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Legislative Update

by Ponca City Now
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and I was glad my recent interim study helped shine a light on the gaps in our legal system when it comes to protecting victims of this devastating crime. I now have a list of issues to explore further as I consider legislation for the next legislative session.One... Read More.

Senator Darrell Weaver Receives Legislative Career Achievement Award from Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, was recently presented with the Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association’s Oklahoma Legislative Career Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding vision, dedication, leadership, and commitment to supporting Oklahoma’s sheriffs.“Throughout my decades in law enforcement, I experienced firsthand many of the same challenges our law enforcement officers and sheriffs’ departments face... Read More.

Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert Leads Legislative Delegation to the White House

by Ponca City Now
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, along with members of the Oklahoma House and Senate Republican Caucuses were recently invited to hear directly from members of President Trump’s Cabinet and other federal officials about policies impacting Oklahoma.This legislative leadership visit to Washington, D.C., organized in partnership with the White House Office... Read More.
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Legislative Update With Sen. Coleman

by Ponca City Now
Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton recently approved senators’ requests for nearly 75 interim studies that will take place at the Capitol through the late summer and early fall. The House Speaker is still reviewing more than 150 study requests from representatives. Because there’s often overlap between the chambers on key policy issues, a handful... Read More.

Pro Tem Paxton Approves Interim Study Requests for 2025 Legislative Interim

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, has approved a series of interim study requests that will be considered during the Oklahoma Senate’s interim period. Interim studies have been assigned to relevant Senate committees and will be scheduled at the discretion of each committee chair. All approved studies must be completed by... Read More.
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Senator Thompson and Her Legislative Work to Support MOHA

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, issued the following statement Thursday in recognition of the "Make Oklahoma Healthy Again" event hosted at the State Capitol by Governor Kevin Stitt and featuring HHS Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.:“I want to welcome Secretary Kennedy to the Oklahoma State Capitol and thank Governor Stitt for shining... Read More.

Oklahoma Legislative Leaders Condemn Political Violence Following the Shootings of Minnesota Lawmakers

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Legislative leaders have released the following statements in response to Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses being shot last night. Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle  “This horrific act is not just an attack on these public servants and their families, it is an attack on every American who believes in the rule... Read More.

Legislative Leaders Comment on Passage of Budget Bill

by Ponca City Now
 OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, and appropriations chairmen from both chambers Thursday released the following statements after the $12.59 billion state budget bill for Fiscal Year 2026 passed off the Senate floor.This budget delivers a $121 million increase for public education, addresses the funding shortfall at... Read More.
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Drummond urges legislative overrides of Stitt vetoes

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY  – In the wake of Gov. Stitt’s flurry of vetoes this legislative session, Attorney General Gentner Drummond is calling on state legislators to remind the Governor that they are a co-equal branch of government.“The power of the override is critical in these waning days of session,” said Drummond. “Gov. Stitt is forcing... Read More.

OSU Senior Completes Legislative Internship at Oklahoma Capitol

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma State University senior Gus Ward has spent the spring semester gaining firsthand experience in state government while interning for Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, and Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan.Ward, a senior studying agribusiness, graduated Saturday, May 10. As an intern at the Oklahoma State Capitol, Ward assisted with daily office operations,... Read More.

Representative Molly Jenkins, Common-Sense Legislative Accountability

by Ponca City Now
One of our most important responsibilities at the Capitol is ensuring that state agencies follow the proper process when crafting their rules. This session, we’re taking a hard look at more than 5,600 pages of administrative rules. That’s a mountain of red tape that impacts everything from how agencies operate to how Oklahomans live... Read More.
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