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.

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.