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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, was recognized this week by the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) for her conservative voting record while serving in the Oklahoma Senate.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, on Tuesday secured unanimous support in the Senate for his bill that would ensure a quick and coordinated law enforcement response when a child is abducted.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate gave approval to Senate Bill 1427 Tuesday to create a revolving fund for the Department of Corrections and allocate $8.3 million to fund revitalization efforts related to the Oklahoma State Penitentiary Prison Rodeo. Sen.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – On Monday, Sen. Jack Stewart, R-Yukon, was recognized for his outstanding commitment to conservative values and principles with the prestigious Conservative Political Action Conference Award for Conservative Achievement.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 1200 received approval from the full Senate Monday and provides that Oklahoma remain on Daylight Saving Time year-round should Congress pass legislation allowing states to choose whether or not to take part in the bi-annual time change. The bill’s author, Sen.

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OKLAHOMA CITY- Sen. Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, has received approval for legislation to reduce the number of virtual days held by Oklahoma public and charter schools. Under the provisions of Senate Bill 1768, virtual instruction would only take place in the event of inclement weather, staff shortages, illness, building maintenance issues, or if deemed necessary by school administrators.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, passed a significant judicial reform proposal in the Senate on Tuesday. Senate Joint Resolution 34 will give voters the opportunity to adopt the U.S. Constitution’s judicial nomination process and apply it to how justices are selected for the Oklahoma Supreme Court.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, congratulates the Idabel girls basketball team for their remarkable achievement in winning the state championship.

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Senate Bill 2035 comes after Treat son’s life-threatening accident that was avoidable

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, received overwhelming approval for his legislation to raise the age of consent from 16 to 18. Senate Bill 615 aims to protect minors from predation by giving them two additional years of legal protection.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Monday passed Senate Bill 1403 from Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, to increase funding for county roads and highways.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Kevin Matthews, D-Tulsa, has won Senate passage for his bill taking the next step in creating Oklahoma’s Civil Rights Trail. Senate Bill 1356, co-authored by Sen.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Monday passed a bill from Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, that would earmark $125 million for much-needed water and wastewater infrastructure projects in localities across the state.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today commended his Senate colleagues after they voted to pass 

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 1252, introduced by Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has successfully passed a vote of the full Senate on Thursday.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, on Thursday issued a statement to express support for Oklahoma’s two-year colleges as Gov. Kevin Stitt has urged the consolidation of some of the state’s junior colleges.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, on Thursday issued a statement to express support for Oklahoma’s two-year colleges as Gov. Kevin Stitt has urged the consolidation of some of the state’s junior colleges.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Appropriations Committee approved $50 million in funding Thursday for repairs and improvements to the Arkansas River Levee systems. Sen. Cody Rogers, R-Tulsa, authored Senate Bill 1391, legislation that will drastically reduce risks of levee failure, offering security for residents and businesses along the Arkansas River.

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Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat held a press conference on Thursday, March 7 at 1:15 p.m.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City, was named “Senator of the Year” during the 2024 People with Disabilities Awareness Day, held at the Oklahoma History Center on March 5. According to the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS), Kirt was honored for her “ongoing, unwavering support for serving the needs of Oklahomans with disabilities.”

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