Improvements to US-81 in Kingfisher began this week and state Senator Darcy Jech is applauding the kickoff of the long-anticipated project.  Sen. Jech, R-Kingfisher and Rep. Mike Sanders, R-Kingfisher represent the district impacted by the work.

Tulsa Senator Kevin Matthews has announced a press conference tomorrow morning, June 19th at 10:30 at Greenwood and Archer in Tulsa to honor the “Juneteenth” holiday and celebrate legislation he co-authored to teach students about the historic event in Oklahoma schools.

Online driver insurance verification system upgraded

OKLAHOMA CITY – According to the Department of Public Safety (DPS), in 2017, around 600,000 or 26% of Oklahomans were driving without insurance, which is against the law.  In order to get more Oklahomans insured, the legislature passed and the governor signed Senate Bill 115 by Sen. Ron Sharp last year. 

Sen. Allison Ikley-Freeman announced this week she will host several town hall meetings throughout Senate District 37 in the coming months, with the first of seven set for June 16 in Sand Springs at the Charles Page Public Library from 1:30-2:30pm. Additional meeting dates include:

OKLAHOMA CITY –   State Senator Micheal Bergstrom and several of his fellow legislators attended the annual American Legion Boys State Legislative Forum this week, held at the NEO A&M campus in Miami on Wednesday, May 30.

Bergstrom was joined by State Representatives Mike Sanders, Scott Fetgatter, Ben Loring, as well as State Senator J.J. Dossett for the annual political roundtable discussion to address issues, ideology and the importance of being an educated and fact-based voter.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Governor signed legislation Thursday modifying child abuse reporting requirements.  House Bill 2259, by Sen. Ron Sharp and Rep. Dell Kerbs, requires individuals, especially educators, to report suspected child abuse or neglect of minors immediately to the DHS Child Abuse Hotline and those 18 years or older to law enforcement. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Ron Sharp had a 100 percent voting record for the 2018 legislative session. 

“I take my job as a state Senator very seriously just as I would any other job.  The people of Senate District 17 have entrusted me with a great responsibility and I don’t ever want to let them down,” said Sharp, R-Shawnee.  “The needs of my constituents and our district are my highest priority, and I look forward to continuing to represent them.”

OKLAHOMA CITY – Student leaders and advisors representing the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) and Student Council (STUCO) from DeWitt Waller Middle School recently visited the State Capitol.  Twenty three students from the NJHS Leadership class and five STUCO officers spent the day with Sen. Roland Pederson and other legislators to learn more about state government and the legislative process.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Health and Human Services Committee confirmed the appointment of Charles E. “Chuck” Skillings of Shawnee to the State Board of Health Monday. Sen. Ron Sharp carried the nomination in the Senate for Gov. Mary Fallin.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Health and Human Services Committee reconfirmed Nisha L. Wilson of Choctaw to the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure Monday to serve a three-year term ending October 31, 2019. Sen. Ron Sharp carried her nomination in the Senate for Gov. Mary Fallin.