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OKLAHOMA CITY –  Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, and Rep.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate recently honored a special group of veterans for their vital contributions to U.S. forces during the Vietnam War.  Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, welcomed the Hmong American Association of Oklahoma Inc.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate approved a resolution by Sen. Chris Kidd, R-Waurika, Thursday, honoring the life and service of Navy veteran Delbert D. Black.

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat held a press conference on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

OKLAHOMA CITY – On the 92^nd day of the 2023 Legislative session, with ten working days remaining, Democratic leaders in both chambers called for transparency and accountability in the state budget process.

Sen. Kay Floyd and Rep. Cyndi Munson held a press conference on May 9, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Young, D-Oklahoma City, released the following statement Monday after he was awarded the Legislator of the Year award from the Oklahoma Education Association (OEA).

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat held a press conference on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

Senate Democrats held a press conference on May 4, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. 

Speakers included:

Sen. Kay Floyd, D-Oklahoma City

Sen. Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City

Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City

Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat held a press conference on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.

OKLAHOMA CITY- Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, and Rep. Mark Lepak, R-Claremore, issued the following statements commending Gov. Kevin Stitt for signing House Bill 1397. The bill requires the State Department of Education to make curriculum available in Oklahoma schools that tells the story of the nation’s struggle for civil rights.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today issued the following statement after the Oklahoma House of Representatives rejected the largest teacher pay raise in state history, while holding school choice hostage in the lower chamber.

OKLAHOMA CITY— Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, released the following statement Tuesday after the governor signed Senate Bill 613 into law. The legislation prohibits children under the age of 18 from receiving hormone therapy or undergoing a gender transition surgery.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed Senate Bill 404, clarifying Oklahoma law to prevent discrimination against religious entities. Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, released the following statement Tuesday, regarding Gov.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed Senate Bill 404, clarifying Oklahoma law to prevent discrimination against religious entities. Sen. Julie Daniels is the Senate principal author of the measure, and House Floor Leader Jon Echols is the House principal author.

OKLAHOMA CITY- Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, responded to the pending release of Ronnie Busick, who was convicted of accessory to felony murder in a case involving two missing Welch teenagers.

OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure to help facilitate the processing of rape kits has been signed into law. Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd is the Senate principal author of Senate Bill 1000, allowing the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) to inquire about the location of rape kits that have not yet been submitted to an accredited crime laboratory.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, and Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, issued the following statements after Gov.