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Harris Bill Increasing Maximum Amount for Adoption Tax Credits Signed

Friday, June 20 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill helping reduce the financial burden brought by adoption has been signed into law. Rep. Erick Harris, R-Edmond, authored House Bill 2610, which increases a tax credit for nonrecurring adoption expenses. The bill increases the maximum credit amount to 15% of qualified expenses, up to $3,000 for single filers and... Read More.

Reps Congratulate OMMA Director on National Cannabis Regulators Board Appointment

Friday, June 20 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Reps are applauding the national appointment of Adria Berry, executive director of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA), who has been named president of the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA) Executive Board for the 2025-2026 term.Reps. T.J. Marti, R-Tulsa; Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee; and Bob Ed Culver, R-Tahlequah, released the following joint... Read More.

OSIDA Announces Historic Partnership with Dawn Aerospace to Bring Spaceflight to Oklahoma

Friday, June 20 by Ponca City Now

BURNS FLAT, OK – The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) is proud to announce an innovative partnership with Dawn Aerospace that will bring the company’s revolutionary Aurora spaceplane to the Oklahoma Air and Space Port. The agreement will establish Oklahoma as a premier U.S. launch site for microgravity research and suborbital spaceflight, with... Read More.

Drummond lauds Oklahoma Supreme Court decision on House Bill 1775

Friday, June 20 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond praised the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s ruling that embraced a reasonable interpretation of a state law combatting racism and sexism in Oklahoma education. In its ruling, the Supreme Court agreed with the Attorney General’s Office that House Bill 1775 does not reach college classrooms, but rather that it... Read More.

Tulsa blooms with wildflowers to tackle water quality issues

Friday, June 20 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — While driving around Tulsa, you may notice fields of wildflowers popping up. Those flowers are part of a bigger plan to help with the city's water quality.NewsChannel 8 has told you for months about water quality issues with the Arkansas River and bodies of water that feed into the river having... Read More.

Fiery crash on Will Rogers Turnpike: Truck veers off overpass near Vinita, Troopers report no fatalaties

Thursday, June 19 by News 6

Photos from The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, and viewer Gayle SueVINITA, Okla. -The Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded to what it initially reported as a fatal crash on the Will Rogers Turnpike-(watch video) eastbound at the Vinita Exit.According to troopers, a semi or a box truck drove off the overpass and may have exploded, with a portion of... Read More.

PCPD Make Arrest After Clerk Reports Stolen Keys at Valero

Thursday, June 19 by Ponca City Now

On June 18th, PCPD Officers responded to the Valero gas station at Oak and Grand. When they arrived, a clerk reported that a man had stolen a key ring from the store which included the clerk's car keys, house keys and keys to the store. Officers searched the area and located a male subject... Read More.

Community Invited to Celebrate Juneteenth in Ponca City June 19-21

Thursday, June 19 by Ponca City Now

Join the Attucks Community Alliance for a weekend full of freedom, unity, and community spirit at the Juneteenth Celebration, happening June... Read More.

Larin Davis Named Executive Director of Operations for PCPS

Thursday, June 19 by Ponca City Now

Larin Davis has been named the new Executive Director of Operations for PCPS, effective July 1, 2025. Larin will replace Jason Leavitt. Leavitt has been named the new Operations Director for Broken Arrow Public Schools.“We are deeply grateful to Jason for his years of dedicated service as Executive Director of Operations,” said PCPS Superintendent Adam... Read More.

White House: Taxpayers spent $56 billion on improper Medicaid claims

Thursday, June 19 by Washington TCS

WASHINGTON (The Center Square) — Taxpayers spent $56 billion on Medicaid last year for able-bodied adults abusing the program, according to a new report released by the White House Tuesday.The report claims that 44% of able-bodied Medicaid recipients without children worked less than 20 hours a week in 2024, using 11% of the government’s annual... Read More.