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Democrats threaten to trigger partial government shutdown over ICE reform

Thursday, January 29 by AP

Senate Democrats are threatening to block legislation that would fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies Thursday, potentially bringing the government a step closer to a partial shutdown if Republicans and the White House do not agree to new restrictions on President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement. As the country... Read More.

Pittman pleads guilty after investigation by Drummond’s office

Thursday, January 29 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Ayshia “Ajay” Pittman pleaded guilty today to felony charges related to submitting a forged check to the Oklahoma Ethics Commission following an investigation by Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office. As part of her sentence, Pittman will resign from her elected position in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. According to the... Read More.

Twin sisters make rodeo history at Tulsa bull riding finals

Thursday, January 29 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -Twin sisters from Locust Grove are making rodeo history this weekend in Tulsa. Dayna and Madison Eilert, both 21, are the first women ever to qualify for the American Cowboys Rodeo Association Finals. Bull riding is one of rodeo’s most dangerous and male-dominated events. The Eilerts say their goal has never been to... Read More.

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Norwood files bill to create 988 Trust Fund as federal support set to expire

Thursday, January 29 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY — Freshman lawmaker Rep. Kevin Norwood, R-Owasso, has filed legislation to create the 988 Trust Fund to help ensure Oklahoma’s mental health crisis hotline remains available to those in need as federal funding is set to expire later this year. "Oklahomans need to know that when they make that call, someone will answer,"... Read More.

Felony charges filed against former Rep. Ajay Pittman, legislative assistant

Thursday, January 29 by News 6

State Rep. Ayshia “Ajay” Pittman announced her resignation from the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Wednesday, just hours after the Oklahoma Attorney General filed felony charges against her and an executive assistant in the Oklahoma State Senate, Trena Byas. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the constituents of House District 99,”... Read More.

Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs in the latest round of layoffs

Thursday, January 29 by AP

Amazon is cutting about 16,000 jobs in the latest round of mass layoffs for the tech industry. Beth Galetti, a senior vice president at the e-commerce company, made the announcement Wednesday in a blog post. The latest reductions follow a round of job cuts in October, when Amazon laid off 14,000 workers. She said... Read More.

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US sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security, prompting concern and confusion in Italy

Thursday, January 29 by AP

MILAN (AP) — News that a unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement would be present during the upcoming Winter Games has set off concern and confusion in Italy, where people have expressed outrage at the inclusion of an agency that has dominated headlines for leading the Trump administration’s... Read More.

Trump says the typical ‘Trump account’ could get up to $100,000 with contributions

Thursday, January 29 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the typical Trump account could get up to $100,000 with larger contributions. "We'll fund those personal accounts with a seed contribution of $1,000, which will compound and grow over the course of their lives and to grow into very substantial numbers," Trump said during a speech on... Read More.

Oklahoma House Rep. Ajay Pittman announces resignation

Wednesday, January 28 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY -Rep. Ajay Pittman has announced her resignation from the Oklahoma House of Representatives, according to her office. In a letter to constituents released on Wednesday, Pittman announced her resignation and intention to continue serving her district “without distraction.” “I believe stepping aside allows my district to be served without distraction,” Pittman said. “Leadership is... Read More.

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Norwood Files Fireworks Tax-Free Weekend Bill for America’s 250th

Wednesday, January 28 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY — Rep. Kevin Norwood, R-Owasso, has filed legislation to create a temporary sales tax exemption on fireworks as Oklahoma and the nation prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. House Bill 4093 would establish a four-day, tax-free period for the sale of fireworks beginning at 12:01 a.m. July 2.... Read More.

Signed petitions for open primaries in Oklahoma delivered to Secretary of State

Wednesday, January 28 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - A group trying to open Oklahoma primaries has met its deadline, delivering the required number of signatures to the Secretary of State. Vote Yes 836 says the group wants to open primaries across the state, meaning any registered voter could vote in primaries, with the top two candidates moving on to the general... Read More.

OKC leaders encourage DHS follow city permitting process for planned ICE facility

Wednesday, January 28 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma City Council provided an update on a proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in the southwest part of the city during a public meeting on Tuesday. According to the agenda of Tuesday’s meeting, city councilors say Assistant City Manager Jason Ferbrache will provide a brief update to the council related... Read More.