"Yesterday afternoon in Okmulgee County, two of our sheriffs’ deputies were shot while responding to a disturbance and were injured in the line of duty. Both deputies have been treated at a local hospital and are reported to be in stable condition, and a suspect is in custody.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Senate advanced Senate Bill 743, legislation authored by Sen. Todd Gollihare to strengthen and clarify protections for religious worship services in response to coordinated activist disruptions targeting congregations.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Senator Bryan Logan, R-District 8, successfully advanced his first two pieces of legislation today, with both measures passing Senate committee hearings.

Senate Bill 1980 passed the Senate Public Safety Committee, and Senate Bill 1948 passed the Senate Local & County Government Committee, marking an early legislative milestone for the freshman senator.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Casey Murdock, R-Felt, has introduced legislation to put an end to the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association's unchecked authority over students’ ability to participate in school sports.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt issued a statement following the governor’s final State of the State address and commenting on the beginning of the 2026 legislative session. 

OKLAHOMA CITY — Senator Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, has filed legislation to address Oklahoma’s teacher shortage by creating more pathways for students to pursue education careers earlier in their schooling.

Standridge’s Senate Bill 1893 would create the Teacher Shortage Reduction Act, a new initiative to identify high school students who show an early interest in education and help guide them toward becoming certified teachers or working in classroom support roles. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, today criticized recent actions by State Senator Shane Jett, saying his actions and recent statements undermine the goals of the Senate Republican Caucus and hinder productive governance.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Avery Frix, R-Muskogee, announced today that he would be withdrawing Senate Bill 1774 from consideration for the 2026 Legislative Session.