Sen. Adam Pugh’s Press Releases

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 – 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.

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 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 - Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, will host an interim study over the summer to examine how Oklahoma can get more nutritious, whole foods into public schools, cutting down on students’ reliance on processed, high-sugar meals that can hinder both health and learning outcomes.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, issued the following statement today after the Oklahoma House of Representatives passed

Legislation codifies existing executive order from Gov. Stitt

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, and Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, who lead the Senate Education Committee, issued the following statements about President Donald Trump’s executive order to return education to the states.

Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, Chairman of the Senate Education Committee:

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate today advanced legislation to enhance literacy education and ensure future educators receive training in the science of reading.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Appropriations Committee passed a series of tax reform measures aimed at simplifying Oklahoma’s tax code, providing relief to individuals and businesses and promoting economic growth. 

Senate Bills 304, 299, 291, and 60, authored by Senator Dave Rader, R- Tulsa, and Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, address income tax structure, corporate tax fairness and taxpayer relief mechanisms.