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New AG Opinion: Drummond declares ‘obscene’ drag shows illegal

by Ponca City Now
Drummond says he plans to issue formal guidance to law enforcement, vows to prosecuteOKLAHOMA CITY  – A newly issued binding Opinion from Attorney General Gentner Drummond declares that “obscene” drag show performances in the presence of children or in a public place are illegal. “No child should be subjected to the patently obscene and adult... Read More.

Drummond secures $32M in settlement with CVS Caremark

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a more than $32 million settlement with CVS Caremark after the company allegedly kept money that belonged to Oklahoma's state employee health plan. CVS Caremark is a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) that manages prescription drug benefits for health plans, including HealthChoice which is Oklahoma’s state employee... Read More.

Drummond demands companies end predatory AI interactions with kids

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has warned major artificial intelligence companies to stop hurting kids. In a letter to a dozen companies, including Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft, Drummond and a coalition of 43 other attorneys general addressed alarming reports of AI chatbots engaging in sexually inappropriate conversations with kids.Internal Meta documents reveal that the company... Read More.
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Drummond letter to Stitt urges removal of housing agency appointees over discriminatory DEI practices

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – In two separate letters sent Tuesday, Attorney General Gentner Drummond is demanding the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) stop discriminating against white and heterosexual homeowners, while urging the Governor to remove the "offending appointees" responsible for the discriminatory conduct. Drummond sent letters to Gov. Kevin Stitt and Chair of OHFA’s Board... Read More.

Drummond urges DEA to ban ‘designer Xanax’

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is calling on the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to take emergency action on bromazolam, known as “designer Xanax,” which is increasingly contributing to overdose deaths and poses a growing threat to public health in Oklahoma. Drummond and a coalition of 20 state attorneys general want the DEA to... Read More.
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Drummond secures major victory in lesser prairie chicken lawsuit

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond today is celebrating a significant win for Oklahoma's agricultural and energy sectors, as a federal court has vacated the Biden-Harris administration's rule that listed the lesser prairie chicken as an endangered species.  A U.S. District judge yesterday ruled in favor of Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas, finding that the... Read More.

Drummond fights against federal overreach in immigration enforcement

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is fighting to protect Oklahoma's right to secure its communities through immigration law enforcement. He and a coalition of 22 attorneys general are asking a federal appeals court to overturn a decision that stopped Texas from enforcing its own immigration law. A federal judge recently blocked a Texas... Read More.

Drummond takes action to stop robocalls reaching Oklahoma families

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond today launched Operation Robocall Roundup, an effort to crack down on the robocalls that disrupt Oklahoma families every day. Drummond and a coalition of attorneys general are sending warning letters to 37 phone companies that are letting illegal robocalls pass through their networks and reach Oklahomans' phones. "Oklahomans are... Read More.
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Drummond asks U.S. Justice Department to help combat illegal offshore gaming

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY  – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to help address the rampant spread of illegal offshore gaming that is threatening the country from coast to coast. Drummond and a coalition of 50 attorneys general sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi yesterday, underscoring the need for action... Read More.

Trump DOJ and Drummond partner to end in-state tuition for illegal immigrants

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed a joint motion Tuesday with President Trump’s U.S. Department of Justice to put an end to a state law that unconstitutionally gives in-state tuition to illegal immigrants. “Today marks the end of a longstanding exploitation of Oklahoma taxpayers, who for many years have subsidized colleges and universities... Read More.

Generally Speaking: Closing the door on corruption

by Ponca City Now
By Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner DrummondWhen I took the oath as Attorney General, I made a commitment to the people of our state that I would fight for transparency, accountability and ethical governance. Today, I'm proud to highlight two critical pieces of legislation passed this year that will help fulfill that promise and restore... Read More.
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