OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, commemorated the 100th anniversary of his father’s immigration to the United States, reflecting on a journey that began exactly one century ago and the enduring values it represents.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Senate Business and Insurance Committee on Thursday unanimously advanced legislation from Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, to recruit more people into the plumbing industry and make it easier for individuals to get licensed in the field.

OKLAHOMA CITY – As Chairman of the Senate Energy Committee, Sen. Grant Green, R-Wellston, today successfully amended a colleague’s bill to revive legislation that could permanently ban the land application of sewage sludge and biosolids on farms and ranches.

Green worked with Sen. Jack Stewart, R-Yukon, to amend a House bill that would create the Oklahoma Biosolids Land Application Research Pilot Program at Oklahoma State University.

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.