OKLAHOMA CITY - Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today released the following statement after the passing of former Oklahoma Governor George Nigh. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Improved access to health care, ensuring transparency and accountability in school choice programs on behalf of students, families, and taxpayers, and solving more cold cases, particularly for violent crimes, are among the interim study topics by Sen. Carri Hicks approved by Senate President Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton this year.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, and Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, will host a joint interim study in the coming months to explore when it’s appropriate for schools to introduce technology into classrooms.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, and Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, today released the following statements regarding the potential investigation surrounding the incident in Superintendent Ryan Walters’ office during the Oklahoma State Board of Education’s executive session.

Pro Tem Paxton and Senator Pugh said the investigation inquiry is being led by OMES and leadership at the agency is working through proper channels to initiate the investigation. 

OKLAHOMA CITY– Senator Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, announced Wednesday a partnership with Senator Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, on an interim study regarding property taxes in Oklahoma.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, has been honored for her work promoting policies important to the development of young children throughout the state. The Oklahoma Association for the Education of Young Children (OKAEYC) has recognized Hicks with their Friend of Young Children Award.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today released the following statement after the passing of Bob Funk. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Spencer Kern, R-Duncan, received a perfect score on the State Chamber Research Foundation’s Prosperity Tracker Legislative Scorecard, reflecting his commitment to supporting pro-growth policies.

OKLAHOMA CITY— Senator Brenda Stanley, R-Midwest City, recently visited the Lawton/Ft. Sill Veterans Center. During her visit, she toured the facility, met with staff, and spoke with several veteran residents.