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Senate Bill Seeks to End Wind Farm Subsidies

Wednesday, January 1 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Sen. Jonathan Wingard filed Senate Bill 239. The bill aims to stop state tax subsidies for wind farms. The proposed legislation seeks to eliminate the zero-emission subsidy for wind production after the 2025 tax year, potentially saving taxpayers up to $16 million annually. Oklahoma spends several hundred million taxpayer dollars each year subsidizing... Read More.

Drowning Victims Recovered in Lake Texoma

Wednesday, January 1 by Ponca City Now

LAKE TEXOMA, OKLA (KOKH) — Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) troopers and dive team troopers searched and located two drowning victims in Lake Texoma over the weekend. Troopers said on Monday they were searching for a third missing boater from a separate incident. The two victims were not wearing personal flotation devices, according to OHP. Officials emphasized the importance... Read More.

Edmond Senator Files Legislation to Add More School Supplies to Tax-Free Weekend

Wednesday, January 1 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – On Monday Senator Kristen Thompson (R-Edmond), announced the filing of legislation for additional school supplies to be exempt from sales taxes during Oklahoma’s tax-free weekend. “I know as a mom, every little bit helps,” said Senator Thompson. Senate Bill 231 exemptions would include school supplies such as backpacks, binders, pens, pencils, markers,... Read More.