OKLAHOMA CITY— Senator Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, issued the following statement after Attorney General Gentner Drummond released an opinion today stating that the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) must continue patrolling interstates in Oklahoma metropolitan areas.

OKLAHOMA CITY – When the Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) would cease patrolling the state’s metropolitan counties and instead leave local law enforcement to cover the interstates, Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Grant Green, R-Wellston, today celebrated a $2 million state appropriation that will provide clean water for a residential area in his district with dozens of homes plagued by contaminated water wells.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate and House Democrats want to hear from the public at upcoming events at the state Capitol. These public forums will focus on education, the state budget, and bill filing, as well as providing an opportunity for people to give their input on solving problems that Oklahomans face.  

OKLAHOMA CITY - Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, today issued the following statement on the passing of Pat Potts, a devoted champion of early childhood education.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks issued a statement honoring Pat Potts after her death on Wednesday. Hicks said Potts dedicated herself to improving the lives of children and families and building a better future for Oklahoma.

ENID, OKLAHOMA — Senator Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, today issued the following statement regarding a shooting incident at Integris Health Enid Hospital on Sunday that resulted in the death of a public safety officer.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, joined Governor Kevin Stitt and U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon at a ceremonial bill signing of Senate Bill 796, landmark legislation that eliminates Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs across Oklahoma’s higher education institutions.

MIAMI, OKLAHOMA — Senator Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, today issued the following statement regarding the heartbreaking loss of Oklahoma Turnpike Authority employee and Vinita volunteer firefighter Zachary Rinehart, who was killed Monday afternoon while working along the Will Rogers Turnpike near Miami.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator John Haste, R-Broken Arrow, recently represented Oklahoma at the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit in Boston, where lawmakers from across the nation convened to address emerging challenges and explore innovative policy solutions.

Major Expansion of Higher Education Access in Broken Arrow and Tulsa Region

Ethics Commission votes unanimously to approve opinion 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislative leaders today praised a ruling confirming under certain conditions, elected state officeholders may use campaign funds to cover security-related expenses. 

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.