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January 19, 2023 | 11:53am

Burns files trio of measures related to Oklahoma state parks

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has filed three pieces of legislation related to state parks and their operations.

Under Senate Bill 673, entrance fees could only be charged for travel trailers and recreational vehicles and could not exceed $8. Those fees would be used by the state parks where they are collected.

January 18, 2023 | 04:45pm

Pro Tem Treat Comments on Senate Education Chairman Pugh’s Education Plan

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today released the following statement after Senate Education Chairman Adam Pugh’s press conference announcing his education priorities for the upcoming legislative session.

January 18, 2023 | 03:30pm

Sen. Adam Pugh releases education agenda

OKLAHOMA CITY - Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, released his public education agenda Wednesday, which he believes will improve public education outcomes for Oklahoma children.

January 18, 2023 | 03:25pm

Sen. Rogers files measure to amend Parents’ Bill of Rights

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Cody Rogers, R-Tulsa, has filed Senate Bill 131, which amends the Parents’ Bill of Rights. SB 131 authorizes parents to file a civil action against a person or governmental entity for a violation of the Parents’ Bill of Rights.

January 18, 2023 | 12:34pm

Sen. Bergstrom files legislation to better support Oklahoma’s military

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen.

January 18, 2023 | 09:27am

Sen. Daniels files legislation to require mental health wellness training for first responders

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen.

January 17, 2023 | 11:12am

Bergstrom files pair of bills to protect professionals from losing jobs over tax issues

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, has filed Senate Bill 132 and Senate Bill 388 to open the conversation about agencies revoking professional licenses for tax issues.

January 17, 2023 | 10:55am

Sen. Weaver files bill to extend workers’ comp benefits to first responders with PTSD

OKLAHOMA CITY – State Sen. Darrell Weaver has filed legislation to ensure workers’ compensation will cover post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for first responders, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians (EMTs).

January 12, 2023 | 04:33pm

Senate leadership responds to criticism of foreign troops training in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate leadership today released the following statement after a resolution was filed that attempts to ban all foreign troops from training on Oklahoma military installations.