AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Manchester Oklahoma. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/manchester-ok 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/manchester-ok https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 18 Feb 2025 01:45:18 -0600 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Performative statements and legislation about grooming and indoctrination without consideration to real-world events are https://www.americantowns.com/news/real-grooming-and-indoctrination-dangers-in-our-communities-ignored-31539589-yukon-ok.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/real-grooming-and-indoctrination-dangers-in-our-communities-ignored-31539589-yukon-ok.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Cheyenne, OK – Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement today after he was appointed to the House Committee on https://www.americantowns.com/news/lucas-named-to-house-ag-commodity-markets-digital-assets-and-conservation-subcommittees-31539643-cheyenne-ok.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lucas-named-to-house-ag-commodity-markets-digital-assets-and-conservation-subcommittees-31539643-cheyenne-ok.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement applauding the Parental Choice Act, HB 2775 and HB 1935, after the package passed the Oklahoma https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-kevin-stitt-applauds-parental-choice-act-31540368-oklahoma-city-ok.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-kevin-stitt-applauds-parental-choice-act-31540368-oklahoma-city-ok.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and his colleagues today announced the reintroduction of the Patient Access to Higher https://www.americantowns.com/news/lankford-colleagues-push-for-greater-health-care-access-for-oklahomans-the-nation-31542035-oklahoma-city-ok.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lankford-colleagues-push-for-greater-health-care-access-for-oklahomans-the-nation-31542035-oklahoma-city-ok.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) joined Senators John Thune (R-SD), Todd Young (R-IN), Mike Crapo (R-ID), and Steve Daines https://www.americantowns.com/news/lankford-thune-colleagues-demand-update-on-efforts-to-recover-fraudulent-pandemic-unemployment-benefits-31542037-oklahoma-city-ok.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lankford-thune-colleagues-demand-update-on-efforts-to-recover-fraudulent-pandemic-unemployment-benefits-31542037-oklahoma-city-ok.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK– Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Mark R. Warner (D-VA), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) led more than a dozen Senators to push https://www.americantowns.com/news/lankford-colleagues-stand-up-against-medicares-planned-reimbursement-cuts-for-rural-hospitals-31542039-oklahoma-city-ok.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lankford-colleagues-stand-up-against-medicares-planned-reimbursement-cuts-for-rural-hospitals-31542039-oklahoma-city-ok.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) led a bipartisan letter to President Joe Biden outlining the success of the Abraham https://www.americantowns.com/news/lankford-leads-bipartisan-letter-urging-expansion-of-abraham-accords-through-trade-policy-31542042-oklahoma-city-ok.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lankford-leads-bipartisan-letter-urging-expansion-of-abraham-accords-through-trade-policy-31542042-oklahoma-city-ok.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, DC – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today delivered George Washington’s 1796 Farewell Address in honor of his birthday. https://www.americantowns.com/news/lankford-delivers-george-washingtons-farewell-address-31542044-oklahoma-city-ok.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lankford-delivers-george-washingtons-farewell-address-31542044-oklahoma-city-ok.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 U.S. Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced bipartisan legislation that would help federal programs – from https://www.americantowns.com/news/mullin-smith-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-improve-coordination-between-hhs-and-urban-indian-organizations-31542051-oklahoma-city-ok.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mullin-smith-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-improve-coordination-between-hhs-and-urban-indian-organizations-31542051-oklahoma-city-ok.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Kevin Stitt expressed his support for religious charter schools and strong disagreement with Attorney General Gentner Drummond's February 23, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-stitt-expresses-strong-support-for-religious-charter-schools-in-response-letter-to-attorney-general-31542589-lawton-ok.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-stitt-expresses-strong-support-for-religious-charter-schools-in-response-letter-to-attorney-general-31542589-lawton-ok.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Kevin Stitt and state COO John Suter have announced today a new initiative to modernize Oklahoma's vehicle utilization. At the direction of https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-stitt-announces-new-state-government-efficiency-initiative-31542590-owasso-ok.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-stitt-announces-new-state-government-efficiency-initiative-31542590-owasso-ok.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Kevin Stitt announced today eight members of the Child Welfare Taskforce; a group designed to protect and enhance the lives of our children. https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-stitt-taps-child-advocates-community-leaders-for-child-welfare-task-force-31542591-pryor-ok.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-stitt-taps-child-advocates-community-leaders-for-child-welfare-task-force-31542591-pryor-ok.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Kevin Stitt issued Executive Order 2023-04 today calling for enhanced oversight of state agencies and reinforcing central purchasing https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-stitt-enhances-oversight-of-state-agencies-urges-full-compliance-with-central-purchasing-act-31542592-tahlequah-ok.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-stitt-enhances-oversight-of-state-agencies-urges-full-compliance-with-central-purchasing-act-31542592-tahlequah-ok.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Kevin Stitt announced today Science and Innovation Secretary Elizabeth Pollard has submitted her resignation effective March 15, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-stitt-announces-departure-of-secretary-of-science-and-innovation-elizabeth-pollard-31543183-oklahoma-city-ok.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-stitt-announces-departure-of-secretary-of-science-and-innovation-elizabeth-pollard-31543183-oklahoma-city-ok.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Kevin Stitt announced today the appointment of Katie Quebedeaux to the Oklahoma State Board of Education following the resignation of Marla https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-stitt-taps-childhood-education-specialist-to-replace-outgoing-osbe-board-member-31544818-oklahoma-city-ok.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-stitt-taps-childhood-education-specialist-to-replace-outgoing-osbe-board-member-31544818-oklahoma-city-ok.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600