OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, was recently presented with the Distinguished Service Award by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education during the annual Higher Education Day at the State Capitol. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – With no public meetings to discuss plans for the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget, GOP leaders have reversed course on a two-year effort to promote transparency in the state budget process and reverted to meeting behind closed doors. Senate and House Democratic leaders said the secretive negotiations are leaving Oklahomans with no opportunity to speak out about how the budget will impact their lives.

Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton was unanimously elected as pro tem-designate for the 61st Legislature

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly passed legislation from Sen. Jonathan Wingard, R-Ada, to financially penalize pharmacy benefit managers that undercut reimbursement rates for local pharmacies.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Nikki Nice has won unanimous approval by the full Senate for legislation to better help families after the loss of a child due to miscarriage or stillbirth.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoma City, has won unanimous approval of the Senate for Senate Bill 1204 which will better support teachers and staff following the death of a spouse or child, including miscarriage.

OKLAHOMA CITY— The Oklahoma Senate unanimously advanced legislation Thursday establishing a framework for the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to receive federal grant funds aimed at improving maternal health outcomes across the state.

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to encourage and promote more local farming throughout the state, including urban areas, has been approved by the full Senate. Sen. Nikki Nice, D-Oklahoma City, is the author of Senate Bill 2061, creating the Oklahoma Food Policy Council.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Aaron Reinhardt, R-Jenks, secured Senate passage of a slate of targeted reforms focused on strengthening consumer protections, empowering local decision-making in education, and modernizing outdated business regulations.

The legislation — Senate Bills 1894 and 592 — addresses specific gaps in current law while reinforcing a more transparent and accountable system for Oklahoma families, schools, and employers.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Todd Gollihare, R-Kellyville, secured Senate passage of Senate Bill 1618, legislation to modernize Oklahoma’s pretrial system by equipping judges with validated risk assessment tools to better protect communities and ensure consistent, informed release decisions.