Oklahoma voters rejected a state question on Tuesday that would have allowed for the recreational use of marijuana, with 57.7% of voters voting against it. Former Republican Gov. Frank Keating and Terri White, the former head of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, led the opposition to the proposal, arguing that the state should focus on medical marijuana. Supporters of the proposal argued that it would create jobs, generate tax revenue, and reduce the number of people incarcerated for marijuana-related offenses.
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A powerful storm system is moving eastward, bringing heavy rain and potential tornadoes to the Southern Plains and Deep South. Tornadoes have already touched down in Texas and Louisiana, causing power outages and flight cancellations. The National Weather Service has issued tornado warnings and watches, and teams will survey areas for likely tornado damage on Friday. Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay up to date with the latest weather forecasts.
A powerful storm system is sweeping into the Northeast, bringing winter weather alerts to nearly 50 million people. Boston and New York City could see up to 6 inches of snow, potentially making it the biggest snow event of the season for New York City. The storm is also affecting the Southern Plains and Michigan, with some facing a sixth consecutive day without power. Residents in the Northeast are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions.
Last week, a severe ice storm and tornado swept through Norman, Oklahoma and the greater Detroit area, causing widespread damage, including downed trees and power lines, road closures and damage to homes. Over 165,000 homes and businesses in the Detroit area are still without power, and residents of both areas are working together to restore power and rebuild.
Over 231,000 US homes and businesses were without power as of Monday morning due to severe weather, with tornadoes reported in Oklahoma and storm warnings issued for parts of the central US. Flash flood warnings have been issued for Oklahoma and Kansas, and residents are advised to stay alert and monitor local weather reports.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have agreed to create a bipartisan task force to establish a process to remove members from committees. Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina has been offered the position of chair, while Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma and Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas have also been asked to serve. The task force is a response to the fallout from McCarthy's decision to call for a vote of the full House that removed Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., from the Foreign Affairs Committee, and will be an important step in ensuring the U.S. continues to provide support to Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
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After a 5-year-old was found alone on the street on January 10th, the search for 4-year-old Athena Brownfield began. Her remains were found in rural Grady County a week later, and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has now confirmed her identity. Her caretakers are being questioned in connection with her disappearance, and the investigation is ongoing.