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Lauria and Ashley’s Law Passes House

Monday, March 17 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami, secured House passage of a bill that would add accessory to murder in the first or second degree to the list of crimes that would require an offender to serve 85% of their prison sentence before being eligible for consideration for parole. Those convicted also would not... Read More.

White House moves to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma over immigration laws

Saturday, March 15 by The Associated Press

By HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated PressDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The federal government administration on Friday moved to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma brought by the previous administration’s Department of Justice, which challenged the states' immigration laws making it a locally enforceable crime for someone to be in the state if they are in... Read More.

Blackwell Authorities Arrest Suspect in House of Prayer Church Arson Case

Friday, March 14 by Ponca City Now

BLACKWELL, OK – On March 13, 2025, the Blackwell Fire Department and Blackwell Police Department responded to a structure fire at the House of Prayer Church, located at 900 S. 9th St. in Blackwell, Oklahoma. The fire occurred in the building that houses both the worship center and a food bank that provides assistance... Read More.

Ponca City Seniors Serve as Pages at OK House

Friday, March 14 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, recently hosted two outstanding high school seniors as pages at the Oklahoma House of Representatives during the sixth week of the First Session of the 60th Legislature.Peyton Jones, a senior at Ponca City High School, served as a page during the sixth week of session. Jones,... Read More.

House Oversight Committee Passes Bill Modifying Election Dates

Monday, March 10 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure modifying the dates certain elections may be held is now eligible for consideration on the House floor. Rep. Mike Osburn, R-Edmond, authored House Bill 2106 to increase voter turnout for all elections while ensuring voters have ample opportunity to have their voices heard at the ballot box.Under current... Read More.

House Approves Moore Bill Expanding Oklahoma’s Promise to Children of Teachers

Friday, March 7 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives has approved a measure by Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, that would give the children of longtime public school teachers access to the Oklahoma's Promise scholarship.House Bill 1727 would waive the scholarship's financial eligibility requirements for children of a full-time certified teacher who has... Read More.

House Votes to Censure Rep. Al Green After Disrupting Trump’s Address to Congress

Friday, March 7 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The House voted to censure Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, on Thursday after he repeatedly disrupted President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress.The resolution was adopted in a 224-198 vote. Ten Democrats voted to censure Green.He ended up being Read More.

Utility Rate Payer Protection Bill Passes House

Thursday, March 6 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill seeking to protect utility customers from paying higher rates because of 2021's Winter Storm Uri unanimously passed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Tuesday. Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, authored House Bill 1220, which would prohibit municipalities that have franchise agreements with utility companies from assessing those fees and... Read More.

House GOP Passes Budget Resolution, Raising Questions About Medicaid Cuts

Tuesday, March 4 by News 9

WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a budget resolution that unlocked the process of reconciliation that they intend to use to implement President Donald Trump’s America First legislative agenda. As part of the process, House GOP leaders have agreed that the House Energy and Commerce Committee will... Read More.

House Passes REINS Act-Second House Priority Bill Passes House Title-on in First Three Weeks of Session

Wednesday, February 26 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 2728, a measure designed to enhance transparency and legislative oversight in the state’s administrative rulemaking process.House Bill 2728, authored by Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, creates the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2025, modeled... Read More.

Black Leadership is Now: House Democrat Members to Host Black History Day at the Capitol

Monday, February 24 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – February 25, members of the House Democratic Caucus will host the Annual Black History Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol. "We are excited to be bringing back the Black History Day at the Capitol program for the 3rd year in a row,” said Rep. Jason Lowe, D-Oklahoma City. “We're honored to have... Read More.

House Committee Passes Wind Setback Bill

Monday, February 24 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Utilities Committee passed legislation that will put in place a setback from wind turbines in counties that meet certain wind speed and population density requirements.House Bill 2751, by Rep. Trey Caldwell, is the culmination of work being done by multiple House members who filed wind setback bills this session."I... Read More.