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Service Animal Protection Bill Becomes Law

Monday, June 2 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – OKLAHOMA CITY – House Bill 1178 became law after Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, successfully led an override of the governor’s veto. The bill strengthens Oklahoma’s laws regarding service animals, ensuring greater protection for individuals with disabilities. The new law clarifies that only animals trained to perform tasks for individuals with disabilities qualify as... Read More.

Trump Says He’s Ending Secret Service Protection for Biden’s Adult Children

Wednesday, March 19 by AP

President Donald Trump said Monday he was ending “immediately” the Secret Service protection details assigned to Democrat Joe Biden's adult children, which the former president had extended to July shortly before leaving office in January.The Republican president on social media objected to what he said were 18 agents assigned to Hunter Biden's protective detail... Read More.

Utility Rate Payer Protection Bill Passes House

Thursday, March 6 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill seeking to protect utility customers from paying higher rates because of 2021's Winter Storm Uri unanimously passed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Tuesday. Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, authored House Bill 1220, which would prohibit municipalities that have franchise agreements with utility companies from assessing those fees and... Read More.

Estes Backs Bill To Combat Human Trafficking; Nixes Contraception Protection Measure, Neo-Nazi Probe

Wednesday, July 27 by Lyman James

Congressman Ron Estes voted in favor of a bill Tuesday that reauthorizes programs to combat human trafficking and addresses related issues.Estes, a Republican, represents Kansas’ 4th Congressional District, which includes Cowley County.The bill reauthorizes through FY2026 various programs, including Department of State and Department of Justice activities to combat human trafficking internationally and the... Read More.

Prepare For A Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Application

Monday, April 13 by Lyman James

The application process will primarily be through an online portal with your bank and should be very fast (days). If there are potential conflicts, your application will likely enter an 'exception' process - which may involve a lot more time - in a manual process, so preparation is important. Talk to your CPA.... Read More.