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Automated Lawn Mowers to Cut Grass at State Capitol to Save Money

Wednesday, April 9 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (March 31, 2025) – The Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), in partnership with Gov. Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Division of Government Efficiency (DOGE-OK), has introduced new automated lawn mowers to service the State Capitol grounds. This innovative approach is better for the soil... Read More.

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

Monday, March 31 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.

Drummond Lauds State Senate Passage of Critical Cybersecurity Bill

Friday, March 28 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.

Residue From Human Waste Has Long Been Used as Farm Fertilizer in Oklahoma. Some Neighbors in State Hate it

Friday, March 28 by AP

WELLSTON, Okla. (AP) — When Leslie Stewart moved to her home in a rural expanse of Lincoln County outside of Oklahoma City more than 20 years ago, she thought she’d found a slice of heaven. In a town of fewer than 700 people, her son could attend a good school and her acreage offered... Read More.

Bedlam Football in the Spring? Oklahoma State Coach Mike Gundy Suggests Scrimmage Against Sooners

Thursday, March 27 by News 6

STILLWATER, Okla. -One of the biggest college football topics in 2025 has been the future of spring football. Several college football programs have canceled their traditional spring games for the 2025 season, citing various reasons such as stadium renovations, player development priorities, and concerns over transfer portal tampering. Notably, 19 Power Four programs have opted... Read More.

OSU Cowgirls fall to South Dakota State in NCAA opener

Sunday, March 23 by The Associated Press

By JIM FULLER Associated PressSTORRS, Conn. (AP) — Facing a double-digit deficit early in the second half did not shake the confidence level of a South Dakota State women’s basketball team that starts all juniors and seniors.Using a more aggressive mindset after halftime, the 10th-seeded Jackrabbits won their NCAA tournament opener for the fifth... Read More.

OSU Cowgirls and South Dakota State square off in first round of NCAA Tournament

Saturday, March 22 by The Associated Press

By The Associated PressThe South Dakota State Jackrabbits (29-3, 19-0 Summit) and the Oklahoma State Cowgirls (25-6, 15-5 Big 12) will play today at 3:30 p.m. EDT in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.The BETMGM SPORTSBOOK Line has the Cowgirls at -6 and the over/under is 138.5.The Cowgirls' record in Big 12 play... Read More.

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

Wednesday, March 19 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.

Gov. Stitt Declares State of Emergency in 12 Oklahoma Counties

Saturday, March 15 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Gov. Kevin Stitt is assessing the widespread destruction caused by Oklahoma’s recent wildfires, describing the devastation as unpredictable and heartbreaking.Saturday morning, Stitt declared a state of emergency in 12 Oklahoma Counties.Those counties are:Cleveland Creek Dewey Grady Lincoln Logan Oklahoma Pawnee Payne Pottawatomie Roger Mills StephensThe Executive Order reads, in... Read More.

Work for State Farmers/Ranchers Recognized

Wednesday, March 12 by Beverly Cantrell

by Rep. John PfeifferI recently received a Champion Award from Oklahoma Farm Bureau in recognition of my work in the Legislature to advocate for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers. I and the five other recipients were noted for going the extra mile to ensure the voices of agriculturalists are represented at the State Capitol and... Read More.

Audit of Oklahoma State University Finds Mismanagement of $41 Million in State Funds

Thursday, March 6 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -An audit report released on Wednesday by the Office of Internal Audit at Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges Board of Regents has found significant issues in the allocation and management of legislatively appropriated funds at Oklahoma State University.The audit concluded that a total of $41 million in state funds received between July 1,... Read More.

Hundreds Expected for Senior Day at Oklahoma State Capitol

Monday, March 3 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Advocates for Oklahoma’s aging population are encouraging seniors to make their voices heard at the Oklahoma State Capitol Monday morning. Hundreds of seniors, as well as their family, friends and caregivers, are expected to gather at the Capitol for Oklahoma Senior Day, an annual event meant to put forward issues... Read More.