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Oklahoma lawmakers push for Heartland Flyer train route to continue with new bipartisan resolution

Friday, May 9

Oklahoma City -State lawmakers from both sides of the aisle filed a concurrent resolution this week, calling for Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer to continue operating amid funding cut concerns.The Texas State Legislature said in April it would stop funding its portion of the passenger rail service, which has been... Read More.

Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, overcame a taboo against a US pontiff

Thursday, May 8

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis brought Robert Prevost to the Vatican in 2023 as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations, one of the most important jobs in the Catholic Church. On Thursday, he ascended to become Pope Leo XIV —... Read More.

Papal conclave sends up white smoke, signaling a new pope has been chosen at Vatican

Thursday, May 8

White smoke has emerged from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, signaling that a new pope has been chosen with a decisive vote by the cardinal electors gathered for the papal conclave. Soon, the crowd in St. Peter's Square and people around the... Read More.

Senate Republican Co-Chair Applauds Innovation Expansion Program’s Role in Creating Nearly 1,000 Jobs Statewide

Thursday, May 8

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Republican leaders are applauding the success of the Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program (OIEP), which recently supported nearly $88 million in private investment and helped create 971 new jobs across the state.The program, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce in partnership with the Oklahoma Finance Authorities, provides targeted... Read More.

Rep. John Pfeiffer, Recognizing My Dad

Thursday, May 8

There's a Bible verse that commands children to honor their fathers and mothers. It's the only one of the 10 Commandments that comes with a promised blessing – that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.Well, it was with great pleasure that... Read More.

Temporary closures at recreation areas impacting Kansas and Oklahoma: What you need to know

Thursday, May 8

TULSA, Okla. -The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Tulsa District, has announced a temporary closure and reduction of services at various recreation areas across Kansas and Oklahoma for the 2025 season. They say that this decision is a response to staffing shortages that hinder facility maintenance. Affected Areas and Refund... Read More.

Ponca City Public School Child Nutrition Program Providing Meals for children Ages 1-18

Thursday, May 8

Ponca City Public Schools will be participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to the children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, and there will be no... Read More.

Senate Votes to Raise Age of Consent

Thursday, May 8

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, secured unanimous approval from the Senate for House Bill 1003, which raises the age of consent from 16 to 18 years of age.Hamilton has been a leading proponent of legislation intended to enhance protections for children in Oklahoma, and stated... Read More.

U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump ban on transgender military members

Thursday, May 8

WASHINGTON -The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to enforce a ban on transgender people in the military, while legal challenges proceed.The court acted in the dispute over a policy that presumptively disqualifies transgender people from military service and could... Read More.

Bill expanding diagnostic mammography access vetoed by Governor

Wednesday, May 7

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Melissa Provenzano, D-Tulsa, released the following statement after HB 1389 was vetoed by the Governor. The bill adds contrast-enhanced mammograms and molecular breast imaging to the list of what a diagnostic examination for breast cancer may include.“Yesterday, the Governor vetoed HB 1389, which sought to expand... Read More.

Governor Signs ‘Food Truck Freedom Act’ into Law

Wednesday, May 7

OKLAHOMA CITY — Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed into law the Food Truck Freedom Act, a measure aimed at cutting red tape for Oklahoma’s growing mobile food vendor industry. House Bill 1076, authored by Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa, and Sen. Christi Gillespie, R-Broken Arrow, creates a streamlined, statewide... Read More.

REAL ID enforcement begins May 7: What travelers need to know

Wednesday, May 7

The deadline for REAL ID enforcement is just one day away, and travelers without one could face major disruptions at airports starting tomorrow.Beginning May 7, a REAL ID-compliant license or identification card will be required to board domestic flights and enter certain federal buildings. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)... Read More.

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Oklahoma lawmakers push for Heartland Flyer train route to continue with new bipartisan resolution

Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, overcame a taboo against a US pontiff

Papal conclave sends up white smoke, signaling a new pope has been chosen at Vatican

Senate Republican Co-Chair Applauds Innovation Expansion Program’s Role in Creating Nearly 1,000 Jobs Statewide

Rep. John Pfeiffer, Recognizing My Dad

Temporary closures at recreation areas impacting Kansas and Oklahoma: What you need to know

Ponca City Public School Child Nutrition Program Providing Meals for children Ages 1-18

U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump ban on transgender military members

Bill expanding diagnostic mammography access vetoed by Governor

Governor Signs ‘Food Truck Freedom Act’ into Law

REAL ID enforcement begins May 7: What travelers need to know

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