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Urgent Legislative Request to Address Student Walkouts and Uphold School Attendance Laws

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY — A group of Oklahoma state senators and representatives sent a formal letter to State Superintendent Lindel Fields calling for immediate action regarding recent student walkouts at public schools statewide. These protests, which targeted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and law enforcement personnel, disrupted instructional time at schools including Hale High... Read More.

Felony charges filed against former Rep. Ajay Pittman, legislative assistant

by News 6
State Rep. Ayshia “Ajay” Pittman announced her resignation from the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Wednesday, just hours after the Oklahoma Attorney General filed felony charges against her and an executive assistant in the Oklahoma State Senate, Trena Byas. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the constituents of House District 99,”... Read More.

Jenkins Files Bills for Voters to Decide Legislative Pay

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY — Rep. Molly Jenkins, R-Coyle, has filed three bills she says are aimed at giving voters a direct voice in decisions about pay raises for legislators and statewide elected officials. Jenkins said she introduced the three pieces of legislation after the Oklahoma Legislative Compensation Board met in executive session late last year before... Read More.
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Legislative Update With Sen. Bill Coleman

by Ponca City Now
As we begin a new year, the start of the 2026 legislative session is right around the corner. My legislative colleagues and I have until Jan. 15 to file bills for the upcoming session. To get ahead of that deadline, I’ve already introduced several measures that can be considered once the new session begins... Read More.

Legislative Update

by Ponca City Now
The Senate wrapped up interim studies by the end of October after committees spent four months exploring a wide range of policy topics. I’m pleased to say that all the studies held before the Senate Business and Insurance Committee were extremely productive and will likely lead to legislation filed ahead of next year’s legislative... Read More.

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.
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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.

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.
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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.

Trump celebrates major legislative win as Congress shifts focus to 2026 budget battle

by News 9
WASHINGTON - After President Donald Trump signed what he calls his "one big beautiful bill" into law, attention in Washington is already turning toward the next political challenge: passing a federal budget for fiscal year 2026. Despite the celebratory mood at the White House, lawmakers face a tight deadline. With less than three months left in the... Read More.

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.
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