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Oklahoma approves reduced-credit bachelor’s degrees at three state universities

Tuesday, September 8 by KTUL

Some Oklahoma college students will soon have a shorter path to earning a bachelor’s degree. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved four reduced-credit bachelor’s degree programs at three state universities. The programs require between 90 and 103 credit hours, compared with the minimum 120 credit hours required for a traditional bachelor’s degree. The approved... Read More.

Oklahoma County approves $4.66 million to help jail cover $5 million shortfall

Wednesday, April 1 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Oklahoma County’s jail will receive a one-time $4.66 million funding to help cover a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall, after a contentious series of meetings that included disputes over procedure and sharp exchanges. On Tuesday, the Oklahoma County Budget Board approved a request from the jail trust for additional funding to address the... Read More.

House Approves Pae Bill Expanding Insurance Coverage for Oklahomans with Epilepsy

Tuesday, March 31 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure aimed at improving access to care and strengthening health insurance protections for the over 41,000 Oklahomans living with epilepsy has been passed by the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, authored House Bill 4294 to require individual and group health insurance policies providing medical and surgical benefits to offer... Read More.

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Senate Unanimously Approves Bill Requiring GPS Tracking for Violent Domestic Abusers

Tuesday, March 24 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved legislation from Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, to require the state to utilize GPS technology to protect victims of domestic violence in egregious abuse cases. In a 47-0 vote, the Senate passed Senate Bill 1325, which requires GPS monitoring for domestic violence defendants who have had... Read More.

Oklahoma Senate Approves Bill to Make Domestic Abuse Around Children a Felony

Tuesday, March 10 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation from Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, that aims to break the cycle of abuse caused by domestic violence. Coleman passed Senate Bill 1238 42 to 3 to increase penalties for domestic abuse in the presence of a child by making the first offense a felony crime. Currently,... Read More.

Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House

Monday, November 10 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans despite searing criticism from within their party. The 41-day shutdown could last a few more days as members... Read More.

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OSU approves new contract for AD Chad Weiberg amid coaching search

Saturday, October 25 by The Associated Press

WARNER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State athletic director Chad Weiberg is getting a new contract while searching for the school’s next football coach. Oklahoma State and the A&M Board of Regents announced the four-year deal on Friday, saying it ensures continuity in leadership for the school amid the evolving landscape of college sports. Weiberg previously agreed... Read More.

Trump administration approves Oklahoma request to remove some foods from SNAP

Tuesday, August 5 by News 6

WASHINGTON - The Trump administration approves Oklahoma's request to remove some foods from the SNAP program. In June, Gov. Kevin Stitt made a waiver request to exclude some foods from benefit dollars. Oklahoma Human Services asked to remove candy items like chocolate, gummies and chewing gum from the eligibility list of items included under SNAP. The agency also... Read More.

Pro Tem Paxton Approves Interim Study Requests for 2025 Legislative Interim

Monday, July 7 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, has approved a series of interim study requests that will be considered during the Oklahoma Senate’s interim period. Interim studies have been assigned to relevant Senate committees and will be scheduled at the discretion of each committee chair. All approved studies must be completed by... Read More.

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NOC approves FY 2026 Budget, freezing tuition and mandatory fees for the second year in a row

Monday, June 23 by Ponca City Now

The Northern Oklahoma College Board of Regents approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget at the June 18 meeting in Tonkawa. The approved Educational and General Operating Budget of $26,099,793 represents an increase of 4.9% ($1,215,127). For the second year in a row, Northern will not be seeking an increase in tuition and mandatory fees for... Read More.

Senate approves bill to establish national monument honoring Greenwood District

Wednesday, May 28 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.

Oklahoma Senate Approves Pro Tem Paxton’s Senate Bill 631 to Strengthen Penalties for Shooting into Dwellings and Public Buildings

Friday, March 14 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Senate passed Senate Bill 631, authored by Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, aiming to enhance public safety by adding the crime of discharging a firearm at or into a dwelling or building used for public or business purposes to the list of offenses requiring convicts... Read More.