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Hasenbeck Files Bill to Prohibit AI Revenge Porn

Thursday, January 23 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, has filed legislation to prohibit the sharing of revenge pornography developed through the use of artificial intelligence. House Bill 1364, which Hasenbeck filed last week, would add sexual content created through artificial intelligence to the statute prohibiting the sharing of revenge pornography. The nonconsensual distribution of pornography... Read More.

Ryan Walters files $474 million lawsuit over illegal immigration cost to Oklahoma schools

Thursday, January 16 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters is suing the federal government. He says he wants them to reimburse Oklahoma for the cost of educating immigrant children. Walters claims that Oklahoma is owed approximately $474 million. He says it's time to hold the Biden-Harris administration accountable. "What we've seen are Kamala Harris... Read More.

Edmond Senator Files Legislation to Add More School Supplies to Tax-Free Weekend

Wednesday, January 1 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – On Monday Senator Kristen Thompson (R-Edmond), announced the filing of legislation for additional school supplies to be exempt from sales taxes during Oklahoma’s tax-free weekend. “I know as a mom, every little bit helps,” said Senator Thompson. Senate Bill 231 exemptions would include school supplies such as backpacks, binders, pens, pencils, markers,... Read More.

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Trimmer Files To Run For Kansas House Seat

Monday, June 13 by Lyman James

Kris Trimmer, a former Winfield High School teacher, filed for the Kansas House 79th district as a Democrat on Friday, according to a press release from Trimmer Monday. The seat is currently held by Republican Cheryl Helmer and the district includes Winfield, Udall, Oxford and Belle Plaine. It does not include Ark City. "I always encouraged... Read More.

Opponent files petition after Oklahoma House Rep. files under the name ‘The Patriot”

Thursday, April 28 by Lyman James

Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborne filed a petition against current Oklahoma House Rep. Sean Roberts, who filed to run against her with his name on the ballot as ‘Sean The Patriot Roberts’. According to KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City, Osborne said in the petition that she feels is misdirects and misleads voters. With the Oklahoma candidate filing... Read More.

Rep. Ken Luttrell files for re-election

Tuesday, April 19 by Lyman James

Rep. Ken Luttrell made the announcement recently that he is filing for re-election of the State Representative for District 37. The following is what Luttrell said in a Facebook post Saturday, April 16: “I filed this week to continue serving the citizens of Kay and Osage counties as your State Representative. It is a privilege... Read More.

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Family Of Sexual Assault Victim Files Lawsuit Against Ponca City Public Schools

Wednesday, February 6 by Lyman James

A lawsuit that has been filed against Ponca City Public Schools claims violations of Title IX after the school district allegedly failed to investigate complaints of sexual assault that took place on a school field trip. According to KFOR-TV, the NBC affiliate in Oklahoma City, Attorney Paige Lee is representing the now high school sophomore... Read More.