OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Regina Goodwin issued the following statement honoring the life and service of Rep. Don Ross, D-Tulsa, who was elected to the House of Representatives in 1982 and retired in 2002. Ross passed on May 5, 2026.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks has received the Outstanding Legislator Award from the Oklahoma Education Association (OEA). Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, was honored for her advocacy of public education.

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill protecting domestic violence victims from their abusers after those individuals are released on bail is making its way to the governor’s desk.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, commended the Senate for voting this week to confirm the nomination of Dr. Michael Peck of Enid to serve on the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) board.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, commended the Senate for voting this week to confirm the nomination of Tyler Schnaithman of Billings to serve on the State Board of Agriculture.

OKLAHOMA CITY – State Sen. Regina Goodwin, D-Tulsa, and Sen. Nikki Nice, D-Oklahoma City, issued the following comments in reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down majority-minority House districts aimed at ensuring representation for minorities.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, has advanced to the governor’s desk legislation that would outlaw the distribution of abortion pills.