OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Frank Simpson released the following statement after visiting with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) about evaluating the dangerous intersection of U.S. 377 and State Highways 22 and 99.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to slow down a planned turnpike impacting thousands of Norman residents is on its way to the House of Representatives.  Senate Bill 1610, by Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, was approved by the chamber Thursday.  The House principal author is Rep.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate approved a pair of law enforcement bills Thursday to streamline services and improve training, while also providing better mental health support for Oklahoma’s public safety personnel. The measures, authored by Sen.

State Sen. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, released the following statement after the passage of Senate Bill 2, also known as the Save Women’s Sports Act on Thursday. Dahm was a co-author of the measure.

The Senate gave approval to a pair of measures Thursday affirming biological sex at birth and placing importance on this designation for female student athletes across the state. Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, is the author of both measures.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Several education bills to support teachers will soon be considered by the House after receiving approval from the full Senate. Senate Education chair Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, authored the bills to repeal the state’s outdated teacher evaluation system, create a mentor teacher program and establish a comprehensive website for open teaching positions.       

OKLAHOMA CITY – At a press conference Wednesday, Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, was joined by other Cleveland County residents in sharing their outrage over the planned expansion of Oklahoma’s turnpike system that threatens the home and property of hundreds, the only location of a rare rock and a sanctuary for injured and orphaned wildlife.