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Showing: February, 2005
Senator Paddack Comments on “Rx for Oklahoma” Proposal

“The Prescription Assistance program, created as a result of legislation passed by Governor Henry during his time in the Oklahoma State Senate, serves as a wonderful model for the rest of the state.

“I believe we must build upon the success of the Norman program and find ways to expand the program to other parts of the state so that all Oklahomans have an opportunity to save on the costs of prescription drugs. That is why I authored a bill in the Senate that will build upon the success of the pilot program in Norman.
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Shurden Authors Measure to Reform State Vehicle Management; Save Millions for Oklahoma Taxpayers

A veteran State Senator has introduced legislation to reform the way Oklahoma purchases, manages and disposes of state-owned vehicles.

Citing a November 2004 report by the State Auditor and Inspector which said the state could save more than $20 million on vehicle costs over the next 10 years if authority over state-owned vehicles was centralized, State Senate Frank Shurden has introduced the “Fleet Management Reform Act.”
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