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Governor Stitt seeks to exclude soda, candy from food stamp purchases

Saturday, June 28 by The Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said on Thursday the state is seeking federal permission to exclude soft drinks and candy from the list of items that can be purchased under the benefit for low-income Americans long known as food stamps.Stitt made the announcement during an event at the Capitol with U.S.... Read More.

Swadley’s attorney accuses Oklahoma attorney general of misconduct, seeks disqualification from criminal case

Monday, June 16 by News 9

The legal fight between Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and Brent Swadley, founder of Swadley’s Bar-B-Q, has escalated. In an interview, Swadley’s lead attorney, Bryan King, revealed the basis for a formal motion asking the court to disqualify Drummond and his office from prosecuting the criminal case, accusing the attorney general of making repeated, prejudicial... Read More.

OCSO Seeks Public Help in Bluestem Lake Homicide Case; Suspect in Custody

Saturday, March 8 by KTUL

Update: The victim is an adultOSAGE COUNTY, OKLA (KTUL) — Deputies with the Osage County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) responded to a reported shooting at Bluestem Lake.The incident occurred during a juvenile birthday party.According to OCSO, alcohol was present at the party.Caleb Andrews, also known as “Laylo,” was identified as a suspect in the murder of... Read More.

Medical Examiner’s Office Seeks $3.5 Million Increase in Budget to Regain Accreditation

Tuesday, January 28 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Oklahoma agencies are asking lawmakers for more than $13 billion in appropriated budget requests for FY26. The Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is asking for a budget increase of 21%, or $3.5 million, from... Read More.

Senate Bill Seeks to End Wind Farm Subsidies

Wednesday, January 1 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Sen. Jonathan Wingard filed Senate Bill 239. The bill aims to stop state tax subsidies for wind farms. The proposed legislation seeks to eliminate the zero-emission subsidy for wind production after the 2025 tax year, potentially saving taxpayers up to $16 million annually. Oklahoma spends several hundred million taxpayer dollars each year subsidizing... Read More.

New Bill Seeks to Stop Political Parties from Abusing Taxpayer Dollars

Thursday, December 12 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Political parties will be required to honor the will of their electorate or bear the cost when House Bill 1010, filed this week by Rep. Molly Jenkins, R-Coyle, becomes law. Jenkins filed HB1010 in response to actions by a small group of elite Democrat Party power brokers after they removed the... Read More.

PCPD Seeks Stop N Go Robbery Suspect

Tuesday, December 3 by Ponca City Now

On the evening of December 1st, a male subject wearing a hoody, sweatpants, blue latex gloves, and a red mask entered the Stop N Go at 501 W. Highland. The suspect pointed a snub nosed revolver at the clerk and ordered the clerk to open the register. The suspect received over $600.00 and placed it... Read More.