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Sen. Morgan speaks to the last dean of the Senate.
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Showing: May, 2006
The State Senate honored one of its own Tuesday. Senator Gilmer Capps was recognized by his colleagues for his 36 years of service in the distinguished body. The Snyder Democrat is leaving office this year due to term limits.
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Sen. Capps discusses occurrences over his 36 years of service that will never be experienced by any other state legislator because of term limits.
The State Senate honored one of its own Tuesday. Senator Gilmer Capps was recognized by his colleagues for his 36 years of service in the distinguished body. The Snyder Democrat is leaving office this year due to term limits.
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Sen. Morgan speaks to the last dean of the Senate.
Sen. Capps discusses occurrences over his 36 years of service that will never be experienced by any other state legislator because of term limits.
State Senator Kathleen Wilcoxson, R-Oklahoma City, has won final Senate approval for legislation banning the sale of lottery tickets at pawn shops, payday lenders and check-cashing businesses.
Wilcoxson was principal author of SB 1089, which was coauthored by Rep. Sally Kerns, R-Oklahoma City. The Senator said the strong bipartisan support for the measure was evidence that even those legislators who supported the lottery felt this was an important statement.
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Sen. Wilcoxson said Senate gave final approval to Lottery Ticket Sale bill which now goes to the Governor.
Senator Coffee's End of Week Q & A
Coffee focused on the fact that Senate Republicans have not had a chance to approve or disapprove Senate amendments to their key bills on elimination of the death tax, income tax cut and other important measures.
For the third straight year, the Senate Redhots are the champions of bedlam baseball, defeating the House 8-7 in Tuesday’s after session game at the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark.
Senate Coach David “Casey” Myers called the game, which benefited the American Cancer Society, “spectacular.”
“I knew stealth was going to win over youth…matter of fact, they were coming on strong in the last inning and it looked like we weren’t going to be able to hold them, but I believe one of them collapsed going around second and let us win,” said Coach Myers following the victory.
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Coach “Casey” Myers says Senate proved once again that they are the upper chamber.
“Broadway” Mike Morgan talks about Senate victory.
Randy “Bass-O” Bass and Charles “The Holstein” Wyrick relive the glory.
For the third straight year, the Senate Redhots are the champions of bedlam baseball, defeating the House 8-7 in Tuesday’s after session game at the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark.
Senate Coach David “Casey” Myers called the game, which benefited the American Cancer Society, “spectacular.”
“I knew stealth was going to win over youth…matter of fact, they were coming on strong in the last inning and it looked like we weren’t going to be able to hold them, but I believe one of them collapsed going around second and let us win,” said Coach Myers following the victory.
read more.
Coach “Casey” Myers says Senate proved once again that they are the upper chamber.
“Broadway” Mike Morgan talks about Senate victory.
Randy “Bass-O” Bass and Charles “The Holstein” Wyrick relive the glory.
For the third straight year, the Senate Redhots are the champions of bedlam baseball, defeating the House 8-7 in Tuesday’s after session game at the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark.
Senate Coach David “Casey” Myers called the game, which benefited the American Cancer Society, “spectacular.”
“I knew stealth was going to win over youth…matter of fact, they were coming on strong in the last inning and it looked like we weren’t going to be able to hold them, but I believe one of them collapsed going around second and let us win,” said Coach Myers following the victory.
read more.
Coach “Casey” Myers says Senate proved once again that they are the upper chamber.
“Broadway” Mike Morgan talks about Senate victory.
Randy “Bass-O” Bass and Charles “The Holstein” Wyrick relive the glory.
Saying it came down to a public health issue, Sen. Frank Shurden won final Senate approval Wednesday for a measure that would give the State Health Department regulatory control over tattooing. Senate Bill 806 now goes to Gov. Brad Henry for his consideration.
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Sen. Shurden debates for SB 608 to regulate tattooing.
Members of the State Legislature are warming up for the annual bedlam baseball game between the Senate and the House. The amateur athletes will be slugging it out at the Bricktown Ballpark Tuesday, May 2, after session.
“Everyone is welcome to attend—there’s no charge, but we’re asking for a suggested donation of $5 at the gate to benefit the American Cancer Society,” said Sen. David “Coach Casey” Myers of Ponca City, head coach and manager of the Senate Redhots.
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Coach Myers predicts another Senate victory at the Brick
