High Plains regional news
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Because of Oklahoma Republicans’ supermajority, Democrats at the state capitol have little say in the state budget negotiations at this point, but not zero say. KOSU spoke to Democratic leaders about how they fit into the legislative budgeting process.
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Report from the Pew Research Center says Hispanic women in general continue to face pressure to play traditional roles, despite advances in educational attainment and entrepreneurship
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Despite progress toward reaching a finalized state budget, a rift remains between House and Senate members about whether to pass a state income tax cut. The House has a proposal and is ready to negotiate.
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U.S. airlines are trying to kill a new rule requiring them to disclose fees more quickly when consumers shop for flights. The Transportation Department said Monday it will defend the rule to crack down on what it calls “hidden junk fees.”
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Schools across the U.S. are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence and video cameras to spot guns. Some states are considering multimillion-dollar grant programs for the technology. But many of those bills have been written with specific criteria so only one software provider can qualify.
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Regional Features
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Bill Carey with Striper Express www.striperexpress.com on Lake Texoma is Luke's guest this week and the current red hot topwater striper action is the topic.
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Tune in to Classical Music Amarillo this week to hear highlights from the Amarillo Symphony’s 2023-2024 season.
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While it's easy to remember that a plant's roots help to anchor it into the ground, one of the best reasons to help ensure a properly healthy root system is to help your plants get access to the most and best nutrients available. This week, we'll talk about how location and soil choice can help you get better yields this year!
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Sunlight is all around us, and yet we don't always take the time to consider what it gives us. This week, I'll share how my early childhood fascination with sunlight led me to focus on learning how much light was good for my plants, and which fruits and vegetables could use a bit less. We'll talk about the best ways to give your plants all the light they need, and no more!
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Dr. Adam Hamawy is a former U.S. Army combat surgeon currently in Gaza. He said he's treating primarily civilians, rather than combatants: "mostly children, many women, many elderly."
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