OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate today advanced legislation to enhance literacy education and ensure future educators receive training in the science of reading.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The House and Senate passed a concurrent resolution today honoring and thanking firefighters and first responders who have been and continue to fight widespread wildfires across the state.

High winds, low humidity and ongoing drought conditions brought high fire chances last week and those conditions continue into this week.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, issued the following statement in response to the devastating wildfires impacting communities throughout Oklahoma, including areas of Senate District 17.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, received the Senate’s approval for Senate Bills 96 and 603. Both measures were approved unanimously in the Senate and will now advance to the House of Representatives for further consideration.

WELLSTON – Senator Grant Green, R-Wellston, today issued the following statement and expressed his deepest condolences to the families affected by the devastating wildfires that have swept through the state, claiming at least one life. 

PERRY – Senator Chuck Hall, R-Perry, issued the following statement regarding the ongoing wildfires affecting communities across the state and District 20.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton today issued the following statement regarding the devastating wildfires affecting communities across Oklahoma. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, and Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt issued the following statement honoring the life and service of Billie Floyd, a Democrat from Ada who served in the Senate from 1984 to 1988. She was 95 when she passed earlier this week.