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Senate Passes Risk Based Bail Reform Bill

Senate Passes Risk Based Bail Reform Bill

Senate Passes Risk Based Bail Reform Bill

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Todd Gollihare, R-Kellyville, secured Senate passage of Senate Bill 1618, legislation to modernize Oklahoma’s pretrial system by equipping judges with validated risk assessment tools to better protect communities and ensure consistent, informed release decisions.Senate Bill...
House Bill Restores Reading Requirement for Driver Licenses

House Bill Restores Reading Requirement for Driver Licenses

House Bill Restores Reading Requirement for Driver Licenses

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives has passed legislation aimed at strengthening literacy among young drivers by restoring an eighth-grade reading requirement for minors seeking a driver license.House Bill 4153, authored by Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, would require applicants...
Bill Expands Access to Narcan

Bill Expands Access to Narcan

Bill Expands Access to Narcan

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate advanced legislation designed to expand public access to life-saving opioid antagonists, such as Narcan, and empower individuals to act in emergency overdose situations.Senate Bill 65 authorizes any person to possess and acquire emergency opioid antagonists and may...
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives has approved legislation by Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, aimed at protecting

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives has approved legislation by Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, aimed at protecting

House Bill Would Protect Voluntary Prayer

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
voluntary religious expression in public schools.House Bill 3240 requires school districts and charter schools to adopt policies allowing students and school employees the opportunity to participate in a voluntary period of prayer or reading of religious texts during the school day.
Livesay Orchards in Porter is known for its fruit and you pick operations.

Livesay Orchards in Porter is known for its fruit and you pick operations.

Senate Moves to Strengthen Local Food

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to encourage and promote more local farming throughout the state, including urban areas, has been approved by the full Senate.

Today In History

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
April 1 is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 274 days remain until the end of the year.1515 Portuguese fleet under Afonso de Albuquerque capture the Persian fortress of Hormuz, renaming it the Fort of Our Lady of the Conception• 1693 Cotton Mather's...
Avery Fisher, (L), with Rep. Mike Dobrinski, both of Okeene. Fisher served as a page for Dobrinksi during the Legislative session.

Avery Fisher, (L), with Rep. Mike Dobrinski, both of Okeene. Fisher served as a page for Dobrinksi during the Legislative session.

Avery Fisher Pages for Dobrinski

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – Avery Fisher, a senior at Okeene High School, paged in the office of Rep. Mike Dobrinski, ROkeene, from March 2326.Avery is the daughter of Clayton and Tara Fisher.'My family and I are blessed to have Avery and her family as our neighbors in Okeene,' Dobrinski said.
How To Become A Tree City, USA

How To Become A Tree City, USA

How To Become A Tree City, USA

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Considering the winds in the past few days, it is a wonder that Watonga has any trees left standing. However, there is a move afoot to turn the Eagle City into a Tree City.What does that mean?

Community Events

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
4/ 1-Watonga High School Enrollent for 26-27 School Year, Juniors, 5 p.m. in the Commons -Watonga 6th grade Track @ Clinton -Watonga HS Cheer Tryouts 3:45 - 5 p.m. -Watonga HS Cheer Team Meeting 5:30 p.m. -Geary USAO Scholastic Meet @ Chickasha -Geary State Testing 11:30 am - Juniors - U.S. History...
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