House passes major tax and spending bill ahead of Memorial Day; Senate faces tough road ahead

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House passes major tax and spending bill ahead of Memorial Day; Senate faces tough road ahead

WASHINGTON - House Republicans pulled off what many had considered unlikely—passing a sweeping tax and spending package with narrow support and significant behind-the-scenes negotiation. Now, as the bill moves to the Senate, questions remain about what elements will survive and whether it can meet the July 4 deadline favored by the President.. In an interview on DC... Read More.

MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY OBSERVED IN PONCA CITY

The City of Ponca City will observe MEMORIAL DAY on Monday, May 26, 2025: City Hall Offices will be CLOSED Monday, May 26, and will REOPEN Tuesday, May 27. Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Monday, May 26, and WILL RESUME Tuesday, May 27. As there will be no residential trash collection on Monday, May 26,... Read More.
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The Case for Accountability

By: Representative Molly Jenkins In Oklahoma, we believe in accountability. We believe in transparency, and we believe that taxpayers have a right to know where their hard-earned dollars are being spent, especially when it comes to public education. That’s why I filed an amendment to Senate Joint Resolution 22 last week that would have required the... Read More.
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Kay County Court Filings 05/23/2025

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay SC-2025-00357 05/23/2025 ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS Defendant SL PROPERTIES OF OKLAHOMA, LLC vs. CHAPMAN, MICHELLE CORTNI et al FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER Kay SC-2025-00357 05/23/2025 CHAPMAN, MICHELLE CORTNI Defendant SL PROPERTIES OF OKLAHOMA, LLC vs. CHAPMAN, MICHELLE CORTNI et al FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER Kay CF-2025-00232 05/23/2025 CLAY, JORDAN ALLEN-LEE Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. CLAY, JORDAN ALLEN-LEE PRISONER PLACING BODY... Read More.
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Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic, Antetokounmpo, Tatum, Mitchell All-NBA 1st team. LeBron, 40, is 2nd team

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer (AP) — Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver’s Nikola Jokic, and Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo were the only players to appear on every MVP ballot this season. It only made sense that they would be unanimous All-NBA picks as well. Gilgeous-Alexander — the league’s MVP — along with Jokic and Antetokounmpo were unveiled... Read More.

FEMA disaster relief approved for 8 states

By SOPHIE BATES Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The President green-lit disaster relief for eight states on Friday, assistance that some of the communities rocked by natural disasters have been waiting on for months. The major disaster declaration approvals allow Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas access to financial support through the... Read More.