OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks, co-chair of the Legislative Diabetes Caucus, invites Oklahomans living with diabetes, their families, and all who are concerned about this disease to come to the state Capitol on Tuesday, April 14 for Diabetes Awareness Day.

OKLAHOMA CITY- Senator Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, has been named Legislator of the Year by Oklahoma Care for his leadership and advocacy on behalf of Oklahoma’s most vulnerable children.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Tom Woods, R-Westville, issued the following statement after a federal judge declined to approve proposed settlement agreements between the State of Oklahoma and poultry companies following two decades of litigation in Oklahoma v. Tyson.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Appropriations Chairman Chuck Hall, R-Perry, issued the following statement after a multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday claimed the life of a member of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol from Logan County, as well as two civilians.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Jonathan Wingard, R-Ada, released the following statement after the principal at Pauls Valley High School was injured during a shooting at the school.

“I’m relieved that Principal Kirk Moore is in stable condition and recovering after the shooting at Pauls Valley High School yesterday. It’s truly a miracle that his injuries were not more severe. I’m grateful for the quick response from local law enforcement and first responders who got the situation under control.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Kendal Sacchieri, R-Blanchard, recognized the lives and service of Goldsby Fire Department volunteer firefighter Todd Pendleton and Fire Administrator Bryan Jenkins, who were honored on the Senate floor following their tragic loss in the line of duty.

Pendleton, 62, and Jenkins, 64, lost their lives on March 20, 2026, while responding to a structure fire in McClain County when their tanker truck overturned.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. John Haste, R-Broken Arrow, is advancing House Bill 3831, a measure to formally establish Oklahoma Task Force 1 as the state’s official urban search and rescue team, ensuring long-term support and readiness as the legislation now moves to the next stage of the legislative process.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, and Senate Appropriations Chairman Chuck Hall, R-Perry, released the following statements after the state budget bill for Fiscal Year 2027 passed off the Senate floor today. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt issued the following statement after the Senate approved the Fiscal Year 2027 budget bill.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) and Oklahoma Legislature leaders today announced the formation of the bipartisan RUSO Caucus, a new legislative caucus comprised of lawmakers who are alumni of RUSO institutions or who support the RUSO system’s mission to prepare students to lead Oklahoma into the future.