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Anthropic files for potentially the biggest IPO ever as CEO warns of risk to humanity from AI

Tuesday, October 27 by AP

Dario Amodei, CEO and co-founder of Anthropic, attends the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, File) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic filed papers Monday for what could be the biggest initial public offering of stock ever even as its top executive warns... Read More.

Drummond files for preliminary injunction to block aluminum smelter

Thursday, August 13 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a motion for preliminary injunction to block construction of the proposed heavy-industrial aluminum smelting complex in Inola. The motion, filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, comes ahead of the Aug. 28 expiration of the Town of Inola’s moratorium on... Read More.

Drummond files lawsuit against Allstate Insurance Company

Thursday, July 9 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a lawsuit against Allstate Insurance Company, alleging the insurer engaged in a coordinated scheme to wrongfully deny or underpay legitimate wind and hail damage claims submitted by Oklahoma homeowners. Filed in Cleveland County District Court, the lawsuit alleges Allstate implemented an internal program referred to as the... Read More.

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Drummond files new lawsuit against State Farm

Friday, June 26 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a new lawsuit against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, alleging the insurer engaged in a coordinated scheme to wrongfully deny or underpay legitimate hail and wind damage claims submitted by Oklahoma homeowners. The new lawsuit follows yesterday's Oklahoma Supreme Court decision, which determined that... Read More.

Drummond files lawsuit against Temu for stealing Oklahomans’ data and deceiving consumers

Tuesday, May 12 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a lawsuit against Temu, the Chinese online shopping platform, for unlawful data collection, violations of customers’ privacy and the counterfeiting of some of Oklahoma’s most iconic brands The lawsuit, filed last Wednesday in Cleveland County District Court, alleges Temu engaged in deceptive and unlawful business practices designed to mislead consumers while secretly... Read More.

Humphrey Files Legislation to Extend Health Liability Claims

Wednesday, February 4 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, has filed legislation that would extend the period of time for people to file health care liability claims based on a good faith belief that a federal procedural bar was in place when a cause of action arose. Supporters of House Bill 3119 say it could remove... Read More.

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Miller Files Bill to Protect Veteran Property Tax Exemptions

Monday, February 2 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, has filed a bill that would make it easier for 100% veterans with disabilities and their surviving spouses to maintain property tax exemptions when moving to a new home. While Oklahoma law allows these exemptions to transfer when a veteran relocates, gaps in the current process can cause... Read More.

Norwood files bill to create 988 Trust Fund as federal support set to expire

Thursday, January 29 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY — Freshman lawmaker Rep. Kevin Norwood, R-Owasso, has filed legislation to create the 988 Trust Fund to help ensure Oklahoma’s mental health crisis hotline remains available to those in need as federal funding is set to expire later this year. "Oklahomans need to know that when they make that call, someone will answer,"... Read More.

Norwood Files Fireworks Tax-Free Weekend Bill for America’s 250th

Wednesday, January 28 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY — Rep. Kevin Norwood, R-Owasso, has filed legislation to create a temporary sales tax exemption on fireworks as Oklahoma and the nation prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. House Bill 4093 would establish a four-day, tax-free period for the sale of fireworks beginning at 12:01 a.m. July 2.... Read More.

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Speaker Kyle Hilbert Files Legislation to Give Oklahoma One of the Strongest Early Literacy Laws in the Country

Tuesday, January 20 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Speaker of the House Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, has filed legislation to strengthen Oklahoma’s Strong Readers Act, reinforcing the state’s commitment to ensuring every child can read at or above grade level by the end of third grade. “Reading is not optional, it is foundational,” Speaker Hilbert said. “If a child cannot read,... Read More.

Jenkins Files Bills for Voters to Decide Legislative Pay

Tuesday, January 20 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY — Rep. Molly Jenkins, R-Coyle, has filed three bills she says are aimed at giving voters a direct voice in decisions about pay raises for legislators and statewide elected officials. Jenkins said she introduced the three pieces of legislation after the Oklahoma Legislative Compensation Board met in executive session late last year before... Read More.

Maynard Files Trio of AI Safeguards

Monday, January 19 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Cody Maynard, R-Durant, has filed a three-bill legislative package establishing commonsense safeguards for the use of artificial intelligence in Oklahoma. The measures seek to clarify that artificial intelligence systems are not persons and cannot hold legal rights, ensure state agencies use AI responsibly with human oversight, and protect minors from... Read More.