Oklahoma Senate
Senator Says Public Safety is Paramount as 17 Arrested After Recent Sweep
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, today praised law enforcement for clearing the Reed Avenue encampment in Norman and taking action against individuals who returned to the state-owned property despite repeated warnings that doing so violates state law.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Brenda Stanley, R-Midwest City, is encouraging Oklahomans to recognize Oklahoma’s second-largest industry today by celebrating Oklahoma Aviation and Aerospace Day and National Aviation Day.
Stanley, chairwoman of the Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, noted that Oklahoma passed a state law in 2017 marking August 19 as Oklahoma Aviation and Aerospace Day. The date also coincides with National Aviation Day, which honors the birthday of aviation pioneer Orville Wright.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, today marked Oklahoma Aviation and Aerospace Day by celebrating the booming industry that is the state’s second-largest economic driver.
Rosino said the aerospace and defense sector is Oklahoma’s fastest-growing industry, contributing more than $44 billion annually to the state’s economy. The industry also supports more than 120,000 direct, high-paying jobs, as well as many more in related and ancillary fields.
NORMAN — Sen. Lisa Standridge today issued the following comments on yet another Operation SAFE sweep of an illegal encampment along Reed Avenue near downtown Norman as state and local officials continue working to address the ongoing public safety concerns surrounding this property.
Standridge, R-Norman, said the priority must remain a firm commitment to public safety while the state-owned property is cleared and kept free from future illegal encampments.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt issued the following statement after the governor issued an executive order calling for an investigation into the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as well as another organization, the Muslim Brotherhood, to determine if they have terrorist ties.
Gov. Kevin Stitt, Sen. Roland Pederson (center right) and Rep. Dillon Travis (center left) are flanked by Burlington FFA Adviser Addison Jenlink, FFA students Kyden Archuleta, Cash Dotson, Remington Farney, Morgan Matzke, Maddox Morgan, Rylee Sims and Keeff Felty, former National Association of Wheat Growers president, at a ceremonial bill signing on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at the Oklahoma state Capitol in Oklahoma City.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, joined Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday for a ceremonial bill signing of Senate Bill 2159.
2026 - OVERVIEW OF 2026 SESSION
The 2nd Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature began with the Governor calling for a variety of reforms relating to Medicaid expansion, property tax relief, and repealing or restricting medical marijuana use in the state. The Legislature promptly began to consider methods to provide property tax relief as well as shift Medicaid expansion from the Oklahoma Constitution to statutes. The Senate and House of Representatives passed SJR 39 to submit the issue of property tax relief to a vote of the people.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, said a $598,000 grant approved by the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust’s (TSET) Board of Directors for Reaves Park will benefit thousands of families in Norman, and points to the importance of the agency’s ability to award those funds without interference from politicians.
OKLAHOMA CITY- Senator Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma Cit
