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Senate approves bill to establish national monument honoring Greenwood District

by News 6
WASHINGTON -The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bill that would designate a national monument in Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District, the site of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.The Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration. If passed by the House and signed into law by... Read More.

House passes major tax and spending bill ahead of Memorial Day; Senate faces tough road ahead

by News 9
WASHINGTON -House Republicans pulled off what many had considered unlikely—passing a sweeping tax and spending package with narrow support and significant behind-the-scenes negotiation. Now, as the bill moves to the Senate, questions remain about what elements will survive and whether it can meet the July 4 deadline favored by the President..In an interview on DC... Read More.

Senate Republican Co-Chair Applauds Innovation Expansion Program’s Role in Creating Nearly 1,000 Jobs Statewide

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Republican leaders are applauding the success of the Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program (OIEP), which recently supported nearly $88 million in private investment and helped create 971 new jobs across the state.The program, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce in partnership with the Oklahoma Finance Authorities, provides targeted incentives to help existing Oklahoma... Read More.
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Senate Votes to Raise Age of Consent

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, secured unanimous approval from the Senate for House Bill 1003, which raises the age of consent from 16 to 18 years of age.Hamilton has been a leading proponent of legislation intended to enhance protections for children in Oklahoma, and stated he carried this measure to... Read More.

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.
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Drummond Lauds State Senate Passage of Critical Cybersecurity Bill

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY  – The Oklahoma State Senate Thursday passed Senate Bill 626 requiring businesses to report any security breaches to the Attorney General’s Office if personal information is exposed.  Authored by Sen. Brent Howard and Rep. John Pfeiffer, the measure is designed to strengthen cybersecurity protections and enhance the state’s ability to investigate and... Read More.

House and Senate Pass Resolution Honoring Firefighters and First Responders Battling State Wildfires

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House and Senate passed a concurrent resolution  honoring and thanking firefighters and first responders who have been and continue to fight widespread wildfires across the state.High winds, low humidity and ongoing drought conditions brought high fire chances last week and those conditions continue into this week.House Concurrent Resolution 1008, by... Read More.
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Food Truck Freedom Act Advances to Senate

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives advanced House Bill 1076, also known as the Food Truck Freedom Act, authored by Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa. With an 85-3 vote, the bill aims to streamline the licensing process, allowing vendors with a valid state food establishment license to operate anywhere in... Read More.

Senate Approves Mental Health Consent Decree

by Ponca City Now
Senate vote finalizes decree, sending it to the Secretary of State OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate voted to approve the mental health consent decree that reduces wait times to treat defendants who have been declared incompetent to stand trial and awaiting competency restoration treatment.The resolution passed by a voice vote on the Senate Floor. The... Read More.
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