Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Grant Green, R-Wellston, on Tuesday joined state leaders, university officials, students and veterinarians to celebrate a major state investment in Oklahoma State University’s veterinary medicine program.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, held an interim study Tuesday at the state Capitol to discuss strategies to protect pristine waterways in southeast Oklahoma and critical water supplies that drive economic prosperity across the state.

OKLAHOMA CITY- Senator Darcy Jech, R-Kingfisher, joined state and university leaders Tuesday to celebrate the launch of new facilities at OSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoman City, issued the following statement after the passing of former Rep. Debbie Blackburn, D-Oklahoma City.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt issued a statement Monday regarding new federal homeless policy.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Tenth Circuit has upheld Oklahoma’s law prohibiting gender transition procedures on children under the age of 18.

SB613, authored by Senate Majority Floor Leader Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, and Representative Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, was enacted in 2023. It prohibits medications designed to delay or suppress puberty and surgical procedures that alter or remove physical or anatomical characteristics or features that are typical for the individual’s biological sex. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt and Senator Carri Hicks issued the following statement on Superintendent Ryan Walters’ announcement regarding standardized testing. 

“Another day, another Superintendent Ryan Walters political stunt. Oklahomans are tired of it.   
 

OKLAHOMA CITY— Senator Brenda Stanley, Chair of the Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, served as the emcee for the 20th Annual Tinker and the Primes Conference, held this week in Midwest City.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, chairman of the Oklahoma Legislative Aero Caucus and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, addressed industry leaders, aviation experts and fellow policymakers today at the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Multistate Collaborative meeting held at the Oklahoma State Capitol.

OKLAHOMA CITY- Senator Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, served as a panelist on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) during the 2025 National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit, held in Boston, Massachusetts.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoma City, and Rep. Ellen Pogemiller, D-Oklahoma City, are urging Oklahomans to speak out against proposed Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) changes to the way public schools are graded for the state’s A-F report cards – changes they say would continue to punish schools for things they cannot control, like the ongoing teacher shortage.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoman City, issued the following statement honoring the life and mourning the passing of former Governor George Nigh on Wednesday.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt issued the following statement on the passing of former Governor George Nigh.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, today issued the following statement on the passing of former Governor George Nigh, reflecting on his impactful leadership as both a statesman and president of the University of Central Oklahoma, located in Edmond.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today released the following statement after the passing of former Oklahoma Governor George Nigh. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, and Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, will host a joint interim study in the coming months to explore when it’s appropriate for schools to introduce technology into classrooms.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, and Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, today released the following statements regarding the potential investigation surrounding the incident in Superintendent Ryan Walters’ office during the Oklahoma State Board of Education’s executive session.

Pro Tem Paxton and Senator Pugh said the investigation inquiry is being led by OMES and leadership at the agency is working through proper channels to initiate the investigation. 

OKLAHOMA CITY– Senator Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, announced Wednesday a partnership with Senator Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, on an interim study regarding property taxes in Oklahoma.