Drummond Defends Religious Organization’s Authority to Hire Based on Beliefs

OKLAHOMA CITY  – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is standing up for religious organizations' rights to make their own employment decisions. He joined 19 other state attorneys general to file an amicus brief that could impact how religious organizations hire employees.   The case involves an entity in Washington state fighting for the right to ensure... Read More.

Ponca City Development Authority Announces Incentive Contract with Century Products, LLC

The Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) is proud to announce an incentive agreement with Century Products, LLC, a leading manufacturer of agricultural and livestock solutions. This collaboration will support Century Products' $2.5 million expansion project, which includes the acquisition of new equipment and the creation of 20 new jobs over the next three years.Century... Read More.
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Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Votes To Increase Toll Prices Beginning In 2025; Here’s How It Would Impact You

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has approved a vote to increase tolls beginning on Jan. 1. The increase will help fund the $8 billion ACCESS Oklahoma project, which is a 10-year plan to expand existing turnpikes and build new ones, OTA says. Related: OTA Increases ACCESS Oklahoma Cost Projection By $3 Billion How much are toll prices on... Read More.
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Blackwell Trust Manager Jerry Wieland made aware of an irregularity while reviewing past Blackwell Municipal Authority invoices

The City of Blackwell released a press release regarding Jerry Eubanks and the City of Blackwell:In early April 2022, Trust Manager Jerry Wieland was made aware of an irregularity while reviewing past Blackwell Municipal Authority invoices.After requesting additional information to corroborate the irregularity, the City of Blackwell turned the information over to the Oklahoma... Read More.

Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority Survey Begins Oct. 1

OMPA (Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority) has selected GreatBlue Research to conduct their biannual Customer Satisfaction Survey beginning Thursday, October 1. The survey call will show up on caller ID as GreatBlue Research with a phone number of 860-430-5379. Calls will be made between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, over the next... Read More.

Ponca City Development Authority ramping up several key projects

In response to COVID-19 social distancing practices, Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) has ramped up several key projects including a new outdoor food court and seating area called Central Fare.  The new, ADA accessible green space, will feature picnic tables, sunshades, string light and electrical outlets.  Rental parking spaces can accommodate up to... Read More.