OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to ensure Oklahoma students receive consistent, in-person instruction throughout the school year is on its way to the governor. Senate Bill 758, co-authored by Senate President Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, and Sen.

Proposed Federal Program Mirrors Oklahoma’s First-of-its-Kind Tax Credit

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday urged Oklahoma’s congressional delegation to support legislation that would create a federal tax credit for family caregivers.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt issued the following statement on Tuesday after Republicans failed to vote on Senate Joint Resolution 20 or Senate Joint Resolution 19, disapproving Superintendent Ryan Walters’ controversial social studies standards. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator George Burns, R-Pollard, today recognized two young students from McCurtain County for their award-winning entries in the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s 2025 Trash Poster Contest.

First grader Alyla Gribnitz of Lukfata Elementary School in Broken Bow and fifth grader Lydia Bundy of Bundy Homeschool in Idabel each placed third in their respective grade levels out of nearly 4,000 entries submitted from across the state across all grade levels.

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Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener (left), and Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, pose for a photo with Virginia “Jenny” Oliver in the Oklahoma Senate lounge. Senator Burns recognized Oliver for her 50-year career at Pocola Public School.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator George Burns, R-Pollard, honored Virginia “Jenny” Oliver of Pocola on the floor of the Oklahoma Senate this week, presenting her with a formal legislative citation in recognition of more than five decades of extraordinary service to Oklahoma students and families.