OKLAHOMA CITY — Senator John Haste, R-Broken Arrow, has accepted an invitation from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) leadership to serve as Vice-Chair of NCSL’s Health Standing Committee.

“This is an honor,” Haste said. “NCSL’s health work brings state legislators together to solve real problems. I look forward to representing Oklahoma’s perspective, learning from colleagues across the country, and advancing practical policies that improve outcomes for families while respecting taxpayers.”

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, today applauded the Oklahoma Water Resources Board’s approval of a $2,000,000 Progressing Rural Economic Prosperity (PREP) grant for the Piedmont Municipal Authority to bolster local water infrastructure, after working with the OWRB and local officials.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, has filed legislation in honor of Turning Point USA founder and CEO, Charlie Kirk, who was tragically assassinated on September 10.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, has filed a Senate resolution honoring the life and legacy of conservative leader Charlie Kirk.

Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated on Wednesday while speaking at a campus event at a Utah college. The 31-year-old activist devoted his career to getting young people involved in conservative politics.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today commented on Governor Kevin Stitt appointment of Donelle Harder as Secretary of State and Dustin Hilliary as Senior Advisor to the governor.

“Both Donelle and Dustin are outstanding hires to fill these roles,” Pro Tem Paxton said. “They have proven track records in the private sector, strong knowledge of the legislative process and trusted relationships in both chambers of the Legislature.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Todd Gollihare, R-Kellyville, and Rep. Chris Banning, R-Bixby, today outlined immediate and longer-term safety actions for State Highway 67 at Fern/Warrior Road in Glenpool following Monday morning’s multi-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 9-year-old student and injured several others.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Jonathan Wingard, R-Ada, today issued the following statement on the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the assassination of Charlie Kirk. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today issued the following statement after President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the Oval Office in the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

In his address, President Trump condemned the act of political violence that claimed Kirk’s life, calling for unity and urging Americans to reject hatred and division. President Trump also ordered all U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff in Kirk’s honor.

OKLAHOMA CITY– Senator Tom Woods, R-Westville, released the following statement after Turning Point USA founder, Charlie Kirk, was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, commended Governor Kevin Stitt’s launch of Operation SAFE (Swift Action for Families Everywhere). The initiative will focus on clearing homeless encampments from state-owned property and restoring order in Tulsa.