Oklahoma

A bill proposing a strategic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reserve was introduced in Oklahoma on Wednesday amid a growing nationwide trend of states looking to capitalize on the apex cryptocurrency’s return potential. What Happened: The proposed legislation, known as House Bill 1203...

A heat wave is set to sweep across several regions of the United States as 2024 shapes up to be one of the hottest years on record. The Forecast: Nearly 150 million Americans are under heat warnings or watches on Thursday, per the National Weather Service. According to Axios, temperatures will...

Tornado-spawning thunderstorms wreak havoc in the U.S. Southern Plains and Ozarks, claiming at least 19 lives across four states. What Happened: The storms have caused significant destruction and fatalities over the Memorial Day weekend, Reuters reported on Monday. The death toll includes eight in...

In a landmark development, Oklahoma became the first state in the U.S. to declare self-custody of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and other cryptocurrencies a fundamental right. What Happened: The bill proposed by Rep. Brian Hill (R) was signed into law by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R), paving the way...

Willis Gibson, a 13-year-old from Stillwater, Oklahoma, has made history by reaching a Tetris score previously considered unattainable. What Happened: On Dec. 21, 2024, Gibson scored “999999” in the original Nintendo version of Tetris, causing the game to freeze, reported The New York...

Oklahoma's marijuana legalization initiative, State Question 820, would have allowed adults 21 and older to buy cannabis from licensed retailers for the state to regulate and tax sales, but voters didn't seem to want that last week. Over 61% of voters said no...

Minnesota Marijuana Legalization Bill Chaired by DFL Rep. Ginny Klevorn of Plymouth, the House Committee approved a recreational cannabis legalization bill, reported Marijuana Moment. Sponsored by Rep. Zack Stephenson (D) and Sen. Lindsey Port (D), the measure, which advanced first...

Minnesota Cannabis Legalization Bill On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee in Minnesota held a first hearing on a bill to legalize marijuana, reported Marijuana Moment. “The prohibition of cannabis is a failed system that has not achieved the desired goals and has had...

Oklahoma Baptists Against Recreational Legalization As Advocates Ask For Justice A few weeks after Kevin Stitt declared a special election allowing Oklahomans to vote on the state's Question 820, which will legalize recreational marijuana if it passes, Southern Baptists in Oklahoma spoke...

Employees at Apple Inc's (NASDAQ: AAPL) Penn Square store in Oklahoma City have voted to unionize, making it the second unionized Apple store in the U.S.  Apple has been opposing unionization efforts around the country. Still, it's a win for the Communications Workers of America (CWA)...

Oklahomans will not get their chance to vote on recreational marijuana this fall after the state Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit seeking to put the measure on the ballot, reported The Oklahoman. Justices unanimously decided that the petitioners in the lawsuit "cannot show that they have...

This State Plans To Ban Sales Of Pet CBD & Hemp Products As of November 1, the sale of CBD and hemp-derived products for pets will be banned, reported Idaho News. These products are considered illegal by the Idaho State of Agriculture (ISDA), even though they contain no THC and are third-...

Oklahomans Might Not Get To Vote On Rec Marijuana This Fall Despite Overwhelming Support The initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in Oklahoma was certified by the secretary of state’s office on Monday and is now heading to the state Supreme Court for the signature count, reported...

While the number of surveys showing pro-legalization sentiment among Republicans is on the rise, some GOP lawmakers are not only opposing the cannabis reform but also mocking it. Last week, Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma said that the state’s medical marijuana makes it too easy to obtain...

Delaware House To Vote On Marijuana Sales Bill, Legal Possession Measure Heads To Senate A key House committee passed a measure to create a regulatory framework for a recreational cannabis market in Delaware, reported Marijuana Moment. HB 372 was approved by a House Appropriations Committee on...