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Lauria and Ashley’s Law Passes First Committee

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami, Thursday secured committee 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... Read More.

Phillips 66 Supports Local Law Enforcement with $50,000 Donation for Critical Radio Equipment Upgrades

by Ponca City Now
Phillips 66 has donated $50,000 to the Ponca City Police Department to support the purchase of upgraded radio equipment, ensuring enhanced communication capabilities for officers in the field. The investment in new technology will improve response times, officer safety, and overall public safety for the Ponca City community. A formal check presentation was made... Read More.

DOJ Letter Bolsters Drummond Appeal of Injunction Against State Immigration Reform Law

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY  – A recent communication by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) supports Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s contention that the nation’s border crisis underscores the need for Oklahoma’s tough immigration reform law. That measure, House Bill 4156, was signed into law last year but paused in June – just days before it was to... Read More.
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Statewide Seminars on Transparency Law Strengthen Oklahomans’ Knowledge

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Nearly 750 Oklahomans attended one of five Open Meetings and Open Records seminars across the state this fall. Presented by the Office of Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and the Oklahoma Press Association (OPA), the educational series brought essential knowledge about government transparency to Lawton, Woodward, Tulsa, McAlester and Oklahoma City.Deputy... Read More.
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Food Insecurity Bill Becomes Law in Oklahoma

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation allowing restaurants and school cafeterias to donate leftover food without threat of civil liability, except in certain circumstances, has been signed into law. House Bill 1542, authored by Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, grants civil immunity to restaurants and school cafeterias donating leftover food."Unfortunately, the lack of protection from civil action has prevented... Read More.

School Board Discusses ACT, New Law

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The Ponca City Board of Education met Monday night and discussed student ACT scores, along with Senate Bill 783 that goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2022, and deals with student transfers.Ponca City High School teacher Betsy Easley gave the board an ACT update. Easley said the ACT Review Committee was created to allow... Read More.
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