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Capitol Conversations By Sen. Bill Coleman

by Ponca City Now
The Senate adjourned this year’s legislative session at 12:25 a.m. on May 30. We adjourned Sine Die, a term signaling final adjournment, after a long week of addressing remaining policy proposals, confirming dozens of the governor’s appointees to serve in state government and voting to override most of the governor’s vetoes. Overall, I believe it... Read More.

House Bill Co Authored by Sen. Coleman Passes, Cuts Red Tape for Childcare Facilities

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – House Bill 1847 authored by Rep. Suzanne Schreiber, D-Tulsa, and Senator Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, became law. The new law exempts at-home childcare centers from unnecessary regulation, saving our small home childcares money and time that will both be reinvested in the business of taking care of families. Oklahoma is facing a... Read More.
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Sen. Weaver Secures Senate Approval for Bill Expanding Definition of Aggravated DUI

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate has passed a comprehensive measure by Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, aimed at strengthening penalties for impaired drivers and enhancing efforts to prevent repeat DUI offenses.Senate Bill 54 expands the definition of aggravated DUI to include individuals convicted of driving under the influence while also committing offenses such as causing... Read More.

Oklahoma Governor Race: Former State Sen. Mike Mazzei Announces Candidacy

by News 9
Former Oklahoma State Senator Mike Mazzei announced he is running for governor.Mazzei served as an Oklahoma State Senator, representing District 25, after winning the Republican primary election for the district in 2004. Mazzei faced no opposition from the Democratic or Independent parties.During Mazzei's time in the Senate, he pushed for tax cuts, pension reform... Read More.
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Legislative Update With Sen. Bill Coleman-Ponca City

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.

Sen. Goodwin Enters Plea for Stop Sign Violation

by News 6
TULSA, Okla. -Editor's Note: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified Mayor Monroe Nichols as Senator Goodwin's attorney. We have corrected that error and apologize for the mistake.Oklahoma State Senator Regina Goodwin entered a nolo contendere plea in traffic court on Sunday and was convicted of failing to stop at a stop sign in... Read More.

Pro Tem Elect Paxton and Sen. Thompson to Refile Legislation to Limit Virtual Days in Public Education

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Pro Tem-Elect Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle and Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, recently announced their plans to refile legislation to reduce the use of virtual school days in public education. “We continue to see the disastrous and inefficient effects virtual learning is having on our children,” Pro Tem-Elect Paxton said. “We also continue to... Read More.
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Sen. Lankford hosting virtual conference call Wednesday

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Senator James Lankford invites local businesses to join him for a virtual conference call Wednesday afternoon, as he shares about federal programs relative to the COVID-19 pandemic, and specifically how they apply to Ponca City.Lankford will open with a 10 minute update, and spend about 30 minutes answering questions submitted in advance by... Read More.