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House Republicans propose new act for stricter campaign finance regulations

By OKC Standard | Sep 11, 2024

House Republicans introduce act to strengthen campaign finance laws

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Congressman Josh Brecheen issues statement on 23rd anniversary of 9/11 attacks

By OKC Standard | Sep 11, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen issued a statement to mark the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks.

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House passes bills to modernize congressional operations

By OKC Standard | Sep 10, 2024

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

By OKC Standard | Sep 9, 2024

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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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By OKC Standard | Sep 8, 2024

These former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | Sep 8, 2024

The following parishes in the OKC Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Congressman Josh Brecheen hosts over 100 town halls during first term

By OKC Standard | Sep 3, 2024

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

By OKC Standard | Sep 3, 2024

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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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | Sep 3, 2024

The following parishes in the OKC Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 2?

By OKC Standard | Sep 1, 2024

These former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 2.

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Moore man sentenced for armed carjacking after threatening driver

By OKC Standard | Aug 30, 2024

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

By OKC Standard | Aug 30, 2024

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

By OKC Standard | Aug 29, 2024

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

By OKC Standard | Aug 26, 2024

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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Which former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By OKC Standard | Aug 25, 2024

These former OKC Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | Aug 24, 2024

The following parishes in the OKC Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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How many companies in cities across Pottawatomie County received FDA citations in Q2?

By OKC Standard | Aug 23, 2024

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

By OKC Standard | Aug 22, 2024

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.

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Congressman Brecheen's office now accepting service academy nominations for 2024

By OKC Standard | Aug 19, 2024

The office of Congressman Josh Brecheen has announced the acceptance of service academy nomination applications for 2024.

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Congressman Brecheen announces additional August town halls across Oklahoma's Second District

By OKC Standard | Aug 19, 2024

Congressman Josh Brecheen has announced a series of in-person town halls for August, inviting constituents to share their thoughts and ask questions on policy issues affecting Washington, D.C., and Oklahoma.