Oklahoma City Governor Brad Henry and legislative leaders have reached a bipartisan agreement that clears the way for approval of a .09 billion state budget for next fiscal year. The pact, which includes a number of revenue enhancements to help fill a multimillion dollar revenue shortfall, also calls for public education to be funded early this year and in future legislative sessions. The governor, House Speaker Larry E.

State Capitol, Oklahoma City The adoption of Republican budget reform initiatives are a key part of the bipartisan budget agreement between House and Senate leaders and the governors office, the Senate Republican Floor Leader said Tuesday. Republicans were instrumental in obtaining an agreement on common sense, longterm budget reforms that will improve the efficiency of state government and ensure tax dollars are spent wisely. The importance of these reforms to the future of the budget process in Oklahoma should not be understated, said Sen. James A.

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Senator Nancy Riley Coordinating With DEQ/Fire Marshal On
Glenpool Tank Fires Senator Nancy Riley has been keeping in constant contact with the Department of Environmental Quality and the State Fire Marshal in the hours following a second fuel storage tank fire in Glenpool. Rileys Senate district includes the community of Glenpool.

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Prison Pilot Reading Program Signed Into Law A bill aimed at teaching inmates how to read has been signed into law. Senator Daisy Lawler is the principal author of SB , which was coauthored in the House by Representative Elmer Maddux. Lawler said she was thrilled Governor Henry approved the measure.

The State Senate took a few moments on Monday to honor to one of Oklahomas newest and littlest heroes a thirdgrader named Ciara Mitchell who recently saved a classmates life. Ciara, a student at Ridgecrest Elementary in Midwest City, successfully performed the Heimlich maneuver after realizing a classmate was choking on a piece of candy.

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Senator Mike Morgan Budget Agreement Gives Lawmakers Morale Boost Going Into
Final Weeks Of Session When the legislative session hits the halfway point, it is not unusual for lawmakers to feel discouraged because of budget disagreements. According to Senate Appropriations Chairman Mike Morgan, things are a bit different this year.

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Propose Additional Funds for K2 Classrooms Oklahoma City Oklahomas K2 public school classrooms will receive additional funding next fiscal year under a bipartisan agreement announced by Governor Brad Henry and legislative leaders Tuesday.

Republicans Thwart Tax Increase Several Republican Reforms Enacted,

OKLAHOMA CITY Senate President Pro Tempore Cal Hobson said Wednesday that his first year as the leader of the Oklahoma State Senate was a qualified success.
The 2year veteran lawmaker said the First Session of the 9th Oklahoma Legislature, which ended Friday, produced a number of significant victories for the people of Oklahoma.

OKLAHOMA CITY Legislation that could infuse millions of dollars into the states ailing horse racing industry and millions more into the state budget passed the Oklahoma State Senate Thursday afternoon by a 29 vote.
Senate Bill 3 now moves to the House of Representatives where it could be considered Friday, the last day of the First Session of the 9th Oklahoma Legislature.