Hamilton named Freshman Senator of the Year by Oklahoma Second Amendment Association

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Second Amendment Association (OK2A) recently awarded Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, with the Freshman Senator of the Year Award.

Rosino, Lawson: For first time in over a decade, people receiving developmental disability services exceed the number on waitlist

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, and Rep. Mark Lawson, R-Sapulpa, announced Monday that Oklahoma had reached an important milestone.  For the first time since 2009, the number of people receiving developmental disabilities services exceeds the number of people on the waitlist. 

Hicks presents on childcare crisis and its impact on returning to work at national summit

OKLAHOMA CITY – Earlier this month, Sen. Carri Hicks traveled to Las Vegas, where she served as a panelist at the 2021 NCSL Jobs Summit. The Oklahoma City Democrat was asked to share insight and policy recommendations from her September interim study on the childcare crisis and its impact on parents, especially mothers, returning to work.

Standridge files bills to address indoctrination in Oklahoma schools

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, filed two bills Thursday addressing an issue of growing concern for Oklahoma parents – the indoctrination of their children in school classrooms and on college campuses.

Sen. Bergstrom and Rep. Cornwell meet with pharmacists who want a level playing field

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, and Rep. Rusty Cornwell, R-Vinita, met recently with pharmacists in their districts to discuss challenges patients face in choosing how they want to access essential medications.

Sen. Matthews supports efforts to get state’s Black communities added to the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Kevin Matthews extended his thanks to all who participated in last weekend’s open house event in Boley, showcasing the town’s efforts to stimulate tourism and foster entrepreneurship.  Matthews, D-Tulsa, said the event was part of a larger effort aimed at helping Oklahoma’s surviving 13 all-Black communities become part of the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.

Boley open house kicks off efforts to get state’s historically Black communities on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Kevin Matthews is inviting Oklahomans to come visit the community of Boley this Saturday, Dec. 11, for tours and to hear details of the town’s plans to host a Smithsonian traveling exhibit next May promoting rural America.  Matthews, D-Tulsa, said the events are part of an effort to get Oklahoma’s surviving 13 all-Black communities on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.

Senate Appropriations Chair Thompson says support for ARPA funds to expand Oklahoma Children’s Hospital Emergency Dept. vital for state’s youth

OKLAHOMA CITY – On the heels of Tuesday’s advisory by the U.S.

Three inches of desolate highway to be named ‘Lincoln Riley Highway’ under proposed bill

OKLAHOMA CITY – Following the sudden and unexpected departure of the University of Oklahoma’s former head football coach that left the Sooner Nation and other football fans in shock, Sen. Bill Coleman has requested legislation to properly “honor” Lincoln Riley. The bill request asks to name the last three inches of the westbound lane of State Highway 325 in the panhandle as the “Lincoln Riley Highway”.

Sen. Burns files bill to require Legislative approval on removal of state park status

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has filed a bill to require legislative approval on decisions by the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission that would affect a property’s status as a state park. 

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