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

Monday, September 29 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

Saturday, July 19 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

Monday, July 7 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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Trump celebrates major legislative win as Congress shifts focus to 2026 budget battle

Monday, July 7 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

Friday, June 27 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

Saturday, June 14 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.

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Legislative Leaders Comment on Passage of Budget Bill

Friday, May 23 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.

Drummond urges legislative overrides of Stitt vetoes

Friday, May 23 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

Tuesday, May 13 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.

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Representative Molly Jenkins, Common-Sense Legislative Accountability

Wednesday, May 7 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.

Legislative Breakfast in Blackwell

Thursday, March 27 by Ponca City Now

Join others for breakfast at Mary's Grill, March 28, 2025 at 7:30AM.Meet your state legislators, hear about legislative measures, and discuss their impacts on the community.

Legislative Update With Sen. Bill Coleman-Ponca City

Tuesday, February 11 by Ponca City Now

The legislative session is off to a busy start. The Senate and the House gaveled in for the four-month legislative session on Monday, Feb. 3. The session officially kicked off with senators and representatives gathering in the House chamber to listen to Gov. Kevin Stitt’s seventh State of the State address. I appreciate that the... Read More.