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OKLAHOMA CITY – Highlighting Oklahoma’s identity as an “all of the above” energy state, Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, led an interim study before the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee to evaluate the state’s energy tax policies and how they impact economic growth and job creation.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mark Mann issued a statement after Thursday’s announcement about the future of education in Oklahoma following the departure of former Superintendent Ryan Walters.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Modernizing Oklahoma’s child tax credit (CTC) would improve outcomes for children while helping parents, grandparents, and foster parents better afford basic necessities. Sen. Nikki Nice said those were among the findings presented during her interim study in the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee on the benefits of updating the credit. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate and House Democrats will host the second of their fall series of Capitol Conversations, and this event will focus on the state budget. While appropriations subcommittees do not afford an opportunity for public input as they debate and vote on budget bills, this upcoming Capitol Conversation will give Oklahomans a chance to share their views with Democrats who serve on Appropriations.

OKLAHOMA CITY – When the Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) would cease patrolling the state’s metropolitan counties and instead leave local law enforcement to cover the interstates, Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate and House Democrats want to hear from the public at upcoming events at the state Capitol. These public forums will focus on education, the state budget, and bill filing, as well as providing an opportunity for people to give their input on solving problems that Oklahomans face.  

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoma City, Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus have adopted a resolution urging state and local leaders in Oklahoma to follow the U.S. Constitution and treat immigrants with fairness, respect, and humanity.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – With work on the 2025 legislative session concluded, Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt said there were important wins that will help Oklahomans but also pointed to missed opportunities to address the biggest challenges peop