It was a measure aimed at giving consumers more privacy and it had cleared both a Senate committee and the full chamber. But when it was sent over to the House of Representatives, lobbyists for the insurance industry worked to make sure the measure would never get out of committee. Thats according to Senator Jim Reynolds, author of Senate Bill 2. read more.

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Walt Helmerich, Peggy Helmerich, Sen. Ford and Mike Wimmer with painting Senator Ford Dedicates Painting of President Teddy Roosevelt Signing
Statehood Proclamation read more.

Statement by Senator Cal Hobson,
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Republican Legislators Comment on State of the State Republican Leaders Find Common Ground
With Henrys State of State Address, Budget Oklahoma City The Republican leaders of the state Senate and House of Representatives said Monday they were pleased to find common ground with Governor Brad Henry following the release of the governors FY 200 budget and his State of the State Address. read more.

Senator Charles Ford announced the dedication of another original painting commissioned by the Oklahoma State Senate Historical Preservation Fund Inc. The painting, entitled Dugout Soddy on the Prairie, by internationally known western artist Wayne Cooper of Depew, Oklahoma was unveiled during a ceremony in the House Chamber this afternoon. After the land run, many pioneers made their homes in sod houses. The painting depicts a pioneer woman going about her daily chores outside her sod home. Once they dotted the landscape in western Oklahoma. read more.

Oklahoma City – Senate President Pro Tempore Cal Hobson, speaking at Wednesday’s education rally at the state Capitol, made a surprise proposal for a one-cent sales tax increase on Oklahomans and pledged to rally fellow Democrat senators to support his tax hike proposal.

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With friends, family and supporters gathered in the Senate Gallery, Shawnee attorney Charlie Laster was sworn in by State Supreme Court Justice Joseph M. Watt on Monday. Laster succeeded Brad Henry as the District State Senator, who was in midterm when he was elected governor. This is a proud day for my family and for me. Its an honor I dont take lightly and I pledge to do the very best job I possibly can representing District , said Laster. Among those offering their congratulations to the new legislator was Senate President Pro Tempore Cal Hobson. read more.

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by State Equalization Board Statement by Senator Cal Hobson,
Senate President Pro Tempore This is unfortunately another indicator that Oklahoma and perhaps the nation continues to deal with the damage from a national recession. As I have said before, there is no simple silver bullet to turn our difficulties around. Only tough decisions and bipartisan cooperation will lead us to better days.

Several hundred Oklahoma men and women who served their nation in the military gathered at the Capitol today for an annual event aimed at bringing attention to the states veterans. Senate President Pro Tempore Cal Hobson, a veteran of the Air Force and a retired Colonel with the Air National Guard, said it was particularly poignant to have the veterans at the State Capitol this year. read more.