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EARLY VOTING BEGINS THURSDAY JUNE 5

by Ponca City Now
FOR JUNE 10, 2025  PONCA CITY MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR CITY COMMISSIONER #1 Early voting begins Thursday June 5 for voters in Ponca City Municipality. Voters who cannot make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said early voting... Read More.

Oklahoma teachers could earn up to $10K in annual stipends

by News 6
TULSA, Okla. -A new law signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt will change how Oklahoma recognizes and rewards high-performing teachers.House Bill 1412, which takes effect on July 1, 2025, introduces a tiered certification system that offers annual stipends instead of permanent pay raises.The program aims to elevate instructional quality while giving local districts flexibility in determining who... Read More.

Leader Munson bill to increase compensation for wrongfully convicted Oklahomans becomes law

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – HB 2235 by House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City, was signed into law. The bill increases compensation for wrongfully convicted Oklahomans based on the number of years they were wrongfully incarcerated. “This is a big win and step in the right direction for reforming Oklahoma’s criminal justice system,” Leader Munson said.... Read More.
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Governor Signs “Protect Our Kids Act” into Law

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Protect Our Kids Act, authored by Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa, has been signed into law. The measure is designed to strengthen transparency and accountability in cases involving alleged abuse or sexual misconduct by school employees.The Protect Our Kids Act, House Bill 1075, closes long-standing gaps in how... Read More.

Foreign criminals prey on innocent Americans in elaborate gift card scam

by TNND
WASHINGTON (TNND) — An elaborate scheme that involved foreign criminals preying on innocent Americans has been busted, as part of a months-long investigation.Three Chinese nationals were sentenced in federal court in April for their roles in a sophisticated gift card fraud conspiracy, as top officials warn similar schemes may be underway.Naxin Wu, 26, a... Read More.
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Hamilton’s Bill Raising Age of Consent Becomes Law

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, issued the following statement after House Bill 1003 became law this week.The measure implements additional protections for Oklahoma youth by raising the age of consent from 16 to 18.“Raising the age of consent to 18 is a crucial step in closing dangerous loopholes that have allowed predators to... Read More.

Ponca City Celebrates Marshallese Constitution Day with Local Community

by Ponca City Now
This past weekend, Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) joined city leadership and community partners in a joyful celebration of Marshallese Constitution Day, also known as Jemenei Day, hosted by the local Marshallese community.Observed nationally in the Republic of the Marshall Islands on May 1st, Constitution Day commemorates the independence and founding of the Marshallese... Read More.

Phillips 66 Supports Pioneer Tech Foundation with Generous Donation

by Ponca City Now
Ponca City, OK --- The Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) Foundation recently received a generous donation from Phillips 66’s Ponca City Refinery, continuing a strong community partnership dedicated to supporting education and workforce development in the region. The donation was presented during a check ceremony held last week at Pioneer Tech.Established in 1997, the Pioneer... Read More.
https://www.boomertireok.com/

Senate approves bill to establish national monument honoring Greenwood District

by News 6
WASHINGTON -The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bill that would designate a national monument in Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District, the site of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.The Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration. If passed by the House and signed into law by... Read More.
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