Press Releases

State Senator Harry Coates has sent a letter to Governor Brad Henry requesting that this coming Sunday be declared a day of prayer for the State of Oklahoma. Coates said his district, which includes Seminole as well as parts of Lincoln, Pottawatomie and Oklahoma Counties, has been especially impacted by the wildfires which have destroyed homes and property throughout the state.

(Oklahoma City) State Senator Frank Shurden will introduce legislation later this month to protect the pay and jobs of volunteer firefighters called into action to protect lives, homes and property in Oklahoma.