OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Julia Kirt issued the following statement Thursday after the Senate approved legislation expanding the private school voucher law. Currently, the voucher tax credit can be redirected to cover outstanding debts to the state. If a parent chooses to send a child to private school and receives the voucher but owes back taxes, child support, or a debt from a state school, the tax credit will be applied to reduce the debt.

Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat held a press conference on Thursday, March 14 at 1:15 p.m.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Todd Gollihare, R-Kellyville, was honored to accept a Conservative Achievement award from the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) this week. The award recognizes Gollihare’s Republican voting record since he was elected in 2022.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, was recognized this week by the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) for her conservative voting record while serving in the Oklahoma Senate.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, on Tuesday secured unanimous support in the Senate for his bill that would ensure a quick and coordinated law enforcement response when a child is abducted.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate gave approval to Senate Bill 1427 Tuesday to create a revolving fund for the Department of Corrections and allocate $8.3 million to fund revitalization efforts related to the Oklahoma State Penitentiary Prison Rodeo. Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY- Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, was recognized on Monday with the prestigious Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Award for Conservative Achievement. The award is a testament to Bergstrom's unwavering commitment to conservative values and principles, as demonstrated by his voting record and ideological stances.

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Monday, Sen. Jack Stewart, R-Yukon, was recognized for his outstanding commitment to conservative values and principles with the prestigious Conservative Political Action Conference Award for Conservative Achievement.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 1200 received approval from the full Senate Monday and provides that Oklahoma remain on Daylight Saving Time year-round should Congress pass legislation allowing states to choose whether or not to take part in the bi-annual time change. The bill’s author, Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY- Sen. Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, has received approval for legislation to reduce the number of virtual days held by Oklahoma public and charter schools. Under the provisions of Senate Bill 1768, virtual instruction would only take place in the event of inclement weather, staff shortages, illness, building maintenance issues, or if deemed necessary by school administrators.