JANUARY 2005 NEWS AUDIO CLIPS

Lawmakers Plan Women’s Caucus 01.31.05 mp3 (Sen. Leftwich and House Speaker Pro Tem Winchester discuss women's caucus.)

Sen. Mazzei Honors Campaign Pledge; Donates Pay to Public Schools 01.28.05 mp3 (Sen. Mazzie speaks on his salary donation to his district's schools.)

Democrats Offer HOPE for Working Families 01.27.05 mp3 (Sen. Hobson says that SB 958 is a plan to make a better tomorrow in Oklahoma for our children.) mp3 (Sen. Gumm discusses 5 components of the HOPE Bill.)

Republicans Join Doctors, Business Leaders to Call for 'Meaningful' Lawsuit Reform in 2005 01.27.05 mp3 (Sen. Coffee says Republicans are going to help Gov. Henry keep his promise to pass meaningful lawsuit reform.) mp3 (Sen. Williamson says this is an issue that affects every taxpayer and they will not stop until a meaningful piece of legislation is passed.) mp3 (Dr. Don Murray, OKC, explains that physicians are leaving Oklahoma in substantial numbers from fear of lawsuits. He says until lawsuit reform is passed, they will continue struggling with recruiting and keeping doctors in the state.)

Sen. Jolley Files Measure to Boost Fines for Failure to Use Child Restraints in Vehicles 01.26.05 mp3 (Sen. Jolley discusses his child safety seat fine bill.)

State Republican Leadership Turns Spotlight on Workers’ Compensation Crisis 01.25.05 mp3 (Sen. Coffee talks about the crisis of workers' comp in Oklahoma, and why businesses say it is the number one problem they face in our state.) mp3 (Sen. Pruitt discusses three goals of HB 2046).

Bills Filed Giving Tax Relief and Survivors Benefits for Oklahomans on Active Duty 01.21.05 mp3 (Sen. Coffee on bills to help members of military and their families.)

Sen. Coffee Authors Bill Making County Offices Nonpartisan 01.14.05 mp3 (Sen. Coffee proposes nonpartisan county races.)

Senate Republicans Supportive of Higher Ed Bond Issue, But Concerned About Funding Source 01.13.05 mp3 (Senate Republican Leader Glenn Coffee discusses his party's concerns about the Higher Ed Bond Issue.)

Senator Leftwich Files Ethics Bills on Elected Officials Becoming Lobbyists and Banning Capitol Contributions 01.11.05 mp3 (Sen. Leftwich discusses the ethics bills she recently filed.)

Hobson Elected to Second Term as Senate Leader 01.04.05 mp3 (Sen. Hobson's remarks to freshmen.) mp3 (Sen. Hobson says legislature has made important strides for state's economy.) mp3 (Sen. Hobson comments on education funding.)

Senate Democrats Make Power-Play With Senate Rules Change 01.04.05 mp3 (Sen. Coffee says the proposed rule change would have opened up the committee process.)