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Little Axe Area Growing Fast
The 2010 U.S. Census shows a large increase of people moving to the Lake Thunderbird area over the past ten years. In fact, with a population increase of 42.3%, Oklahoma House District 53, including the northern portion of Little Axe, was the fastest growing District in the state. And House District 45, covering the majority of Little Axe, saw a... »
What’s going on at the State Legislature?
Oklahoma State Capitol As the 2011 Oklahoma Legislative session gets underway, a new, fully-updated publication from Oklahoma Policy Institute will help answer your questions. - The Overview has sections on: * Composition of the Legislature * The Executive Branch * Legislative session * Policy Path * Budget Process ... »
Little Axe in Severe Drought, More to Come
If you think it has been dry lately, you're right. Central Oklahoma is experiencing some of the worst drought conditions since the Dustbowl days. And Little Axe is in the heart of it. Drought map from Oklahoma Mesonet Data from the Oklahoma Mesonet, Oklahoma’s weather network, paint a bleak picture of the state’s drought situation. The average statewide precipitation total for the... »
Local Lawmaker charged with Bribery
State Representative Randy Terrill, who represents the northern portion of Little Axe, has been charged with bribery in connection with his office. Terrill is accused of trying to create an $80,000-per-year position at the Oklahoma State Medical Examiner's Office for State Sen. Debbie Leftwich so she would not seek re-election. Leftwich also faces bribery charges. Prosecutors listed 11 current and... »
Area Reps Placed on Committees
Josh Cockroft, Aaron Stiles, Randy Terrill Committee assignments have been given to the three state representatives of Little Axe residents for the 2011 and 2012 legislative sessions. Rep. Randy Terrill House District 53 General Government, Higher Education & Career Tech, Government Modernization, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Transportation Rep. Aaron Stiles House District 45 Judiciary, Veterans & Military Affairs, Government Modernization,... »
OK House District 53 Candidate Interview
Editor’s note: This is the final installment in a series of articles covering candidates for the three State House Districts representing portions of Little Axe. Candidates were asked to respond to five questions. Amy Corley, Randy Terrill Amy Corley and Randy Terrill are seeking to represent HD 53 (map) covering north Norman and part of Little Axe. Amy Corley 1. What state legislative issues... »
OK House District 45 Candidate Interview
Editor's note: This is the second in a series of articles covering candidates for the three State House Districts representing portions of Little Axe. Candidates were asked to respond to five questions. Aaron Stiles, Wallace Collins Aaron Stiles and Wallace Collins are seeking to represent HD 45 (map) covering east Norman and part of Little Axe. Wallace Collins 1. What state legislative issues do... »
OK House District 27 Candidate Interviews
Editor's note: This is one in a series of articles covering candidates for the three State House Districts representing portions of Little Axe. Candidates were asked to respond to five questions. Chris Odneal, Josh Cockroft Chris Odneal and Josh Cockroft are seeking to represent HD 27 (map) which includes part of eastern Cleveland County and a larger portion of western Pottawatomie... »
Earthquake Shocks Little Axe
The second strongest earthquake ever recorded in the state shook local residents early Wednesday. The Oklahoma Geological Survey upgraded the rating of this morning's earthquake, centered near Lake Thunderbird, to a magnitude 5.1. An OGS map shows people reported feeling the quake in several states, including a vast swath of Oklahoma. People reported to the USGS that they felt the earthquake from... »
Oklahoma 2010 Ballot Initatives
Oklahoma voters will see 11 state questions on the ballot this November. Ten of these would amend the state constitution and one would create a new state law. Below are the questions as worded on the ballot. For more detailed information on each question, and arguments for and against, visit Ballotpedia.org. SQ 744: The measure repeals a Section... »
