The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) updated the Ontario Police Commercial Vehicle Committee (OPCVC) on key issues during its recent spring meeting in Gannaoque which invited policing members and partners to participate in person and virtually was hosted by the MTO East Region Enforcement at the Gananoque truck inspection station.   “We were pleased to be invited to provide our police MTO and other compliance partners with an update on our key issues,” Geoff Wood The OPCVC is comprised of all frontline Ontario police officers including provincial (OPP) and municipal services that are Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance certified by the MTO The committee was established in 2009 to build working relations between all policing partners MTO and the trucking industry to support road safety initiatives across the province OPCVC operates under the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Traffic Safety Committee and conducts initiatives year-round to improve commercial vehicle safety in the province including joint enforcement blitzes and educational interactions with the trucking industry The meeting also provided an opportunity for a tour of MTO’s facility understand its role and strategic location meet its dedicated personnel and witness first-hand in real-time the impact this operation has on improving compliance along the corridor and what future capabilities could bring OTA will continue to work with OPCVC and other partners for the promotion of truck safety and compliance to ensure frontline policing across the province has a direct connection to the association Comments will no longer be published unless they are accompanied by a first and last name and a verifiable email address (Today's Trucking will not publish or share the email address.) 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By accepting this notice and continuing to browse our website you confirm you accept our Terms of Use & Privacy Policy read more >> followed by voluntary workouts May 27-29 and June 3-5 With weeks until the full-team voluntary workouts one veteran isn't likely to be there on May 27: defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers According to Chris Tommasson of The Denver Gazette Franklin-Myers has been working out in Dallas with prestigious pass rush coach BT Jordan throughout the offseason and is expected to skip the initial OTA session "Broncos DE John Franklin-Myers is spending several weeks this spring working out with pass-rush specialist BT Jordan in Dallas Although JFM hasn’t been at Broncos offseason workouts he could attend 2nd OTA session June 3-5 & definitely will be at June 10-12 mandatory minicamp," Tomasson posted on X Franklin-Myers has worked regularly with Jordan this decade. Jordan came to Broncos Park on occasions last season to do work with #Broncos pass rushers and could do that again in 2025. https://t.co/mMXzXQaKv1 What happens next on the Broncos beat? Don't miss out on any news and analysis! Take a second, sign up for our free newsletter, and get breaking Broncos news delivered to your inbox daily! Could Franklin-Myers be sending a message to the Broncos When players want to send a message about their contract they typically skip the mandatory workouts It's called a 'hold-out.' But based on Tomasson's report Franklin-Myers will "definitely" be there for the mandatory minicamp if this were meant to be some kind of message Franklin-Myers would likely make it known that he plans to skip the second voluntary OTA camp in June but he's planning on being there for the second one He's likely sticking to a routine he's had for a few years The pass rusher is coming off a career year after the Broncos acquired him via trade from the New York Jets during the 2024 draft he's looking for a new contract from the Broncos as he proved himself to be a difference-maker even if he wasn’t the one always making the play Denver sent one to Franklin-Myers during the 2025 draft by trading up to select LSU defensive lineman Sai’vion Jones whom the team could be earmarking to replace the veteran after the 2025 season While the Broncos could still get a deal done with Franklin-Myers Jones' extension and the anticipated deal to come for All-Pro Zach Allen (also entering a contract year) may make it difficult to get that extension done It all comes down to how much Franklin-Myers is asking for and he could reasonably be seeking a deal north of $20 million per year based on some of the defensive line contracts handed out this offseason and his production Franklin-Myers can earn goodwill by not skipping out on the mandatory workouts which may be why he's currently only expected to skip one of them and not both Attending the mandatory minicamp would also avoid a potential fine ERICK TRICKELErick Trickel is the Senior Draft Analyst for Mile High Huddle, has covered the Denver Broncos, NFL, and NFL Draft for the site since 2014.  The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Search autocomplete is currently not responding Massachusetts tenants now have the right to seal their eviction records in certain types of cases removing a significant barrier to housing access Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem are pleased to share that the new eviction record sealing pr.. 2025 - Estabilidad de Vivienda: Mayo/Junio our region’s 'beep baseball' team  Beep Baseball is baseball for the blind and visually impaired Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the Salem Fire Department urge all members of the Salem community to take extra safety precautions to help protect the city With dry conditions affecting the Salem area the risk of wildfires and grass fires is high Please note that the Mayor’s Office will be working offsite at the next run of the “Mobile Mayor’s Office” – an occasional opportunity for us to serve the community from various neighborhoods throughout th.. 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Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem in partnership with Waste Management (the city's solid waste and recycling service provider) are excited to announce this year’s scholarship program Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem invite the community to take part in Drive Electric Earth Month and attend this year’s upcoming North Shore Electric Vehicle Expo: Salem Kicks Gas WHAT: North Shore electric vehicle drivers and enthu.. As part of the City of Salem’s ongoing commitment to equity and inclusion Mayor Dominick Pangallo is pleased to announce that 14 municipal employees have successfully completed an advanced professional development workshop series focused on lan.. MA invites you to join the fun at this year’s Artists’ Row Season Kick-Off Event with their opening weekend market & hands-on artmaking workshops 2025 welcomes an all-new array of artists and artisans .. 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The Salem Board of Health is involved in a grant that the City of Lynn holds with funding from the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to develop and implement strategies that will prevent or reduce subs.. 93 Washington StreetSalem, MA 01970Phone: 978-745-9595 City Hours:Monday through Wednesday: 8 am to 4 pmThursday: 8 am to 7 pmFriday: 8 am to 12 pm The Detroit Lions have solidified their workout schedule with the team's new rookies taking a big step towards their NFL debuts Lions rookies will be reporting to the team's weekend rookie minicamp from May 9-11 at the facility in Allen Park. The league reported that teams may conduct a three-day rookie minicamp on either the first or second weekend after the NFL draft and the Lions are holding it on the second weekend The rookies report nearly three weeks before the team's veterans report for their first OTA offseason workout from May 28-30 The Lions drafted seven players who should all figure into the team's offseason plans. Additionally, the team has made 11 undrafted signings a list that could grow in the upcoming days MORE LIONS READING: Hudsonville's Isaac TeSlaa has 'incredible feeling' landing with favorite Detroit Lions Lions rookies will report to the team's training facility in Allen Park on Friday The veterans will report for OTA offseason workouts on Wednesday meets with the media as the team returns to the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center to begin the offseason program Tight end Tyler Warren meets with the media after being drafted by the Colts in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft Head coach Shane Steichen meets with the media as the team returns to the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center to begin the offseason program Linebacker Zaire Franklin meets with the media as the team returns to the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center to begin the offseason program Cornerback Kenny Moore II meets with the media as the team returns to the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center to begin the offseason program Wide receiver Josh Downs meets with the media as the team returns to the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center to begin the offseason program General manager Chris Ballard meets with the media ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft Head coach Shane Steichen meets with reporters at the 2025 NFL Annual League Meeting in Palm Beach New Indianapolis Colts safety Cam Bynum spoke with the media at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center after signing in free agency New Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Neville Gallimore spoke with the media at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center after signing in free agency New Indianapolis Colts running back Khalil Herbert spoke with the media at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center after signing in free agency New Indianapolis Colts cornerback Corey Ballentine spoke with the media at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center after signing in free agency New Indianapolis Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward spoke with the media at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center after signing in free agency New Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones spoke with the media at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center after signing in free agency Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin spoke with the media at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center after re-signing in free agency Indianapolis Colts center Danny Pinter spoke with the media at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center after re-signing in free agency General manager Chris Ballard met with local Indianapolis media on Tuesday at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine discussing Anthony Richardson's growth and self-evaluation process evaluating the steps needed to improve the team balancing free agency with re-signing key players assessing the team's depth at running back and in the secondary and shared his expectations for how the defense will look different under Lou Anarumo Head coach Shane Steichen spoke with local Indianapolis media on Tuesday at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine discussing quarterback Anthony Richardson's growth and development his excitement about the wide receiver group whether he's considered stepping back from calling the offensive plays and the lessons learned from the challenges of the 2024 season General manager Chris Ballard addressed the media on Tuesday from the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine Head coach Shane Steichen addressed the media on Tuesday from the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine Lou Anarumo speaks with the media as the new defensive coordinator of the Indianapolis Colts Thursday at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard speaks with the media to conclude the 2024 season Head coach Shane Steichen speaks with the media to conclude the Colts' 2024 season the process for evaluating potential staff changes outlining key areas for quarterback Anthony Richardson's offseason development and highlighting areas for personal growth and improvement following his second year as head coach Quarterback Anthony Richardson speaks with the media to wrap up the Colts' 2024 season sharing his key takeaways from year two in the NFL discussing the return of head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard highlighting his biggest lessons learned and his plans for the upcoming offseason playBears GM Ryan Poles: 'We're looking to establish an identity' (1:26)Bears GM Ryan Poles discusses plans to build around impact players in the draft to define the team's future The NFL has announced dates for offseason workout programs for the 2025 league year Offseason programs are conducted in three phases: Phase One for meetings strength and conditioning and physical rehabilitation and Phase Three for organized team practice activity -- commonly referred to as OTAs Contact is not permitted in Phases Two and Three Here are the dates for offseason workout programs for all 32 teams: The Space Development Agency has issued a notice seeking industry input for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture Tranche 3 Tracking, or T3TRK, Layer According to the request for proposals notice posted on SAM.gov Monday the firm-fixed-price other transaction agreement covers the development of prototypes for the PWSA T3TRK The OTA aims to fast-track the development of capabilities to continuously monitor the globe to detect track and identify hypersonic missile systems and other missile threats the T3TRK Layer is also intended to contribute to the defense against missiles The SDA intends to purchase at least 54 space vehicles equipped with infrared sensors that will be distributed across six orbital planes The OTA also mentions the possible procurement of additional satellite and sensor payload prototypes to help refine the requirements and design of the constellation the T3 Tracking Layer will have an estimated 100 SVs in Low Earth Orbit The T3 Tracking Layer will build on the existing capabilities of the T1 and T2 layers with targeted technology broader coverage and more efficient space vehicle production All space vehicles and communication systems will operate seamlessly with other PWSA SVs They are also expected to operate in a common ground system the T3 Layer aims to address the need to deliver low-latency data to in-theater weapon systems enabling kill chain closure against challenging weapon systems The RFP follows the draft request for information released in February Contractors interested in submitting their proposals have until May 22 to do so The premier source of breaking business news for the government contracting industry to-the-point stories of the most significant contract awards M&A activities and financial results of the sector’s most notable players GovCon Wire is always on top of the most recent contracting sector activity and is updated in real time as the news breaks Important URLs: About us – Government Contracting FAQ – Guest Contributions – 2024 Events Already have an account? Log in here The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority presented details regarding its ACCESS Oklahoma project during an interim study at the Oklahoma state Capitol on Sep The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority announced Tuesday it will reroute the planned alignment of the South Extension Turnpike expansion, a part of the ACCESS Oklahoma project The proposed South Extension Turnpike is an approximately 19-mile highway expansion which would stretch from the East-West Connector in Franklin to Interstate 35 in Slaughterville the expansion would have run just west of Lake Thunderbird $8.2 billion plan to construct new turnpikes and expand existing highways statewide including two turnpikes that would run through Norman Students pay about $14 in fees that support the Daily If you're not a student and value our work During the OTA’s authority board meeting, OTA Executive Director Joe Echelle said the authority was forced to reevaluate plans for the South Extension Turnpike because the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation did not allow for it to cross federal property at Lake Thunderbird “We do know that the preliminary alignment didn’t get permission to cross the Bureau of Reclamation’s property at Lake Thunderbird,” Echelle said during the meeting “It didn’t align with the intent of the lake.” In January 2023, the Bureau of Reclamation initially denied the OTA’s application to build the South Extension Turnpike through federal easements near the lake The bureau did not approve OTA’s application because the plan did not meet the land’s congressionally authorized purposes according to an email to ACCESS stakeholders The OTA did not have any updates regarding where the South Extension Turnpike plan will be rerouted “Since we are just restarting the process on the South Extension we don’t have much yet to share beyond what’s currently shown on the program and the preliminary alignment,” Echelle said during the meeting The original route of the South Extension Turnpike would have gone through the home of Amy Cerato, president of Pike Off OTA Cerato said the reroute of the expansion has created uncertainty among East Norman homeowners who don’t know if they will be impacted “They're going to go through all of the stress and the heartache and the living in limbo that we all felt on the original alignment,” Cerato said and it takes a toll on your quality of life.” communications director for Oklahomans for Responsible Transportation Foundation whose house was potentially affected by the original route of the South Extension said he is disappointed more people may lose their homes “Many of the people that live in Norman in Ward 5 moved out here and have spent a lot of time and money to build and maintain (their homes) in a way they have come to love,” Carter said “So it'll be heartbreaking for a lot of people to lose their homes to an unwanted and unnecessary turnpike.” said during a phone call with OU Daily that the OTA has yet to begin its route alignment study which will determine where the authority will direct the new path of the South Extension Turnpike The route alignment includes speaking with stakeholders — who are primarily elected officials — holding public engagement meetings and working on engineering design the OTA planned the original route to minimize the number of homes the authority would have to take “We counted the number of homes that would be taken on this route versus what would be taken a mile west and then 2 miles west,” Cerato said “(The OTA) would take 33% less houses if they moved it 1 mile west and take 66% less houses if they moved it 2 miles west.” Shearer-Salim said its effects on property owners will remain unknown until the study proceeds “There is no way to know at this time what property impacts might be,” Shearer-Salim wrote in an email to OU Daily “We must do the alignment study/engineering/stakeholder and public engagement work first to be able to answer this question.” only occurring under two circumstances: when two parties cannot reach a financial agreement or when title issues must be resolved to purchase the property that is an action of last resort,” Shearer-Salim wrote “Most properties for an infrastructure project are acquired through negotiated agreements.” Shearer-Salim said she does not know when the new South Extension Turnpike plan will be finalized “Our hope is that we would know more by the end of the year but it's really early to tell what a timeline looks like,” Shearer-Salim said Echelle said the OTA intends to “provide certainty” to property owners in cities that will be impacted by the alignment of the extension as soon as possible “We want everyone to be able to reach out to us as the plans develop to provide comment and to weigh in on the best route and we will make them our first priority as the project is given some special attention in the coming months,” Echelle said Madeline Hoffmann is a senior culture reporter and news reporter. 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We do more than provide students with a comprehensive We help them discover who God wants them to be along the way We are committed to academic excellence and equipping you with the education and real-world skills needed to thrive in your future career you can catch a glimpse of what it would be like to be a student here It’s more than a premier Christian college experience—it’s a solid foundation and a Christ-centered home where you belong — Huntington University is proud to announce the launch of its second OTA/PTA Bridge to Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) cohort marking a significant milestone in the growth and success of this innovative program Originally launched in 2024 with a pioneering class of 8 students the program has experienced remarkable expansion welcoming 22 students into its second cohort this year As one of the first fully accredited OTA/PTA Bridge to OTD programs in the nation Huntington University’s program is designed to provide a seamless pathway for 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Christ-centered professionals so does its impact on the lives of students and the communities they serve Norman residents attended a community Q&A session at Norman East Library to discuss the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s ACCESS Oklahoma plan Over 80 residents attended a community Q&A session at Norman East Library on Monday evening to discuss the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s ACCESS Oklahoma plan in Norman Pike Off OTA and Oklahomans for Responsible Transportation nonprofits designed to protest the OTA’s expansion which discussed the OTA’s eminent domain abilities Speakers included Ward 5 Councilmember Michael Nash Pike Off OTA President Amy Cerato and multiple volunteers from Pike Off OTA said the organization’s aim when protesting is to delay the expansion process until it no longer becomes viable for the OTA In response to a resident asking if Pike Off OTA’s efforts are pointless due to the OTA’s eminent domain abilities Wilson said there is still hope for homeowners the more likely it is that this project doesn't look as appealing to them … (so) that eventually it will kill itself,” Wilson said Wilson said frontage and access roads are unnecessary, citing Norman City Council’s rejection of access and frontage roads last year She added the lack of frontage roads would not “landlock” residents In September told OU Daily the preliminary cost for frontage and access roads was $150 million She wrote the roads would cost less if they were built alongside a turnpike In October, the OTA confirmed it was moving forward with its ACCESS Oklahoma plans in Norman without city input or frontage and access roads “How much more are they going to take from these people on the East-West Connector to put in those frontage roads?” Wilson said “We know that part of this is just a land grab They want the extra property so that they can then sell off for economic development.”  Nash said a lack of access roads does not isolate many properties “There's not a whole lot of property that really could be isolated off,” Nash said “A lot of those concerns … they injected into the airwaves to get people riled up and upset it's a better deal to have Indian Hills the way it is versus turning it into a giant wall.” Wilson said frontage roads would also create an influx of traffic and require the city to fund additional utilities “Who is that going to fall on to expand those put-in stop lights maintain the wider roads and maintain those stop lights?” Wilson said Wilson advised residents to leave contact information and follow Pike Off OTA’s social media accounts in order to unite against the authority’s plans Wilson said Pike Off OTA expected a small gathering that would include one-on-one conversations between members and other residents but it became an open town hall due to the large attendance Pike Off OTA volunteer and OU anthropology professor said Pike Off OTA organized the Q&A in order to connect residents we're just trying to connect people,” Hirschfeld told the crowd So the more that you can just communicate with us and let us communicate with you the more we're ready to go when there is an action item.” told residents to attend OTA board meetings in a (compliant) manner informing them not to speak during the meetings Post also advised residents to reach out to state legislators outside of Norman Post and Wilson told residents to speak with their personal attorneys before speaking with the OTA about property sale One resident said he could not afford a lawyer adding he would endure having a turnpike on his property Hirschfeld responded by saying residents could help figure out a solution together “I would give everybody this word of encouragement: the most powerful thing that we can all do is be a committed community there are hundreds of us in Cleveland County there are thousands of us across the state,” Hirschfeld said Wilson said Pike Off OTA is waiting on the OTA’s next actions before acting While there are no formal lawsuits in the works she said the organization is building legal cases in the meantime “A lot of it is a waiting game and I know that's not what everybody wants to hear,” Wilson said but we do need to be able to contact people when that time comes.” ACCESS Oklahoma is a 15-year, $8.2 billion plan to develop new turnpikes, and renovate and expand existing highways statewide. It was originally approved by the Oklahoma State Supreme Court in August 2023 Two turnpikes are planned for the Norman area: the South-Extension Turnpike and the East-West Connector the East-West Connector would cost an estimated $3 billion and run 28 miles connecting I-44 near Newcastle to Interstate 40 at the Kickapoo Turnpike across northern Norman On Aug. 27, Norman City Council unanimously rejected a resolution that would have allowed the OTA to construct turnpike facilities through “critical areas” of Norman the Canadian River Corridor and the city’s flood hazard areas The staff report stated the OTA would “protect and preserve” these areas dozens of members of Oklahomans for Responsible Transportation and Pike Off OTA filled the council chambers and wore red in protest On Oct. 15 council discussed a new resolution with the OTA at its special meeting said the OTA did not require a resolution to construct the East-West Connector through Norman adding council’s rejection of ACCESS Oklahoma facilities in August did not prevent construction “The OTA has eminent domain powers granted to them by the state … There isn’t anything we can do to stop that,” Knighton said On Oct. 22 council voted to postpone a resolution requesting the OTA construct facilities in Norman city limits along ACCESS Oklahoma’s East-West Connector Council also approved to schedule a public hearing involving representatives of the OTA answering questions from Norman residents Over 100 residents filled the Norman City Council chamber in protest of the resolution On Oct. 24, the OTA announced it would move forward with its plans for the East-West Connector without the city’s input declining the city’s request for a public hearing Shearer-Salim told OU Daily the resolutions rejected and postponed by council did not prevent the OTA from constructing the East-West Connector citing the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s authorization of ACCESS Oklahoma in August 2023 “The OTA has legal authority to build the turnpike We don't need permission from the city of Norman,” Shearer-Salim said In January, Sen. Lisa Standridge (R-Norman), among other state lawmakers, proposed a series of bills aimed at the OTA Senate Bill 80 would require the OTA provide notice to all affected property owners prior to the proposal of a new turnpike or modification to an existing turnpike including a brief summary of the turnpike and its map in “simple language;” the proposed action; the circumstances that created the need for a turnpike; legal authority; the intended effect of a turnpike; and information for individuals to gather copies of the turnpike and voice their opinions House Bill 1939, which was authored by Rep. Danny Sterling (R-Tecumseh) the bill would mandate comprehensive studies that consider surrounding residents and businesses when planning turnpike routes It would also require the OTA to partner with municipal governments and hold public meetings the bill would require property owners within a mile of proposed developments to be notified and given the opportunity to voice their concerns the OTA rerouted the South Extension Turnpike to avoid Lake Thunderbird On March 11 hundreds of Norman residents attended a town hall at the Washington Elementary gymnasium hosted by Pike Off OTA expressing concerns over the impact of the turnpikes On March 17, the Cleveland County Commissioners approved a resolution requesting the OTA to resume its original plan to design and construct frontage and access roads in Cleveland County Around 60 residents organized by Pike Off OTA protested the approval during the meeting This story was edited by Anusha Fathepure and Ana Barboza Thomas Pablo reports on Norman city politics and education. Thomas joined the Daily over a year ago for both the experience and journey of reporting Oklahoma affairs. It’s a world Thomas hopes to document and inform, even at the local level. Thomas can be reached at thomaspablo080@gmail.com Norman community members in the Washington Elementary gymnasium attending a town hall held by Pike Off OTA about the South Extension Turnpike reroute on March 14 Pike Off OTA's predicted potential routes for the South Extension Turnpike Editor's note: This story was updated at 3:20 p.m on March 18 to reflect Terri Angier's correct title Hundreds of Norman community members expressed concern at a public town hall Wednesday night about the rerouting of the South Extension Turnpike, a part of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s ACCESS Oklahoma plan $8.2 billion proposal to construct new turnpikes and expand existing highways statewide which would stretch from the newly constructed East-West Connector in Franklin and Interstate 35 in Slaughterville Last week, OTA Executive Director Joe Echelle announced it will reevaluate the South Extension’s alignment because the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation did not allow for it to cross federal property at Lake Thunderbird The town hall was held in the Washington Elementary gymnasium by Pike Off OTA a grassroots organization that has advocated against turnpike expansion throughout the state the communications director for Oklahomans for Responsible Transportation the OTA is intending to reroute the South Extension west to avoid the Bureau of Reclamation entirely “I don't think that they will try to go back to the Bureau of Reclamation because that process took so long,” Carter said “I think they want to get some concrete on the ground so they will be able to say at a point that they did not fail.” OTA spokesperson for the South Extension project confirmed with OU Daily Thursday morning the OTA will move the South Extension Turnpike further west but said there is not a specific location established yet Carter said the OTA is restarting the entire planning process and route alignment study behind the South Extension Turnpike The study involves holding conversations with stakeholders they don't think any of us in this room are stakeholders,” Carter said Angier said the OTA began its study last week which will determine where the new path of the South Extension will run OU civil engineering professor and president of Pike Off OTA said there are at least three options the organization could pursue: the legislature Cerato said Pike Off OTA is already planning further legal action against the turnpike authority “We know that we're on the money because this legislative session the OTA is changing the statutes,” Cerato said “They're trying to change it in the legislature right now to erase everything that we brought to light in our lawsuits.” saying the organization is seeking 12 to 15 new litigants willing to join a future lawsuit against the OTA Despite this, Carter stressed to those in attendance that the organization has seen legislative progress against the OTA. Sen. Lisa Standridge (R-Norman) introduced several bills related to the OTA Senate Bill 493 would prohibit the OTA from constructing any section of turnpike west of Lake Thunderbird meaning the authority would have to build east of the lake The bill would also outlaw members of the OTA from transacting with the authority or any business person resulting in a felony and five years of incarceration and/or a $500 to $5,000 fine Senate Bill 80 would require the OTA to have a public comment period for individuals to submit written data views or arguments at least 30 days following publication Sen. Mary Boren (D-Norman), a critic of the OTA since 2022 Boren said a nonelected body exercising eminent domain raises constitutional issues and called on residents to join against the OTA I can guarantee nobody else is gonna save y’all’s home,” Boren said Mayor-elect and Ward 7 Councilmember Stephen Tyler Holman Holman said he has no intentions of working with the OTA “There is plenty of growth and economic development happening in the city right now,” Holman said “… So I don't buy the idea that this turnpike is necessary for economic development.” Ward 5 Councilmember Michael Nash, who was reelected in February said he welcomes all emails or questions from constituents about the turnpike Many Normanites at the forum felt frustrated with what they deem to be a lack of political support at the state level One resident called others at the town hall to action advocating for voting out those who don’t back their interests to get tough and tell our legislators (that) you can be primaried and we’re going to have to raise our voices.” An attendee asked why the OTA’s communication with potentially impacted residents may be lacking Carter said he received no answers each time he called the authority and was instructed to call a routine phone number which is why the OTA was not invited to the forum Residents also expressed their concerns about the health impacts of living directly next to a turnpike the OTA does not voluntarily install sound barriers or test well water following turnpike construction “There's lots of detrimental effects living next to a turnpike,” Cerato said the organization encouraged residents to not lose hope in their fight against the OTA instructed Normanites to attend city council meetings and continue making their voices heard “We need to be emailing our council members (and) letting them know that we do not want the South Extension; we don’t want the East-West Connector wrote in an email to OU Daily that the turnpike’s effects on property owners will remain unknown until the study proceeds “There is no way to know at this time what property impacts might be,” Shearer-Salim wrote in the email Carter said he spoke with engineers working on the South Extension Turnpike earlier Wednesday Carter said engineers will not know for certain where the turnpike will be rerouted for about a year “Don't worry about that yet because we're literally at least a year away from even getting a letter that they're going to come survey your land,” Cerato said Cerato said Pike Off OTA will continue to hold educational forums so residents are informed about the turnpike authority Cerato also advised residents to say no to OTA land surveyors and offers to purchase land “I feel like it's still the wild wild west,” Cerato said but people with a whole bunch of billions of dollars never follow the law.” Angier said the OTA is trying to do the “right thing” for the public and has no personal gain in turnpike construction she said it platformed misinformation about the turnpike and instruction to not interact with the OTA concerned her “That is tantamount to saying don't call the tax commission,” Angier said is a very scary scare tactic and a power grab because we are the source of the information.” This story was edited by Anusha Fathepure and Ismael Lele Gretchen Schultz and Avery Avery copy edited this story The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority unanimously voted to condemn properties along the path of the East-West Connector if negotiations are not successful with property owners at its meeting on Tuesday is an “action of last resort,” according to Lisa Shearer-Salim She wrote the OTA is in active negotiations with property owners Eminent domain is the ability of government entities to seize private land for public use. According to Oklahoma law the OTA has authorization to condemn or purchase properties OTA is working with property owners and is in various stages of negotiations,” Shearer-Salim wrote “If the two parties cannot come to an agreement then OTA will begin condemnation proceedings.” Shearer-Salim wrote the OTA provides a fair market value amount to property owners adding negotiations may take over several months The OTA uses a third-party appraiser to evaluate each property’s fair market value which is then reviewed by another third-party appraiser Shearer-Salim wrote the OTA expects to purchase a total of 40 properties She added it has already acquired 19 properties According to the Norman Transcript transportation manager for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation said during the meeting that the OTA secures most properties through negotiated agreements Gore said none of the properties discussed during the meeting have houses Shearer-Salim wrote the first segment of the East-West Connector between Interstate 44 and Interstate 35 is in the design phase and is expected to complete construction by the end of 2027 “Design work is continuing for multiple phases of the East-West Connector As each segment reaches approved 60 percent design then right-of-way (property) acquisition will begin meaning OTA will begin reaching out to affected property owners,” Shearer-Salim wrote ACCESS Oklahoma is a 15-year, $8 billion plan to develop new turnpikes and expand existing highways across the state. The original project was approved by the Oklahoma Supreme Court in August 2023 The East-West Connector one of ACCESS Oklahoma’s proposed turnpikes is planned to connect I-44 near Newcastle to Interstate 40 at the Kickapoo Turnpike across northern Norman On Aug. 27, Norman City Council unanimously rejected a resolution that would have allowed the OTA to construct turnpike facilities through “critical areas” of Norman At the meeting, dozens of members of Oklahomans for Responsible Transportation and Pike Off OTA a nonprofit designed to protest OTA expansion On Oct. 15 On Oct. 22 On Oct. 24 the OTA announced it would move forward with its plans for the East-West Connector without the city’s input In January, Sen. Lisa Standridge (R-Norman) proposed a series of bills aimed at the OTA Senate Bill 493 would modify a turnpike route originally planned to begin in the vicinity of Mustang and end in Norman the turnpike would start at the intersection of I-40 and the Kickapoo Turnpike east of Lake Thunderbird and end in Slaughterville The bill would also prohibit any section of the turnpike from being constructed west of Lake Thunderbird Senate Bill 80 would require the OTA provide notice to all affected property owners prior to the proposal of a new turnpike or modification to an existing turnpike An overview of the OTA Access projects in the Norman area as of January 2025 Detail of the OTA Access East-West Connector in the Norman area as of January 2025 Detail of the OTA Access South Extension in the Norman area as of January 2025 Detail of the OTA Access South Extension in the Noble area as of January 2025 Cleveland County Commissioners meeting on March 17 Protester interrupts Cleveland County Commissioners meeting on March 17 Cleveland County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Monday requesting the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority resume its original plan to design and build frontage roads and access points through Cleveland County According to the agenda, this resolution was “sought in part due to the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s decision regarding the OTA’s authority which will unquestionably result in the East-West connector being installed across Cleveland County.” The resolution reads that the frontage roads and access points are necessary to provide “safe and efficient transportation system for the use and benefit of Cleveland County residents.”   Around 60 Norman residents appeared at the meeting protesting the approval of the resolution The protest was organized by Pike Off OTA said protesters were frustrated that public comment was scheduled to begin after the county commissioners voted on the resolution “We kind of got thrown a curveball …,” Moore said where the citizen input starts after the decision’s already been made Over 60 people gathered into the conference room Several protesters wore the color red in solidarity against the turnpike In August, Norman City Council voted to reject the ACCESS Oklahoma Project During the meeting dozens of residents attended to voice their disapproval of the OTA As Commissioners Rod Cleveland, Jacob McHughes and Rusty Grissom went through the items on the agenda the meeting was quickly interrupted by members of the audience “I just want to know how you can subvert the Constitution?” One person asked “We voted for you!” Another audience member shouted As the meeting continued to be interrupted Cleveland gestured toward Undersheriff Michael Finley who told members of the audience to silence themselves so the board could continue with the meeting Finley told the protesters that they would have their chance to speak later in the meeting Finley was interrupted by several audience members who were frustrated that public comment was scheduled to occur after the resolution was voted on Once the commissioners reached the OTA related resolution on the agenda several members of the audience began to plead with the commissioners to not vote in its favor As the commissioners approved the resolution several audience members shouted their disapproval “You guys will never get reelected,” Russell Rice, co-owner of Norman Care-A-Vans and a member of ORED said When the commissioners announced the beginning of public comment some members of the audience began to laugh The commissioners prefaced the rules of public comment saying that it will be reserved for two minutes for each person for a maximum of ten minutes Only five members of the public were allowed to speak due to a 10 minute hard cap. The first was Deidre Ebrey, assistant city manager for the city of Moore Ebrey thanked the commissioners for their awareness of the situation and resolution and said there was no better way to foster economic development in the community Norman said it was no longer okay for the government to exercise eminent domain just because it has the authority to do so He then criticized the commissioners by contrasting how they operated with Norman City Council “The city of Norman was prepared to do exactly what you did today in exactly the same manner you did today but instead they spent a month listening to the public They spent a month listening to Pike Off and the Oklahomans for Responsible Transportation people about why these resolutions are a bad idea,” Norman said said nobody wants the turnpike but it's unfortunate because it's a necessity Morris was interrupted by members of the audience as he tried to continue speaking “I know it was tremendously emotional especially for people that are losing your land but I do also understand that the exit roads are needed,” Morris said Morris said that commissioners were not approving the turnpike but instead were approving the access roads and that the turnpike was coming no matter what Morris said what was being approved was best for the entire county “This is something that unfortunately is coming whether all of us in this room like it or not,” Morris said told the commissioners that they weren’t listening to the voice of the people because the OTA is not the power of the people It's some kind of an entity that just exists and it doesn't really care about the people.” Sondag said he knows there are people who are going to benefit from the turnpike but the overwhelming majority of residents are opposed to it being built communications director for Oklahomans for Responsible Transportation who both cited economic development as the reason the turnpike will follow through and said the use of eminent domain for economic development was against the law Carter voiced his disappointment with the county commissioners for not continuing to fight against the OTA ​​”I think that we are possibly able to stop these turnpikes In an interview with OU Daily after the meeting Cleveland County director of communications said the county commissioners do not condone the ACCESS Oklahoma project the construction of the turnpike is likely to happen regardless of what the commissioners do therefore the resolution they approved will allow for people to have access to the frontage roads and access points once it is built “This is not approving the turnpike,” Jones said “The Supreme Court did that in 2023 this is saying if the turnpike comes There should be free frontage roads for folks who want to traverse around the Turnpike,”  Jones said the commissioners have heard from residents who would have their properties be landlocked without access points leaving them no way to get to their properties which would force the OTA to take those properties that aren't in the line of the turnpike According to Jones the opportunity to communicate this to the public did not present itself during the meeting “It is just obviously important to acknowledge that this is a really hard deal good people will have their properties taken as part of this bigger project,” Jones said “I think the commissioners would say that two wrongs don't make a right So the turnpike is coming is understood to be a fact at this point.”  Moore and Carter told OU Daily that they do not believe the idea that the commissioners are against the OTA and the turnpike “For them to pass that resolution is condoning the turnpikes and what that says to the OTA is they can do anything they want in Cleveland County ACCESS Oklahoma is a 15-year $8.2 billion proposal to build new turnpikes and expand existing highways statewide Last week, hundreds of Norman community members expressed concern at a public town hall about the rerouting of the South Extension Turnpike, a part of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s ACCESS Oklahoma plan On March 5, OTA Executive Director Joe Echelle announced it will reevaluate the South Extension’s alignment because the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation did not allow for it to cross federal property at Lake Thunderbird The proposed South Extension Turnpike is an approximately 19-mile highway expansion Ismael Lele is the assistant news managing editor and covers Norman city affairs with the intention of increasing transparency in organizations, city government and underrepresented voices. Ismael believes the more informed Norman is, the better the chances the community has to achieve its goals. He can be contacted at ismael.m.lele-1@ou.edu and is originally from Norman People all over are frustrated after getting several text messages demanding payment for late PIKEPASS charges The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority says these texts are a scam and it is working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to get them stopped for good The OTA says it has received a near-record number of calls with questions about the texts The agency says the amount of texts are increasing the texts pose as "PIKEPASS" or tolls from other states claiming a final notice to make a payment to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority for unpaid toll charges possible impoundment and even legal action It often references "severe consequences." Some people say they are getting several texts daily OTA executive director Joe Echelle says at least 150 websites have been generated in a 24 hour window to pull off the scam "These are mostly foreign-based websites that are held in foreign countries," said Echelle "It takes the FBI at least a week to sometimes 10 days to get the sites taken down." You can also report it to the FBI at www.ic3.gov Those getting the text can forward it to 7726 to provide more information Some catch on quick that the texts are bogus "I have gotten probably six in the last month and I block them," said James Long "I usually know they're scam because I don't even have a vehicle the OTA says there are some cases where people are falling for the texts they had $400 charged to their credit card," said Echelle People with a PlatePay account can log in to see if there are any charges Those without an account will have an invoice mailed to them A native Oklahoman and Emmy-award-winning reporter Day grew up in Owasso and graduated from the University of Oklahoma the texts pose as \"PIKEPASS\" or tolls from other states It often references \"severe consequences.\" \"These are mostly foreign-based websites that are held in foreign countries,\" said Echelle \"It takes the FBI at least a week to sometimes 10 days to get the sites taken down.\" \"I have gotten probably six in the last month and I block them,\" said James Long \"I usually know they're scam because I don't even have a vehicle they had $400 charged to their credit card,\" said Echelle and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox South Extension preliminary design maps as of January 2025 The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority unanimously voted to condemn properties along the path of th… HB1939 introduces several modifications to the OTA’s responsibilities, including a requirement to conduct comprehensive studies before proposing new turnpike projects. These studies would evaluate potential routes, economic feasibility, environmental impact and community effects, ensuring a data-driven and transparent approach to infrastructure planning. “This legislation is about bringing more accountability and public participation into decisions that impact our communities,” Sterling said. “The people of Oklahoma deserve to have a voice in turnpike projects that affect their homes, businesses and local environment. House Bill 1939 ensures that these projects are not only necessary but also thoughtfully planned and aligned with the needs of the community.” Another aspect of the bill is that it would require the OTA to engage in meaningful collaboration with municipalities, counties and state and federal agencies that may be affected by proposed turnpike projects. The bill would mandate direct notifications via certified mail to property owners within a one-mile radius of any proposed turnpike route, giving them ample opportunity to provide feedback and participate in public meetings. Furthermore, HB1939 would establish clear guidelines for public meetings in each affected jurisdiction, ensuring that community concerns are heard and addressed. The bill would also enforce stricter conflict-of-interest policies to separate consulting firms conducting impact studies from those involved in turnpike design and construction. “This is about making sure Oklahomans are not left in the dark when it comes to major infrastructure developments,” added Sterling. “We are putting in place safeguards to protect the interests of the people and to create a fair, transparent process that prioritizes responsible transportation planning.” With a 9-3 passing vote, HB1939 now heads to the Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee. Oklahoma House of RepresentativesRepresentatives Office HoursPhone: (405) 521-2711 Phone: (405) 521-3356 Proudly representing the people of Oklahoma Privacy April is Work Zone Awareness Month in Oklahoma and with nearly 100 work zones expected across the state this summer safety is top of mind for both drivers and road crews The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) are teaming up to remind drivers that safety is a shared responsibility to talk about what it’s like to work in these zones and how drivers can help keep everyone safe oftentimes there's far too many close calls but to the drivers around them and the workers in the zone We just need them to be our partner and do their part in keeping our work zones safe.” Brooks: “Please stay off your distractions We also encourage people to use the Drive Oklahoma app so they can plan trips around work zones and factor in weather or traffic conditions It’s important to slow down and pull over if you can.” Garder: “We really need the traveling public to do their part We're doing our part in improving the transportation network in the state of Oklahoma and trying to keep our roads as safe as we can And every driver that drives through our work zones Don't be distracted and allow everyone to get home safe at night.” which is Work Zone Awareness Day—we ask everyone to wear orange but to support our work zone safety efforts Post a picture and tag @OKDOT or @OKTurnpike on social media there are still plenty of ways to show support throughout the month.” Graham joined the News 9 team in February of 2025 He is dedicated to sharing the diverse stories that have shaped his country and his community While exact numbers vary according to source there’s little doubt that pickleball is America’s fastest growing sport and has been… a vibrant ensemble of more than 75 wind and percussion musicians led by Tyler Benedict Musical considered timeless by SHS students Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker On February 24, 2025, in Raytheon Company v. United States Judge Bonilla of the Court of Federal Claims (CFC) submitted the latest—and perhaps most definitive—entry in a growing body of jurisprudence confirming the CFC’s Tucker Act bid protest jurisdiction encompasses challenges to awards made under the Department of Defense’s Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) authority Upon establishing a framework for considering its ability to review OTA awards the CFC declared itself “the de facto forum for bid protests involving ‘other transactions’ and ‘other transaction agreements.’”  Raytheon involved a request by DOD’s Missile Defense Agency (MDA) for the development of a Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) a new concept for detecting and intercepting hypersonic and intercontinental ballistic missiles MDA awarded OTAs to both Raytheon and Northrop Grumman for limited research and prototype development with the possibility of “a follow-on production contract or OT.” Both Raytheon and Northrop proceeded to Phase II “Technology Development,” but in September 2024 MDA discontinued Raytheon’s participation in the GPI program citing a “lack of confidence” in Raytheon’s proposed solution alleging MDA had improperly evaluated its cost and technical proposal and ignored statutory requirements for the GPI program The government moved to dismiss Raytheon’s protest arguing that OTA awards of the type at issue did not qualify as a “solicitation for bids or proposals for a proposed contract,” “a proposed award or the award of a contract,” nor were they “in connection with a procurement or proposed procurement.” The CFC rejected the government’s argument outright describing it as a “narrow and oversimplistic view of OT awards for the sake of judicial expediency in drawing jurisdictional boundaries.”  In an effort to “streamline litigation of these jurisdictional issues in future cases until such time as Congress or the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is presented with the appropriate opportunity to resolve the issue,” the CFC crafted the following “working definition” for determining its jurisdiction over OTA awards: acquisitions via OTA “intended to provide the government with a direct benefit in the form of products or services” were within the CFC’s Tucker Act protest purview whereas OTAs by which the government was merely “facilitating the creation or expansion of a commercial market for the general public from which a federal agency or instrumentality might someday purchase,” were not the CFC concluded that Raytheon’s protest fell squarely within its Tucker Act jurisdiction because the GPI program was “intended to provide the government with a direct benefit in the form of products or services.” Anuj Vohra YXZvaHJhQGNyb3dlbGwuY29t Issac D. Schabes aXNjaGFiZXNAY3Jvd2VsbC5jb20= DoD Releases IP Guidebook the Department of Defense announced the release of the long-anticipated 81-page Intellectual Property Guidebook for DoD Acquisition which is aimed primarily at assisting acquisition professionals to develop and manage IP strategies that support functional area requirements and objectives across program life cycles The Guidebook also provides guidance on the implementation of IP laws and regulations describes operational challenges related to IP Crowell will provide more details regarding the Guidebook and its potential impacts in the coming days... First Round of FAR Rewrites Released Investigation Risk Proliferates for Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Funding Recipients Is Your 501(c)(3) Audit-Ready? View All Insights Subscribe Now Attorney Advertising — Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome concerned residents of the Norman area gathered for a town hall meeting to discuss the ACCESS Oklahoma project a multi-billion dollar planned turnpike expansion aimed at reducing congestion along I-35 The meeting comes as officials resume planning for the South Extension which is intended to link the East-West Connector northwest of Norman to I-35 around Purcell specifics of the project remain in the early stages which had been paused in early 2023 due to legal challenges expressed concerns about the potential impact on local homeowners including the "devastation of possibly losing their homes to an unwanted and unneeded turnpike." has been vocal about concerns over the project's environmental impact and property seizures required for the expansion Pike Off Board Member Tassie Hirschfeld said "Their attitude has always been 'Get out of the way.' And so we really feel like other members of our community need some support and encouragement." The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) has stated its commitment to working with the public to address concerns and ensure compliance with state and federal environmental regulations "The public and the citizens have a role in this as our partners and they can really help guide this process," said Terri Angier and timeline for the South Extension are still unclear Officials are currently gathering public input before finalizing plans with construction expected to take at least a year to begin Angier emphasized the importance of public involvement "That's why we want to make this all about the next few months the citizens feeling comfortable to work with us we're offering it and we hope they'll take advantage of it." Hirschfeld reiterated the organization's stance "Until we see responsible transportation our work is not done." The OTA expects to provide more detailed information about the project by late spring or early summer Both the OTA and Pike Off OTA are encouraging those interested to connect for more information with Pike Off OTA planning further legal action against the project Residents can reach the OTA by phone at 1-844-562-2237 or by email at info@AccessOklahoma.com and Pike Off OTA at 405-215-9474 or admin@pikeoffota.com \"GMFB\" share their biggest takeaway from 2025 NFL Draft Voluntary offseason workout programs are intended to provide training teaching and physical conditioning for players As per Article 21 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement voluntary nine-week offseason program is conducted in three phases: Phase One consists of the first two weeks of the program with activities limited to meetings Phase Two consists of the next three weeks of the program On-field workouts may include individual or group instruction and drills as well as "perfect play drills," and drills and plays with offensive players lining up across from offensive players and defensive players lining up across from defensive players Phase Three consists of the next four weeks of the program Teams may conduct a total of 10 days of organized team practice activity Article 22 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement stipulates that clubs may hold one mandatory minicamp for veteran players must occur during Phase Three of the offseason program Each club may hold a rookie football development program for a period of seven weeks with the exception of one post-Draft rookie minicamp which may be conducted on either the first or second weekend following the draft The NFL Offseason Workout Program calendar (dates are subject to change at the discretion of individual clubs): Back to top The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Montana State's Tommy Mellott in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft The plan is to use the rookie in a variety of ways The Baltimore Ravens on Monday released veteran kicker Justin Tucker who currently is the subject of an NFL investigation into allegations of improper conduct during massage therapy sessions Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams finalized terms on a pact that pays the Super Bowl-winning quarterback $44 million for the 2025 season NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday The NFL today announced that the 2027 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light will take place in Washington uniting fans from around the world to celebrate one of the most- anticipated events in sports Paco Struve and Charlie Medlong (mentor Carolyn Edge to the right) coach young thespians during Olympic Theatre Arts’ spring break theater skills program which culminated in two Saturday performances of “Stones” by playwright Colleen Neuman (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group) WITH MOTHER’S DAY fast approaching all across the nation, greenhouses and nurseries… Continue reading AN OLD FRIEND of mine sent me some old Port Angeles newspapers.… Continue reading Niobe Weaver will present “Walking in the Garden of… Continue reading The Rev. 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The Voice maintains full editorial independence. For more stories by Oklahoma Voice go to oklahomavoice.com The official start of football season is still months away but the offseason program dates have been announced The NFL has divided the offseason into three phases with it all kicking off for the Steelers on April 21 when players report for voluntary workouts that are limited to strength and conditioning It will culminate with the team's mandatory veteran minicamp All offseason programs are closed to the public The Steelers Organized Team Activities (OTAs) are officially set to begin on May 27 and run through June 5 More on the three offseason voluntary phases from the NFL: New head coaches are entitled to conduct an additional voluntary veteran minicamp Any voluntary minicamp for veteran players must be conducted prior to the NFL Draft (April 24-26) but no earlier than week three of the club's offseason workout program and after at least one week of the two weeks of Phase One activities that the clubs may hold pursuant to Article 21 five clubs will hold voluntary veteran minicamps The dates of each club's post-draft rookie minicamps will be circulated at a later date The Steelers issued a statement from General Manager Omar Khan on Ryan Watts on Monday The Steelers released a statement from President Art Rooney II The partnership will enhance the fan experience at Steelers games and events Two iconic sports organizations unite through shared colors industrial pasts & future collaboration The Steelers released a statement from Team President Art Rooney II on the passing of Craig Wolfley on Monday morning Everything you need to know about NFL free agency five-night adventure aboard the Norwegian Escape Ship with Steelers Legends The Steelers named Scott McCurley inside linebackers coach The Steelers have named Gerald Alexander defensive backs coach Historic game to be played in Dublin's iconic Croke Park The Steelers released a statement from Team President Art Rooney II on the passing of Virginia McCaskey on Thursday afternoon The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority will move forward with its ACCESS Oklahoma plans without holding any more meetings with the city of Norman, according to a Facebook post Thursday morning.  The post includes a screenshot of a Norman City Council group chat wherein City Manager Darrel Pyle wrote the OTA would move forward without a public forum “(The OTA) decided that they could wait no longer and will be moving forward without frontage and access points in Norman,” Pyle wrote “They won’t be participating in any Town Hall or any more meetings in Norman.”  Pyle wrote the OTA Board of Directors would make an announcement following its next meeting Tiffany Vrska, Norman's chief communications officer, said the screenshot is legitimate. She said her office made a statement on Norman’s website that reads there is no intention to schedule a town hall meeting on the subject said the OTA is moving forward without access and frontage roads in Norman because they were disapproved by the city She added the access and frontage roads were designed as a display of partnership between Norman and the OTA “It would not be financially prudent for us to continue spending money toward designing something that the city has said it doesn't want,” Shearer-Salim said “We've always known all along that there needed to be a public expression of that commitment by the city for what ultimately will be their infrastructure.”  Shearer-Salim said the OTA rejected a town hall meeting regarding frontage roads but does not rule out future meetings with Norman “We never said we were never going to have public meetings in Norman we declined the city council's invitation to a town hall meeting to talk about their issue of frontage roads,” Shearer-Salim said Shearer-Salim said the OTA has completed around 60% of the plans for the first segment of the East-West Connector adding it can not delay turnpike construction because once you reach that stage of design then you pretty much know where your right-of-way lines are and you can start acquiring property,” Shearer-Salim said “We'll continue talking with the city and working with them where it makes sense but we can no longer further delay the construction of the turnpike project.” Shearer-Salim said the resolutions rejected and postponed by council do not prevent the OTA from constructing the East-West Connector, citing the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s authorization of ACCESS Oklahoma in August 2023 Council also unanimously approved scheduling a public hearing including representatives from the OTA and Norman residents Pyle said members of council requested the city further discuss ACCESS Oklahoma plans Ward 8 Councilmember Scott Dixon told OU Daily after the meeting along with two other unnamed council members requested the conversation following messages from constituents who has consistently denounced OTA plans in Norman told OU Daily the city has never had input regarding ACCESS Oklahoma “We had a resolution they wrote for us with things they told us to ask for,” Nash wrote making our point that they are not partners with anyone “I look forward to the results of the multiple ongoing investigations into their illicit operations.” Dave Moore, a member of Pike Off OTA a nonprofit designed to stop OTA turnpike expansion said the majority of council sides with turnpike protesters He added Pike Off OTA will continue to protest until the ACCESS Oklahoma plans in Norman are gone ​​”There's just too much estate for too many people $5 billion plan to construct new turnpikes and expand existing highways statewide council unanimously rejected a resolution that would have allowed the OTA to construct turnpike facilities through “critical areas” of Norman The staff report stated the city would “protect and preserve” these areas dozens of members of Oklahomans for Responsible Transportation and Pike Off OTA filled the audience and wore red in protest Early last month, the OTA confirmed it would not construct access or frontage roads in the Norman area following council’s rejection “The OTA requested the resolution as a step in the public process toward signing an agreement that would determine ownership and maintenance responsibilities of the requested amenities,” the OTA’s statement wrote constructing frontage roads alone would cost more for taxpayers than if they were constructed alongside a new turnpike “Frontage roads help provide long-term solutions for local traffic flow,” the OTA’s statement wrote “While the OTA was prepared to commit many tens of millions of dollars to design and build what would become City of Norman infrastructure OTA respects the Norman City Council’s decision to reject the proposed resolution requesting that the Authority include frontage roads local road widenings and numerous interchanges as part of the design.”  Shearer-Salim wrote the preliminary estimate for the frontage roads was more than $150 million including the right-of-way for construction “OTA was offering to partner with the city by purchasing the (right-of-way) and constructing the frontage roads,” Shearer-Salim wrote frontage roads would be part of the local infrastructure system the city would be the owner and maintain them after construction.” On Sept. 13 Pike Off OTA released a statement celebrating the removal of access and frontage roads in the ACCESS Oklahoma plans wrote that limiting access roads removes Norman’s requirement to fund and maintain them “We all know that the original revenue outlook was still billions of dollars in the red and now with this limited access their revenue projections are even more disastrous,” Cerato said “It is interesting that the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority thinks they can continue with this project without going back to the Council for Bond Oversight or their bondholders and reassessing their revenue studies based on this new information.” “The OTA has eminent domain powers granted to them by the state … there isn’t anything we can do to stop that,” Knighton said This story was edited by Ismael Lele and Anusha Fathepure The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority says the highly contested proposed south extension turnpike through Cleveland County is moving OTA announced the adjustment at their media availability on Wednesday saying the original route alignment had areas that did not allow for highways to be built over The proposed turnpike will now be moved farther west of Lake Thunderbird and closer toward Interstate 35 a spokesperson for the South Extension project Angier says they have not pinpointed the exact route yet because the agency needs to plan around community feedback and several environmental and traffic condition studies The agency is planning to host two community meetings in Norman and Purcell in May to gather more information about the area for the proposed project Angier says OTA will announce meeting dates and locations soon OTA first announced the proposed turnpike extension three years ago which would extend the Kickapoo Turnpike through Cleveland County OTA says the route would relieve major traffic congestion on I-35 near Norman which officials say was designed for fewer cars than the current traffic The proposed project has continuously received major pushback from Norman and Cleveland County residents Leaders of the group have cited concerns with the impact the proposed turnpike could have on hundreds of homes in its path OTA says it is collecting a database of contact information for community members who are interested in receiving updates on the rerouted South Turnpike Extension. Angier says you can call the agency at 1-844-562-2237 (toll-free) or email it at info@accessoklahoma.com OTA says it is collecting a database of contact information for community members who are interested in receiving updates on the rerouted South Turnpike Extension. Angier says you can call the agency at 1-844-562-2237 (toll-free) or email it at info@accessoklahoma.com Serving as director from 2011 until its conclusion in 2019 this program served as a global partnership in forwarding the understanding of the “global human-ocean system across the natural and social sciences” and working to predict the future of oceans Ota has continued devoting his career to promoting social equity and visibility in ocean governance worldwide Although most ocean problems are collective problems–everyone can experience and suffer from them–Ota is aware that many coastal communities are left without a “seat at the table” during decision-making processes that affect them “Once you understand the impact of uneven power structures in ocean governance it becomes clear why social equity must be at the core of how we use “Tackling these issues requires difficult and often unfamiliar conversations and gender.” Without ensuring all stakeholders have a voice interconnected problems such as ocean pollution and climate change will be difficult and limited.  As Founder and Director of his newest research initiative Ocean Nexus a scholarly network of researchers who advance ocean equity Ota aims to work towards his goal of social equity in ocean governance “Ocean Nexus was established as a crucial platform to facilitate these necessary discussions and promote actionable solutions to stop and prevent inequities in oceans,” he explains After over a decade of working at the intersection of these pressing issues Ota and the Ocean Nexus project have found a new home within URI’s Department of Marine Affairs “I have always felt a strong alignment with URI’s support and enthusiasm for our shared vision of social equity in the ocean context,” he says “This mutual commitment made it clear to me that URI is the right home for me and Ocean Nexus to take to the next step: to implement ocean equity at a global scale.”  associate professor of marine affairs and gender and women’s studies was instrumental in bringing Ota and his research to URI and echoes his enthusiasm for joining CELS Ota has helped guide the Ocean Nexus organization to focus on identifying pernicious social and historical inequities in the ocean system,” she says “This makes the Ocean Nexus a timely partner with the Department of Marine Affairs the College of Environment and Life Sciences and URI as we collectively act to make ocean science IT, web, or building issues: CELS IT Support Copyright © 2025 University of Rhode Island | University of Rhode Island URI is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action By entering your email, you agree to receive customized marketing messages from us and our advertising partners. 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Lisa Standridge (R-Norman) filed two bills in the Oklahoma Legislature that would modify a turnpike route scheduled for Norman and Lake Thunderbird and require notices for residents affected by turnpike expansion Senate Bill 493 would modify a turnpike route originally planned to begin in the vicinity of Mustang and end in Norman the turnpike would start at the intersection of Interstate 40 and the Kickapoo Turnpike east of Lake Thunderbird and end in Slaughterville SB 493 would also outlaw Oklahoma Turnpike Authority members from transacting with the OTA or any business including five years of incarceration and/or a $500 to $5,000 fine All OTA meetings would also be considered public meetings and all records would be considered public SB 493 would go into effect in “full force."  Senate Bill 80 would require the OTA provide notice to all affected property owners prior to the proposal of a new turnpike or modification to an existing turnpike SB 80 adds the OTA would be required to have a comment period for individuals to submit written data The OTA would consider all written submissions and schedule a public hearing within the comment period the bill notes the OTA would consider the impact of its actions on property owners with probable qualitative and quantitative descriptions of impacts for businesses Affected individuals or entities would have standing to take a civil action against any violation of the section House Bill 1188 by Rep. Rick West (R-Heavener) would also require property owners to be compensated for direct or indirect damages to their properties due to turnpike projects including through light and noise pollution damage to access and loss of use and enjoyment of property ACCESS Oklahoma is a 15-year, $8 billion plan to develop new turnpikes and expand existing highways across the state. The original project was approved by the Oklahoma Supreme Court in August 2023 The East-West Connector is planned to connect I-44 near Newcastle to I-40 at the Kickapoo Turnpike across northern Norman On Aug. 27, Norman City Council unanimously rejected a resolution that would have allowed the OTA to construct turnpike facilities through “critical areas” of Norman At the meeting, dozens of members of Oklahomans for Responsible Transportation and Pike Off OTA filled the audience and wore red in protest On Oct. 24 told OU Daily the resolutions rejected and postponed by council did not prevent the OTA from constructing the East-West Connector House Bill 1939, by Rep. Danny Sterling (R-Tecumseh) would modify certain powers and authorizations of the OTA The modifications include an expiration of legislative authorization for certain turnpike projects after an expiration the legislature may decide to renew or approve it again Senate Bill 966, by Sen. Lisa Standridge (R-Norman) would create a turnpike legislative oversight board The Governor would be a part of the OTA as an ex officio member and would appoint two members The oversight board would consist of six members of the House of Representatives and six members of the Senate Senate Bill 964, by Sen. Lisa Standridge (R-Norman) would remove the OTA’s authority to revise toll rates and update statutory language to require legislative approval for toll increases Senate Bill 975, by Sen. Jonathan Wingard (R-Ada) would require legislative approval for turnpike increases and prohibit the legislature from approving certain toll increases Senate Bill 983, by Sen. Lisa Standridge (R-Norman) would require an audit prior to insurance of certain bonds Senate Bill 969, by Sen. Lisa Standridge (R-Norman) would require the OTA to issue compensation to property owners for damages made by the turnpike Senate Bill 963, by Sen. Lisa Standridge (R-Norman) would establish a bond debt ceiling for the OTA SB 963 would require the debt to not exceed $2,710,000,000 House Bill 1781, by Rep. Jim Shaw (R-Chandler) would require the OTA to only engage in advertising through printing or electronic billing statements issued to those who use the turnpike system or maintained by the OTA and on road signage on turnpike owned property or within 1.5 miles of access roads and interchanges House Bill 2090, by Rep. Annie Menz (D-Norman) would require the state auditor and inspector to perform a special audit of the OTA by a certain date House Bill 2097, by Rep. Annie Menz (D-Norman) would remove the OTA’s authority to revise toll rates and require legislative approval for increases House Bill 1634, by Rep. Chris Sneed (R-Fort Gibson) would require the OTA to install road spikes on exit ramps These spikes would automatically retract for safe passageway and deploy to prevent vehicles from entering the exit ramp in the wrong direction House Bill 2093, by Rep. Annie Menz (D-Norman) would require the OTA to have a debt ceiling of $3,150,000,000 This story was edited by Ana Barboza and Ismael Lele Natalie Armour and Grace Rhodes copy edited this story Over-the-air distribution adds to the network’s current distribution as a FAST channel on Fubo and most ad-supported streaming platforms NEW YORK—Fubo said it will distribute its linear Fubo Sports network via over-the-air stations in more than 100 markets nationwide including such major markets as New York The move makes Fubo Sports available to more than 12 million over-the-air TV households as a diginet in addition to its continued availability as a FAST channel on Fubo and most free ad-supported streaming platforms "In today’s connected and competitive media market it’s important to reach consumers everywhere they are whether that be through streaming or traditional platforms,” Head of Fubo Studios Pamela Duckworth said “While cord-cutting is continuing to accelerate there are still millions of American households who rely on OTA for sports Expanding distribution of our owned & operated linear Fubo Sports network to OTA stations maximizes accessibility for consumers while also creating a new revenue stream for Fubo.” Fubo Sports streams more than 600 live sporting events each year topical shows and award-winning documentaries Audiences can enjoy content from breakout and niche sports leagues such as Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) the Professional Fighters League (PFL) and World Poker Tour the network also broadcasts select live boxing and mixed martial arts events The professional video industry's #1 source for news George WinslowGeorge Winslow is the senior content producer for TV Tech media and technology industries for nearly 30 years for such publications as Broadcasting & Cable including Multichannel News International and World Screen and moderated panels at such major industry events as NAB and MIP TV He has published two books and dozens of encyclopedia articles on such subjects as the media