Veto overridden of bill to allow state funding for the Office of Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons

OKLAHOMA CITY – The veto of a bill that would allow state funding for the Office of Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons, HB 1137, was overridden by the House and the Senate. The bill’s author, Rep. Ron Stewart, D-Tulsa, celebrated the veto override.“Today, the Oklahoma Legislature demonstrated its unwavering commitment to justice and... Read More.
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Third Annual Hmong Day held at State Capitol

OKLAHOMA CITY – The 3rd annual Hmong Day was held at the State Capitol on May 15, hosted in partnership with the Hmong American Association of Oklahoma.Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, formally recognized the Hmong delegation on the Senate floor, honoring the community and the service of the Hmong Vietnam Veterans who served alongside United... Read More.

5 things you need to know about the Oklahoma state income tax cut

OKLAHOMA CITY -State leaders rolled out the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which includes an income tax cut. Republican leaders did not originally see eye-to-eye on the logistics of the cut, but did come to a compromise.What tax cut did lawmakers agree on?State lawmakers agreed to eliminate the bottom three of the six total tax brackets.... Read More.
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State Superintendent Ryan Walters considering run for governor

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — State Superintendent Ryan Walters is considering a run for Governor.During an interview with Newschannel 8's Lauren Henry, he said he's going to use the summer to make a decision."What we're looking at is a decision for this summer," Walters said. "Right now, I've been focused on getting through session and working... Read More.

Two members of Ponca City High School’s Gifted and Talented program chosen to represent Ponca City in the State competition at OSU

Two members of Ponca City High School's Gifted and Talented program presented their research at the Oklahoma National History Day State competition held at the Oklahoma Historical Society in Oklahoma City on Thursday May 8. Both students were chosen to represent Ponca City in the State competition after competing in the Regional competition at... Read More.

Kansas Gov. wants board to reconsider parole granted to Tulsa man convicted of killing state trooper

By JOHN HANNA Associated PressTOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Tulsa man convicted of killing a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper in 1978 has been granted parole after having past requests rejected, inspiring criticism and prompting the Governor on Friday to call for reconsidering the decision.Jimmie K. Nelms and another man, both from Tulsa, Oklahoma, were... Read More.
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Ponca City Wildcats Esports Overwatch 2 Team is going to OKSE State

Ponca City Wildcats Esports Overwatch 2 Team is going to OKSE State.The Overwatch 2 team battled through a tough playoff bracket of 8 different teams. They played a minimum of 2 games per team leading to a 7-5 victory in playoffs. This has landed them the number 3 seed going into the OKSE State... Read More.

AmeriCorps service program that touches every state gets targeted by Elon Musk’s DOGE

(AP) — A community service program that sends young adults across the U.S. to respond to natural disasters and help with community projects was the latest target of the Trump administration’s campaign to slash government spending.AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community Corps informed volunteers on Tuesday that they would exit the program early “due to programmatic... Read More.

Ponca City UC Director Tim Williams Spent Tuesday at the State Capitol for Higher Education

University Center Director Tim Williams spent Tuesday at the State Capitol for Higher Education/Oklahoma's Promise Day at the Capitol. Representatives from colleges and universities across Oklahoma gathered to advocate for higher education and celebrate the impact higher education has on our state.Williams met with Senator Bill Coleman, Representative Ken Luttrell, Representative Toni Hasenbeck, Senator... Read More.