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With friends, family and supporters gathered in the Senate Gallery, Shawnee attorney Charlie Laster was sworn in by State Supreme Court Justice Joseph M. Watt on Monday. Laster succeeded Brad Henry as the District State Senator, who was in midterm when he was elected governor. This is a proud day for my family and for me. Its an honor I dont take lightly and I pledge to do the very best job I possibly can representing District , said Laster. Among those offering their congratulations to the new legislator was Senate President Pro Tempore Cal Hobson. read more.

Oklahoma State Senate Communications Division
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 30 For Immediate Release: February 3, 2003 Clip Standingroomonly in Senate Chambers for public hearing on budget cuts for programs for the severely disabled Sen Robert M. Kerr and Sen Pres Pro Tempore Cal Hobson at public hearing Senate Subcommittee Holds Public Hearing read more.

Oklahoma State Senate Communications Division
State Capitol
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 30 For Immediate Release: February 3, 2003 Clip Standingroomonly in Senate Chambers for public hearing on budget cuts for programs for the severely disabled Sen Robert M. Kerr and Sen Pres Pro Tempore Cal Hobson at public hearing Senate Subcommittee Holds Public Hearing read more.

Oklahoma City – Senate President Pro Tempore Cal Hobson, speaking at Wednesday’s education rally at the state Capitol, made a surprise proposal for a one-cent sales tax increase on Oklahomans and pledged to rally fellow Democrat senators to support his tax hike proposal.

Statement by Senator Cal Hobson,
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Senator Charles Ford announced the dedication of another original painting commissioned by the Oklahoma State Senate Historical Preservation Fund Inc. The painting, entitled Dugout Soddy on the Prairie, by internationally known western artist Wayne Cooper of Depew, Oklahoma was unveiled during a ceremony in the House Chamber this afternoon. After the land run, many pioneers made their homes in sod houses. The painting depicts a pioneer woman going about her daily chores outside her sod home. Once they dotted the landscape in western Oklahoma. read more.

Oklahoma State Senate Communications Division
State Capitol
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 30 For Immediate Release: February 3, 2003 Clip
Republican Legislators Comment on State of the State Republican Leaders Find Common Ground
With Henrys State of State Address, Budget Oklahoma City The Republican leaders of the state Senate and House of Representatives said Monday they were pleased to find common ground with Governor Brad Henry following the release of the governors FY 200 budget and his State of the State Address. read more.