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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.

Former House Speaker Charles McCall Running for Governor, ‘Keep Our State Free and Strong’

Wednesday, February 19 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Former Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall announced Tuesday morning he's filed to run for Governor.McCall said in a letter, "The left and outside forces are waging war on our way of life. They assault our faith and values. They try to destroy our families, our jobs and radicalize our schools.... Read More.

House Subcommittee Passes Bill to Give Teachers More Money at the End of their Career

Wednesday, February 12 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Appropriations Education Subcommittee passed a bill this week that would give teachers late in their career the opportunity to earn more money.House Bill 1087, by House Education Chairman Dick Lowe, would extend the teacher salary schedule through year 35 of service, where it currently caps out... Read More.

White House Orders Review of Federal Grants, Prompting Backlash

Wednesday, January 29 by CBS News

WASHINGTON, D.C -The Office of Management and Budget has ordered federal agencies to review their grant and loan programs to ensure they align with President Donald Trump’s priorities, including executive orders that eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs.Democrats argue that the funding is not optional and was mandated by Congress.“No matter how... Read More.

Luttrell Appointed to House Committee Leadership

Tuesday, January 14 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, has been appointed by Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, as chair of the House Appropriations & Budget Subcommittee on Select Agencies. This is Luttrell’s second term chairing the committee, which oversees regulations, budgets and performance for 54 state agencies and commissions, including the Oklahoma Department of... Read More.

House Elects Speaker, Speaker Pro Tempore

Wednesday, January 8 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Tuesday the Oklahoma House of Representatives elected Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, as Speaker of the House and Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, as Speaker Pro-Tempore for the 60th Legislature. “I am excited and deeply humbled to serve the state of Oklahoma in this capacity,” said Hilbert. “This is not a responsibility I... Read More.

Open House Saturday at Marland’s Grand Home

Friday, December 13 by Ponca City Now

The Friends of Marland’s Grand Home will host an open house Saturday, December 14. The special event will be held from 10 AM until 2:30 PM at the Marland Grand Home, 1000 East Grand Avenue in Ponca City.Enjoy live music, snacks and Santa and Mrs. Clause will be there. Santa arrives at noon! Original Author: Ponca City... Read More.

Santa House out and about this weekend

Tuesday, December 10 by Bill Coleman

Santa and the Santa House will be out and about this weekend!Friday the 13th from 2 to 4 at Woodridge Market on Lake RoadSaturday the 14th from 10 to Noon at Southwind Express in Kaw CitySaturday the 14th from 2 to 4 at Kay Electric on West Doolin in Blackwell.Bring the kids!