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How new redistricting in Texas and other states could change the game for US House elections

by The Associated Press
By LEAH ASKARINAM Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Redistricting usually happens after the once-a-decade population count by the U.S. Census Bureau or in response to a court ruling. Now, Texas Republicans want to break that tradition — and other states could follow suit.President Trump has asked the Texas Legislature to create districts, in time for... Read More.

Stillwater Police Investigating Larceny at Fraternity House

by Ponca City Now
On Sunday, July 13, 2025, the Stillwater Police Department responded to a reported larceny at an OSU fraternity house in the area of 1300 W. 3rd Street.Two male suspects were captured on video removing a large wooden statue of Pistol Pete from the front of the fraternity. The statue, approximately 8 feet tall, was... Read More.
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New House Members Sworn Into Office

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Newly-elected Rep. Kevin Norwood, R-Owasso, took his oath of office in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on June 18. He won a special general election earlier this month to represent House District 74 in Rogers and Tulsa counties."Today has been an incredible day, and I’m deeply honored to represent the people... Read More.

Drummond lauds Oklahoma Supreme Court decision on House Bill 1775

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY  – Attorney General Gentner Drummond praised the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s ruling that embraced a reasonable interpretation of a state law combatting racism and sexism in Oklahoma education. In its ruling, the Supreme Court agreed with the Attorney General’s Office that House Bill 1775 does not reach college classrooms, but rather that it... Read More.
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White House: Taxpayers spent $56 billion on improper Medicaid claims

by Washington TCS
WASHINGTON (The Center Square) — Taxpayers spent $56 billion on Medicaid last year for able-bodied adults abusing the program, according to a new report released by the White House Tuesday.The report claims that 44% of able-bodied Medicaid recipients without children worked less than 20 hours a week in 2024, using 11% of the government’s annual... Read More.

House passes major tax and spending bill ahead of Memorial Day; Senate faces tough road ahead

by News 9
WASHINGTON -House Republicans pulled off what many had considered unlikely—passing a sweeping tax and spending package with narrow support and significant behind-the-scenes negotiation. Now, as the bill moves to the Senate, questions remain about what elements will survive and whether it can meet the July 4 deadline favored by the President..In an interview on DC... Read More.

House passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ by single vote after all-nighter

by TNND
WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" has been passed by House Republicans after pushing through an all-nighter.Speaker Mike Johnson announced the vote was 215-214, making good on his promise to get it done by Memorial Day.The budget bill, which is a key part of Trump’s agenda, has faced opposition from some members... Read More.
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House Remembers Fallen Law Enforcement Officers During National Police Week

by Ponca City Now
 The Oklahoma House of Representatives paused to remember the lives of two Oklahoma law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty over the past year.The House held a moment of silence in remembrance of Corporal Robert William Sumner, who served with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, and Brian Keith Herbert,... Read More.

House Bill Co Authored by Sen. Coleman Passes, Cuts Red Tape for Childcare Facilities

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – House Bill 1847 authored by Rep. Suzanne Schreiber, D-Tulsa, and Senator Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, became law. The new law exempts at-home childcare centers from unnecessary regulation, saving our small home childcares money and time that will both be reinvested in the business of taking care of families. Oklahoma is facing a... Read More.