Pete Cheek for his outstanding service and a City Star Award to Patrick McManus for his work in improving the safety culture at the City of Tulsa.