Oklahoma Senate Urges Federal Support for Family Caregivers Tax Credit

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.

Senator Murdock Recognizes Panhandle State’s Historic NACTA Championship Win
Sen. Casey Murdock, R-Felt, stands in the rotunda of the Oklahoma state Capitol with Oklahoma Panhandle State University students, administrators and leaders.
Senate Democratic Leader Kirt issues statement after Senate fails to stop inaccurate, politically infused social studies standards

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. 

Senator Burns Congratulates McCurtain County Students on Statewide Poster Contest Recognition

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.

Senator Seifried recognizes local leaders for tornado preparation, recovery at Claremore Day at the Capitol
Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, and Rep. Mark Lepak, R-Claremore, pose for a photo with local Claremore leaders who were honored at Claremore Day at the state Capitol. 

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Senator Burns Honors Lifelong Educator Virginia “Jenny” Oliver on Senate Floor

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.

Senator Burns Honors Lifelong Educator Virginia “Jenny” Oliver on Senate Floor

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.

Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt talks to reporters about week 12 of the 2025 legislative session
Senate Democratic Leader Kirt wins unanimous committee approval for open records bill

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to ensure a timely response to open records requests is headed for a vote by the full Senate. Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt is Senate principal author of House Bill 2095, which received unanimous approval from the Senate Judiciary Committee this week.

Senate, House Democrats blast politically charged, age inappropriate social studies standards; renew call for vote to reject standards

OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of the Senate and House Democratic Caucuses are stepping up their call for votes on joint resolutions to reject Superintendent Ryan Walters’ social studies standards. If the Legislature fails to act in the coming days, those standards will take effect in the 2025-26 school year.

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