75.9% of college applicants to Oklahoma County's 17 universities were admitted for fall 2022
Oklahoma County's 17 universities admitted an estimated 75.9% of applicants for fall 2022, a decrease from the previous year.
Senators criticize Biden-Harris administration over FAFSA delays
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) joined Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) in introducing a resolution to condemn the Biden-Harris administration’s rollout of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024-2025 school year. The resolution criticizes the problematic rollout, calls for the Department of Education (ED) to identify and fix any issues for this year, and requests leaders to testify before congressional committees regarding the rollout.
Mullin criticizes Harris' stance change on fracking during Senate speech
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) delivered remarks on the Senate floor yesterday in favor of the Protecting American Energy Production Act following Vice President Kamala Harris’ shift in stance on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) policy. Mullin emphasized the importance of American energy independence to reduce costs for consumers and to supply both the nation and its allies with cleaner, more affordable energy.
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- Senator Mullin announces deadline for service academy nominations
- Congressman Brecheen supports multiple bills targeting China's influence
- House Republicans propose new act for stricter campaign finance regulations
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House passes bills to modernize congressional operations
Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7592 and H.R. 7593, two pieces of legislation sponsored by Congresswoman Bice. The first bill, H.R. 7592, rescinds the print requirement of the Annotated Constitution and promotes a more cost-effective, efficient, and regularly updated digital version. This reform aims to reduce government waste and save taxpayers millions of dollars. The second bill, H.R. 7593, strengthens Article I of the Constitution and modernizes the Congressional Research Service’s ability to collect information from executive agencies.
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Senator Mullin responds to House report on Afghanistan withdrawal
Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) released a statement in response to the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Majority report on the 2021 withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan.
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Congressman Josh Brecheen hosts over 100 town halls during first term
As the summer district work period concludes, Congressman Josh Brecheen has hosted 106 in-person town halls during his first term in Congress.
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Senator Mullin engages Northwest Oklahoma communities during 'Community Conversations' tour
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) engaged with community leaders, constituents, and local elected officials in Northwest Oklahoma. The senator visited Medford, Cherokee, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, and Fairview to hold ‘Community Conversations’ on his work in Washington and Oklahoma. Topics ranged from inflation and agriculture to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the border crisis.
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Moore man sentenced for armed carjacking after threatening driver
OKLAHOMA CITY – Earlier this week, Brian Gene Two-Babies, 39, of Moore, was sentenced to serve 121 months in federal prison for brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence and carjacking, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.
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Lawton man sentenced to 30 years for production of child pornography
OKLAHOMA CITY – Charles Raymond French, Jr., 38, of Lawton, was sentenced to serve 360 months in federal prison for production of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.
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Senator Markwayne Mullin hosts discussions across southwest Oklahoma
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) spent the day in southwest Oklahoma hosting “Community Conversations” with community leaders, constituents, law enforcement, state officials, and business owners in Cheyenne, Elk City, Mangum, and Hollis as part of a busy in-state work period.
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Mullin calls for accountability on anniversary of Abbey Gate attack
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) has issued a statement marking the third anniversary of the Abbey Gate terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. The attack, which occurred during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, resulted in the deaths of 13 American servicemembers.
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How many companies in cities across Pottawatomie County received FDA citations in Q2?
There was one company in a city associated with Pottawatomie County that received an FDA citation as a result of one inspection conducted in the county over the second quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Federal jury convicts man for illegal firearm possession after police altercation
A federal jury has convicted Ronnie Gerald Wiggins, 60, of Norman, for illegal possession of a firearm following a previous felony conviction, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.