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House Bill Co Authored by Sen. Coleman Passes, Cuts Red Tape for Childcare Facilities

Wednesday, May 14

OKLAHOMA CITY – House Bill 1847 authored by Rep. Suzanne Schreiber, D-Tulsa, and Senator Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, became law. The new law exempts at-home childcare centers from unnecessary regulation, saving our small home childcares money and time that will both be reinvested in the business of taking care... Read More.

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHES

Wednesday, May 14

May 16, 2025 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the June 10, 2025 Special Ponca City Municipal Election, Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming, said today. Leaming said that persons who are United State Citizens, resident of Oklahoma,... Read More.

The US has 1,001 measles cases and 11 states with active outbreaks

Wednesday, May 14

The U.S. surpassed 1,000 measles cases, even as Texas posted one of its lowest counts of newly confirmed cases since its large outbreak began three months ago.Texas still accounts for the vast majority of cases in the U.S., with 709 confirmed as of Friday... Read More.

Representative Burns Honors Captain Gary Vance

Wednesday, May 14

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ty Burns, R-Pawnee, recognized Capt. Gary Vance as the Oklahoma House of Representatives’ Veteran of the Week for his distinguished military service and lifelong dedication to fellow veterans.“Gary is more than a friend—he’s a brother in arms,” Burns said. “Our bond, like so many forged... Read More.

Sterling Bills Signed Into Law Strengthen Youth Protections and Expand Educational Access

Wednesday, May 14

OKLAHOMA CITY – Two measures authored by Rep. Danny Sterling, R-Tecumseh, aimed at improving educational access for justice-involved youth and strengthening child protection laws, have officially been signed into law.House Bill 1940, signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt on May 9, modifies charter school sponsorship provisions to allow the... Read More.

Oklahoma inmates earn degrees through nation’s first prison divinity program

Wednesday, May 14

SHAWNEE, Okla. -Graduation season has arrived, but one recent commencement in Oklahoma marked a groundbreaking milestone for higher education and rehabilitation behind bars.Through a partnership between Oklahoma Baptist University and the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, more than two dozen incarcerated men earned their Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies. It’s... Read More.

Trump secures $600 billion Saudi investment for the United States

Tuesday, May 13

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump's Middle East trip is off to a successful start, with Saudi Arabia announcing a $600 billion investment in the United States on Tuesday. The investment focuses on energy security, defense, technology, and access to global infrastructure and critical minerals.Trump secures... Read More.

OSU Senior Completes Legislative Internship at Oklahoma Capitol

Tuesday, May 13

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma State University senior Gus Ward has spent the spring semester gaining firsthand experience in state government while interning for Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, and Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan.Ward, a senior studying agribusiness, graduated Saturday, May 10. As an intern at the Oklahoma State Capitol, Ward... Read More.

Live updates: Trump announces he’ll meet with Syria’s Ahmad al-Sharaa, who led the overthrow of Assad

Tuesday, May 13

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a host of economic and bilateral cooperation agreements in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday as he kicked off a four-day Middle East trip with a focus on dealmaking with a key Mideast ally while shared concerns about Iran’s... Read More.

4 Men Wanted for Fraudulent Use of a Debit Card in Ponca City

Tuesday, May 13

Last month, four men entered the Valero Short Stop at 320 W. Grand in Ponca City.Each of the men entered the store at different times and purchased lottery tickets and other miscellaneous merchandise. Each of the men checked out separately and told the clerk(s) they did not have their... Read More.

Flesh-eating screwworm detected, US stops imports of Mexican cattle

Tuesday, May 13

-Screwworms are flesh-eating parasites that burrow in open wounds-The parasite was detected 700 miles away from Texas-USDA head Brooke Rollins called the outbreak a national security issue(NewsNation) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it would be suspending all cattle, horse and... Read More.

SNAP recipients targeted as EBT fraud spikes across Oklahoma

Tuesday, May 13

Oklahoma Human Services is sounding the alarm on a surge in fraud targeting SNAP benefits, as criminals increasingly find ways to steal funds from EBT cards.Since late 2022, state officials have tracked a sharp rise in organized scams, prompting urgent guidance for benefit recipients.Here’s what officials say is happening... Read More.