OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate and House today adopted resolutions recognizing the vital contributions of local linemen for their work maintaining Oklahoma’s power grid 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman and Rep. Ken Luttrell announced today that they will move forward with a new version of a bill to legalize sports betting after securing support from key stakeholders.

After years of negotiations, the Ponca City Republicans said this new legislation that supports public education and economic growth has support from the Oklahoma City Thunder, a supermajority of the tribes that are members of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association and the state’s leading public universities.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator George Burns and Senator Warren Hamilton offered condolences to the family of LeFlore County Sheriff's Deputy Thomas "Walker" LeMay, who was killed in the line of duty Sunday.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Senator Todd Gollihare, R-Kellyville, presented a legislative Citation of Honor recognizing Dr. Jay Craig for a lifetime of extraordinary service to his country, his community and the State of Oklahoma.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, on Monday advanced legislation to better protect Oklahoma children at summer camps in the event of unprecedented severe weather.

PONCA CITY – Senator Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, issued the following statement today in response to severe storms that caused damage across the Ponca City area overnight. 

OKLAHOMA CITY—Following an increase in telemarketing scam calls, Senator Jerry Alvord, R-Wilson, seeks to raise awareness that Oklahoma has an anti-Telemarketer Consumer Registry available to Oklahomans who do not wish to receive unsolicited calls.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, on Thursday celebrated Guthrie Day at the state Capitol and recognized the extraordinary life and legacy of a renowned local veteran.

The second annual Guthrie Day at the Capitol brought city officials, chamber of commerce leaders and dozens of local business owners to Oklahoma City.

OKLAHOMA CITY— Senator Brenda Stanley, R-Midwest City, issued the following statement in remembrance of former State Senator James Howell of Midwest City, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 91.