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Senator Coleman Celebrates New Partnership to Improve Pawhuska Water Infrastructure

Thursday, May 28 by Ponca City Now

PONCA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, today applauded a new partnership between the Osage Nation, the City of Pawhuska and Rural Water District No. 21 to find solutions to water infrastructure issues that have plagued an area west of Pawhuska for years. Coleman said the Memorandum of Agreement approved this month... Read More.

Senator Coleman Comments on the Passing of Ponca City Banker Carl Renfro

Tuesday, April 28 by Ponca City Now

PONCA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, issued the following statement on the passing of former Oklahoma State Regent and longtime local banker Carl Renfro. “Carl Renfro was nothing short of a great man who leaves behind an even greater legacy. He wasn’t a Ponca City native, but Carl and his family made Ponca City... Read More.

Senator Coleman Urges Caution When Hiring Roofing Contractors After Storms

Friday, April 24 by Ponca City Now

PONCA CITY – In the wake of recent severe weather in Ponca City, Newkirk, Braman and other parts of northern Oklahoma, Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, is urging residents to be wary of roofing contractors knocking on doors across Senate District 10. While many homeowners are understandably eager to make repairs after storm damage, Coleman... Read More.

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Coleman, Luttrell Reach Agreement with OKC Thunder, Majority of Tribes on Sports Betting

Tuesday, April 21 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman and Rep. Ken Luttrell announced today that they will move forward with a new version of a bill to legalize sports betting after securing support from key stakeholders. After years of negotiations, the Ponca City Republicans said this new legislation that supports public education and economic growth has support... Read More.

Senator Coleman Issues Statement on Storm Damage in Ponca City Area

Saturday, April 18 by Ponca City Now

PONCA CITY – Senator Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, issued the following statement today in response to severe storms that caused damage across the Ponca City area overnight. “Last night’s storms brought significant damage to parts of our community, particularly near Ponca City and at Hideaway Marina. We’re seeing reports of damaged homes, downed power lines, debris... Read More.

Sen. Bill Coleman of Ponca City Authors bill with incentive for out-of-state individuals to move to rural Oklahoma

Thursday, April 2 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - Details of Senate Bill 1696: SB 1696 creates the Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Revolving Fund to be managed by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The Fund shall be used to provide grants using the Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Program to support talent recruitment programs that motivate households to relocate to... Read More.

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Sen. Coleman’s Bill to Increase Penalties for Repeat DUI Offenders Passes Committee

Thursday, February 12 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, has successfully passed legislation through the Senate Public Safety Committee that would improve public safety by allowing judges and prosecutors to factor in an individual’s multiple driving under the influence offenses when determining penalties for an offender. Senate Bill 1543 would allow multiple DUI charges to be prosecuted... Read More.

State Senator Bill Coleman Announces Re-Election Campaign for Senate District 10

Thursday, January 15 by Ponca City Now

State Senator and longtime Ponca City business leader Bill Coleman announced today that he will file for re-election to serve his third and final term representing Senate District 10. “For the past seven years, the people of District 10 have trusted me to be their voice at the Capitol—not the voice of special interests or... Read More.

Legislative Update With Sen. Bill Coleman

Tuesday, January 13 by Ponca City Now

As we begin a new year, the start of the 2026 legislative session is right around the corner. My legislative colleagues and I have until Jan. 15 to file bills for the upcoming session. To get ahead of that deadline, I’ve already introduced several measures that can be considered once the new session begins... Read More.

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Senator Coleman Brings Stakeholders Together for Sports Betting Study

Friday, October 24 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, hosted the Oklahoma Legislature’s first-ever interim study on sports betting on Thursday. Senator Coleman hosted the study in the Senate Business and Insurance Committee, which he chairs, to bring stakeholders to the table to discuss reaching a consensus on a framework for legalized sports betting in Oklahoma. “Oklahomans... Read More.

Senator Coleman Hosts Interim Study on Domestic Violence

Thursday, October 2 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, on Wednesday hosted an interim study in the Senate Public Safety Committee to explore what the state can do to prevent domestic violence and protect victims of abuse. Coleman focused his study on how GPS technology could be used to prevent domestic violence offenders from going near... Read More.

Capitol Conversations With Senator Coleman

Thursday, September 25 by Ponca City Now

By Sen. Bill Coleman-Sept 25 This week, I traveled to Washington, D.C., alongside many of my Republican legislative colleagues to attend the White House State Leadership Conference. One of the highlights of the trip was meeting Vice President J.D. Vance at Joint Base Andrews, a strategic military base in Maryland. I was part of a... Read More.