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Drummond files suit to protect Oklahomans’ genetic information

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a federal lawsuit to block genetic testing company 23andMe from selling the private DNA information of 15 million customers without their permission. He joined attorneys general from 27 other states in the legal challenge, arguing that the company's plan to auction off customers' genetic data... Read More.

Governor Signs “Protect Our Kids Act” into Law

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Protect Our Kids Act, authored by Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa, has been signed into law. The measure is designed to strengthen transparency and accountability in cases involving alleged abuse or sexual misconduct by school employees.The Protect Our Kids Act, House Bill 1075, closes long-standing gaps in how... Read More.

Bill to Protect Juvenile Detainees from Exploitation Heads to Governor’s Desk

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to strengthen protections for youth in state custody by requiring mandatory reporting of sexual misconduct in juvenile facilities has passed the Legislature and is now headed to the governor for consideration.Senate Bill 870, authored by Rep. Danny Williams, R-Seminole, and Sen. Dave Rader, R-Tulsa, establishes the Accountability, Transparency and... Read More.
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E-ZPass scam: How to Protect Yourself From “Smishing” and Other Types of fraud

by News 9
OKLAHOMA CITY -Texting scams have become commonplace for nearly all cell phone owners, but a recent nationwide scam involving E-ZPass has caught the country's attention. The texts employ the practice of "smishing," which is when scammers impersonate a reputable company or government agency to trick people into giving up their personal information or money via... Read More.