OKLAHOMA CITY – On Monday, the Emergency Drought Committee approved a new program to deliver critical drought relief for Oklahoma agricultural producers. The application period opens on Nov. 12 and will remain open through Jan. 31, 2025.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City, commented on the report on public school money controlled by the State Department of Education by the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency today.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sens. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, and Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, hosted a robust, two-day interim study this week to examine the detrimental effects of cell phone use among K-12 students in schools.

OKLAHOMA CITY- On Wednesday, Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, alongside Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, chaired an interim study with the Administrative Rules Committee to examine the current process agencies use to submit rules and how those rules are reviewed by the committee.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Darcy Jech, R-Kingfisher, held an interim study in the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee on Monday to evaluate the management of invasive woody species on state-owned properties.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Darcy Jech, R-Kingfisher, held an interim study in the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday to evaluate how to protect children from the harmful effects of social media use and analyze potential regulatory solutions.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City, and Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, presented an interim study to the Senate General Government Committee on Thursday looking at poverty in Oklahoma, the programs that meet critical needs, and long-term paths for Oklahomans to escape poverty.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jack Stewart, R-Yukon, has been recognized by the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) as a “2024 Champion for Children” for his unwavering commitment to supporting Oklahoma's children through impactful legislation.  

OICA’s “Champion for Children” designation celebrates Oklahoma lawmakers who demonstrate support for policies that improve the lives of children across the state. Through a review process, the organization assesses lawmakers’ voting records and assigns a score on a report card. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, hopes to raise awareness about a certification program to assist with early detection and specialized educational approaches for students with dyslexia, a learning disorder that can hinder a child’s ability to read well.