Senate Votes to Raise Age of Consent

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.

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Votes To Increase Toll Prices Beginning In 2025; Here’s How It Would Impact You

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has approved a vote to increase tolls beginning on Jan. 1. The increase will help fund the $8 billion ACCESS Oklahoma project, which is a 10-year plan to expand existing turnpikes and build new ones, OTA says. Related: OTA Increases ACCESS Oklahoma Cost Projection By $3 Billion How much are toll prices on... Read More.
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OK House Votes Yes for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

The Oklahoma House this week unanimously passed a bill that will open Oklahoma Promise scholarships to students with intellectual disabilities.Senate Bill 322 creates the Oklahoma Higher Education Tuition Aid Act - Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Trust Fund to provide students with intellectual disabilities tuition grants for attending comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs. The measure... Read More.
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Ponca City Board votes to advertise bids on Prospect Ave. reconstruction project

At the Ponca City Board of Commissioners meeting Monday night, board members voted to authorize the advertisement for bids for the street improvement project, Concrete Pavement Reconstruction, Prospect Avenue – 14th Street to 350 Feet West. This project is for concrete pavement reconstruction of Prospect Avenue from Fourteenth Street to 350 feet west. The outside lanes,... Read More.

Lincoln Students Cast Their Votes in Special Election

Lincoln Elementary School teacher, Molly Smith, organized an election for all Lincoln students and staff. They voted for their favorite ice cream topping- strawberry, chocolate or caramel. Voting booths were ready first thing this morning, and they cast their ballots. Principals purchased ice cream and toppings for all students. The winning topping was CHOCOLATE!   Pictured top left: Ny’ree... Read More.