Oklahoma targets cutting smoking rates by half in decade
Oklahoma health officials announce plans to actively promote anti smoking strategies to halve the state's smoking rate within ten years. The plan aligns with Surgeon General Satcher's report, urging stronger taxes and penalties, school programs, and public awareness through SWAT.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
State Health Department
U.S
David Satcher
Imple
Robert Vincent
SWAT
Hatcher
Vincent
King Mountain wildfire continues near Quartz Mountain Lodge
Firefighters battle a King Mountain wildfire in Kiowa County Oklahoma after lightning started the blaze on Wednesday. Extreme heat and wind hinder efforts as the fire nears Quartz Mountain State Park and the under construction Quartz Mountain Lodge, though officials say no one is in danger.
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Hobart
Okla
Oklahoma
King Mountain
Kiowa County
Pat McDowell
Agriculture Department
Estry Division
McDowell
Quartz Mountain State Park
Quartz Mountain Lodge
Ron Stahl
State Tourism Department
Tulsa chooses new leader Sawyer with rich incentive package
Tulsa's new superintendent David Sawyer will earn a base 150 thousand dollar salary with a potential 100 thousand dollar bonus after three years tied to goals. The contract includes a 25 thousand dollar signing payment and 15 thousand dollars yearly into a tax sheltered annuity plus retirement enhancements. A company backed bonus fund may be raised by area businesses to cover the incentive while Sawyer receives a company car health dental and vision cover and a 300 thousand dollar life policy.
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Tulsa
Okla
David ‘Sawyer
Sawyer
Sacced
John Thompson
Eareer
Pittsburgh Public Schools
Brevard County
Fla
Doug Dodd
Dodd
Williams
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