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EDA awards $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Tulsa County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

By Tulsa Standard | Jan 20, 2025

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Kevin Hern remarks on Trump's first day as president

Today, House Republican Policy Chairman Kevin Hern marked the commencement of President Donald Trump's term in office.

By Tulsa Standard | Jan 20, 2025

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House passes Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act amid partisan debate

By Tulsa Standard | Jan 14, 2025

House Republican Policy Chairman Kevin Hern has expressed his views following the passage of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 by the U.S. House.

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Kevin Hern discusses Trump's agenda on CNBC's Squawk Box

By Tulsa Standard | Jan 8, 2025

Republican Policy Committee Chairman Kevin Hern appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss President Trump's economic agenda and the legislative priorities for Congress in the first 100 days.

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Child support and tribal welfare reforms signed into law

By Tulsa Standard | Jan 6, 2025

Over the weekend, H.R. 9076 was signed into law, encompassing Representative Kevin Hern's priorities on child support enforcement and tribal child welfare within a broader legislative package.

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Kevin Hern begins new term representing Oklahoma's First District

By Tulsa Standard | Jan 3, 2025

Representative Kevin Hern has been sworn in for another term to represent Oklahoma's First Congressional District in the 119th Congress.

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Kevin Hern announces new staff roles for Republican Policy Committee

By Tulsa Standard | Jan 3, 2025

Representative Kevin Hern has announced several staff appointments as he assumes the role of Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee (RPC) for the 119th Congress.

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House passes bill naming Tulsa VA hospital after late Senator Jim Inhofe

By Tulsa Standard | Dec 16, 2024

Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation to name Tulsa's new VA hospital after the late Senator James Mountain Inhofe.

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Kevin Hern addresses violence and committee appointments in recent posts

By Tulsa Standard | Dec 13, 2024

In recent tweets dated December 12 and December 13, Congressman Kevin Hern addressed issues related to violence and announced new appointments to key congressional committees.

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Kevin Hern discusses future leadership and policy changes

By Tulsa Standard | Dec 12, 2024

Congressman Kevin Hern has voiced his opinions on recent political developments via social media posts dated between December 10-12, 2024.

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Kevin Hern advocates for strong military and fiscal responsibility

By Tulsa Standard | Dec 6, 2024

Congressman Kevin Hern recently highlighted key issues such as military strength and government spending through social media posts dated December 4-6, 2024.

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House Republicans outline strategy aligned with Trump’s America First agenda

By Tulsa Standard | Dec 3, 2024

Recently, House Republican leaders gathered to discuss their plans for the future.

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Kevin Hern criticizes Biden's presidency and highlights pressing issues in recent tweets

By Tulsa Standard | Dec 3, 2024

Congressman Kevin Hern shared his opinions on President Biden's presidency and current national challenges in recent tweets dated December 2-3, 2024.

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Kevin Hern comments on American values and upcoming leadership

By Tulsa Standard | Nov 28, 2024

Congressman Kevin Hern from Oklahoma's 1st district addressed various topics through tweets in late November 2024.

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Kevin Hern comments on political lawfare against former President Trump

By Tulsa Standard | Nov 26, 2024

In recent tweets dated November 25-26, Congressman Kevin Hern discusses concerns about political actions affecting former President Trump.

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Kevin Hern appoints Joe Barry as executive director of Republican Policy Committee

By Tulsa Standard | Nov 25, 2024

Newly-elected Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee, Kevin Hern, has announced Joe Barry as the new Executive Director of the committee.

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Hern criticizes ICC over arrest warrants for Israeli leaders

By Tulsa Standard | Nov 21, 2024

On November 21, 2024, Representative Kevin Hern from Oklahoma's 1st District issued a statement in response to the International Criminal Court's issuance of arrest warrants for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense...

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Kevin Hern reaffirms US support for Israel amid criticism of international bodies

By Tulsa Standard | Nov 21, 2024

In a series of tweets dated November 21, 2024, Congressman Kevin Hern emphasized U.S. support for Israel while criticizing international organizations such as the ICC, UN, and WHO.

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Kevin Hern addresses immigration issues and party unity in latest tweets

By Tulsa Standard | Nov 20, 2024

In a series of tweets dated November 19-20, Congressman Kevin Hern addressed immigration policies regarding sanctuary cities while also extending congratulations to new GOP policy committee members.

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Hern announces new Republican Policy Committee members

By Tulsa Standard | Nov 20, 2024

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) has announced the members chosen by the House Republican Conference to serve on the Republican Policy Committee for the 119th Congress.