Good morning, Broken Arrow.

The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs reported that its 2024 Drug Threat Assessment found rising fentanyl and meth overdose deaths, increased cocaine use, and more cartel-driven trafficking in Oklahoma—signaling a worsening poly-drug crisis affecting local communities.

Representatives Frank D.

Lucas and Sharice Davids introduced a bipartisan bill that will give tribes permanent control over the FDPIR to improve access to healthy food in tribal communities. The measure builds on the pilot program's success and addresses delays from recent USDA policy changes—efforts supported by Oklahoma tribal nations.