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Showing: May, 2007
Week 15 Q & A with Co-President Pro Tem Glenn Coffee.

On a bipartisan vote, the Oklahoma Senate sent Gov. Brad Henry a revised version of a pro-life measure to prohibit taxpayer dollars, state-run hospitals, or state employees from being used to perform abortions.

“Senate Bill 139 is ‘Round 2’ of the Legislature’s effort to get the State of Oklahoma out of the abortion business. Passage of this legislation is a great victory for the unborn, and I strongly encourage the governor to sign it this time,” stated Williamson, R-Tulsa, the bill’s author.

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Sen. Williamson debates for passage of SB 139.

One day after the enactment of a bipartisan tax relief package, legislative leaders and the governor on Tuesday announced the outlines of a $7.1 billion state budget agreement that speeds up tax cuts for working Oklahomans, boosts teacher pay and includes important funds for critical state services such as public safety and state prisons.
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Speakers include Gov. Brad Henry, Senate Co-President Pro Tempore Glenn Coffee, President Pro Tempore Mike Morgan, House Speaker Lance Cargill and House Minority Leader Danny Morgan.
Week 14 Q & A with Co-President Pro Tem Glenn Coffee.
Topics include Wall Street Journal article criticizing Governor's veto of lawsuit reform bill, budget impasse and courts overturning OEA's lawsuit.


LaDonna Heintzelman wanted the right to wear a button with her sons picture during the trial of the man accused of his murder. State Sen. Jim Reynolds said the Midwest City mother will have that right. Thats after Senate Bill , known as Taylors Law was signed by Gov. Brad Henry on Wednesday. The bill was named for Heintzelmans son.
When I heard LaDonnas story, I immediately wanted to help. She simply wants to be able to honor her son with a photo of how he was in life, said Reynolds, ROklahoma City. This is an important day for victims rights and for Taylors family. read more.

Sen Reynolds reacts to signing of Taylor's law LaDonna Heintzelman said she was thrilled to learn Taylor's Law had been signed
LaDonna Heintzelman said she was thrilled to learn Taylor's Law had been signed


LaDonna Heintzelman wanted the right to wear a button with her sons picture during the trial of the man accused of his murder. State Sen. Jim Reynolds said the Midwest City mother will have that right. Thats after Senate Bill , known as Taylors Law was signed by Gov. Brad Henry on Wednesday. The bill was named for Heintzelmans son.
When I heard LaDonnas story, I immediately wanted to help. She simply wants to be able to honor her son with a photo of how he was in life, said Reynolds, ROklahoma City. This is an important day for victims rights and for Taylors family. read more.

Sen Reynolds reacts to signing of Taylor's law LaDonna Heintzelman said she was thrilled to learn Taylor's Law had been signed
LaDonna Heintzelman said she was thrilled to learn Taylor's Law had been signed

On Wednesday the evenly divided Oklahoma Senate again fell one short of the 32 votes needed to override Gov. Brad Henrys veto of SB 714, a pro-life bill that would prohibit state funds, facilities, and employees from being used to perform abortions except to save the life of the mother.

But Senate Bill 714s author, Sen. James A. Williamson of Tulsa, said he will continue the effort to ban state funding for abortions.
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Sen Williamson debates on second override attempt on veto of SB 714

The leaders of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma and the Catholic Diocese of Tulsa joined State Sen. James A. Williamson on Tuesday in support of a measure to restrict the performance of abortions at state facilities or by state employees.

Senate Bill 714 was vetoed by Gov. Brad Henry last month. Williamson has vowed to continue bringing up the legislation until he is successful in an override of the veto. Williamson said he intends to move to override when the Senate meets on Wednesday.
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Press conference audio: In order Sen. Williamson, Dr. of Ministry Anthony Jordan,

National and state business and education leaders briefed members of the Senate and House Education Committees Tuesday on Oklahoma’s poor showing in a recent education study by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The report, called “Leaders and Laggards,” gave Oklahoma an overall grade of “D”. Burns Hargis, Vice Chairman of Bank of Oklahoma, called the report “disturbing.”
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Author Rothkopf says reports implications for entire nation are grave.
Sen. Wilcoxson says Oklahoma can't gloss over the truth about weaknesses in state schools.
Sen. Eason McIntyre says poor performing schools impact quality of life for the entire state.
Dr. James Davis says Oklahomans need to know the truth about their schools.
OK failed in truth in academic achievement says Elena Rocha.
Burns Hargis on business implications.

National and state business and education leaders briefed members of the Senate and House Education Committees Tuesday on Oklahoma’s poor showing in a recent education study by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The report, called “Leaders and Laggards,” gave Oklahoma an overall grade of “D”. Burns Hargis, Vice Chairman of Bank of Oklahoma, called the report “disturbing.”
read more.

Author Rothkopf says reports implications for entire nation are grave.
Sen. Wilcoxson says Oklahoma can't gloss over the truth about weaknesses in state schools.
Sen. Eason McIntyre says poor performing schools impact quality of life for the entire state.
Dr. James Davis says Oklahomans need to know the truth about their schools.
OK failed in truth in academic achievement says Elena Rocha.
Burns Hargis on business implications.