OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, and Senator Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, today released the following statements mourning the passing of former U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe, a dedicated public servant who played a pivotal role in strengthening national security and supporting military facilities across the state of Oklahoma.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd, D-Oklahoma City, has spent much of her legislative career championing efforts to better support survivors of sexual assault and bring predators to justice.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt ceremonially signed Senate Bill 426 Tuesday. The measure was authored by Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, and aims to protect Oklahomans from the enforcement of mandates and recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations (UN), or the World Economic Forum (WEF).

WESTVILLE – Senator Tom Woods, R-Westville, today released the following statement after the passing of former U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today released the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Sen. Adam Pugh (R-Edmond) will host a legislative interim study to examine the impact of students having cellphones in schools. 

The study will bring together national experts to discuss the benefits and challenges associated with cellphone use in educational settings.

Sen. Pugh, who serves as the Chair of the Senate Education Committee, said it is important to understand the implications of cellphone use in schools from every level. 

OKLAHOMA CITY — On Friday, Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, commended State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ decision to incorporate the Bible into Oklahoma public school curriculum.

“The Bible’s status as the most important book ever written is not in dispute. Including it in public school curriculum is not a scandal: excluding it is. It is difficult, if not impossible, to provide students a proper understanding of Western civilization, world history, and U.S. history without significant emphasis on the Bible.

OKLAHOMA CITY- Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, was named the Oklahoma State Trooper Association’s Senator of the Year on Thursday for introducing legislation to help the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and continuously supporting pro-law enforcement policies.

OKLAHOMA CITY- Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, urges Oklahoma medical providers to take advantage of an upcoming event to help people who have questions about the state’s transition to SoonerSelect Medicaid coverage.

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority is holding in-person office hours in Oklahoma City on Friday, July 12 to assist Oklahomans who need help due to the agency’s transition to a managed care model, which affected many Medicaid recipients and those covered by the Children’s Specialty Program.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City today announced the approved list of interim studies that will be discussed during the legislative interim.