OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt and Assistant Democratic Leader Carri Hicks issued the following statement after DOGE-OK identified $157 million in federal health grants for Oklahoma it claimed were unnecessary and are returning to the feder

OKLAHOMA CITY – In recognition of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, World Autism Day on April 2, and Autism Advocacy Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Thursday, April 3, Senator Kendal Sacchieri, R–Blanchard, voiced her support for Oklahomans living with autism and the families who advocate on their behalf.

OKLAHOMA CITY – After winning unanimous Senate approval, the House is the next stop for legislation to streamline government for residents whose neighborhoods are within the metro’s Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning District. Sen.

Leaders of the House and Senate Democratic Caucuses issued the following statements on Monday after filing two measures, House Joint Resolution 1030 and Senate Joint Resolution 19, disapproving the new social studies standards approved and submitted by the State Board of Education.

OKLAHOMA CITY- Senator Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, proudly joined many Oklahomans in celebrating the prestigious selection of Oklahoma City as host for Canoe Slalom and Women’s Softball during the 2028 Olympic Games. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, has been named a 2025 Mental Health Champion by the Oklahoma Coalition of Advocates for Behavioral Health. Dossett received the honor at the Coalition’s annual My Mind Matters Day at the Capitol on Wednesday. Alongside fellow honorees Sen. Todd Gollihare, R-Kellyville, Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, and Rep.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Grant Green, R-Wellston, successfully advanced a statewide ban on the use of sewage sludge and biosolid materials as fertilizer through the state Senate this week.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, won unanimous Senate support for Senate Bill 447 to allow foraging for nuts, edible plants and fungi on state-owned or state-managed property. Boren said she didn’t even know it was against the law until a family member brought the situation to light.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate has given unanimous, bipartisan approval for legislation aimed at better identifying and helping children with dyslexia, a learning disorder that can hinder a child’s ability to read. Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Thursday unanimously passed critical legislation from Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, to educate real estate brokers and homebuyers about the threats of deed theft.