In The News 04.17.2025

Here are the headlines shared on Thursday, April 17, 2025

“I don’t always sit on your lap, but when I do, I will keep you from getting up.” Little Nicky, The Most Persisting Cat in the World.

Sorry, I didn’t find a related thumbnail image for today’s news. So I shared the latest picture of Little Nicky. Can’t go wrong with a random cat picture. Ha! Oh, on the TV in the background is Glenn Kirschner. He’s here on Substack. Worth checking out if you're interested in legal analysis and commentary. Alright, back to the news ….

In The News

Here are the headlines shared on Thursday, April 17, 2025

• Under scrutiny, Oklahoma leader points finger for $43M deficit, contract cancellations (Oklahoma Voice)

• Records: State paid former OSDE spokesperson more than $75k in final paycheck (KFOR)

• OKC National Memorial & Museum 30th anniversary ceremony moved indoors (KFOR)

• ODMHSAS commissioner testifies to select House committee about agency finances (KOKH)

• Price Tower in Bartlesville found to be in good condition after easement visit (KOKI)

• Oklahoma teenager charged in Election Day terror plot pleads guilty (KGOU)

• Rep. Hern reportedly in El Salvador where mega-prison holds illegally deported man (KWGS)

• Ending 30 Years of Resistance, Trump and Abbott Break the ‘People’s House’ (Texas Observer)

• Maryland Senator meets with Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador (AP News)

Oklahoma | U.S. Drought Monitor | April 17, 2025

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