The State Senate presented a resolution Thursday morning commemorating the 75th anniversary of Tinker Air Force Base. The resolution was presented by Sen. Jack Fry to Lt. Gen. Lee K. Levy, Air Force Sustainment Center Commander at Tinker Air Force Base and the senior ranking military member in the state.

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Teacher pay, teacher recruitment, reducing administrative costs among measures

The Oklahoma Senate on Wednesday approved several education related bills, including measures that address teacher pay, teacher recruitment, and the reduction of administrative costs, among other issues.

The measures approved by the Senate on Wednesday are among the education issues included in the Senate Republicans’ 2017 legislative agenda.

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The Oklahoma Senate Democratic caucus issued a statement Wednesday through their leader, Sen. John Sparks, D-Norman, commenting on the resignation of Ralph Shortey.
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Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore Mike Schulz, R-Altus, released the following statement after receiving a resignation letter from Ralph Shortey:

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The Oklahoma State Senate Democrat caucus issued a statement Thursday through their leader, Sen. John Sparks, D-Norman, calling for the immediate resignation of State Sen. Ralph Shortey.

In light of the disturbing evidence and charges filed by the Cleveland County District Attorneys office, Senator Shortey should immediately resign from his seat.

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Senate President Pro Tempore Mike Schulz on Thursday called for the immediate resignation of Senator Ralph Shortey.

Schulz, R-Altus, made the request in a letter that reads: "In light of the criminal charges filed against you today, I respectfully request on behalf of the Oklahoma State Senate your immediate resignation as Senator of District 44."

Click herefor a copy of the letter.

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The Oklahoma Senate on Wednesday approved a resolution imposing punishment upon Senator Ralph Shortey pursuant to provisions of the Oklahoma Constitution.

Copy of Senate Resolution 7

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OKLAHOMA CITY The Oklahoma Senate on Monday overwhelming approved a series of bipartisan bills dealing with veterans issues, including a measure that protects the contractual and financial rights of service members that are mobilized or deployed.

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The Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant provides annual $2,000 stipends for Oklahoma students attending certain qualified private and independent, not-for-profit colleges and universities. The governor signed Senate Bill 600, by Sen. Jason Smalley and Rep. Katie Henke, this week to clarify that eligible institutions must have been granted not-for-profit status by the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Education before July 1, 2012. Smalley said the change closes a loophole that was allowing certain institutions not intended for the grant to qualify for it.

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Senate President Pro Tempore Mike Schulz, R-Altus, released the following statement after accepting the resignation of Senator Kyle Loveless, R-Oklahoma City:

"Today, I received and accepted the resignation of Senator Kyle Loveless, effective immediately. I wish Senator Loveless and his family best wishes moving forward."

Click here for a copy of the resignation letter.

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