Sen. Adam Pugh’s Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sens. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, and Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, hosted a robust, two-day interim study this week to examine the detrimental effects of cell phone use among K-12 students in schools.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, and Senator Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, today released the following statements mourning the passing of former U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe, a dedicated public servant who played a pivotal role in strengthening national security and supporting military facilities across the state of Oklahoma.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Sen. Adam Pugh (R-Edmond) will host a legislative interim study to examine the impact of students having cellphones in schools. 

The study will bring together national experts to discuss the benefits and challenges associated with cellphone use in educational settings.

Sen. Pugh, who serves as the Chair of the Senate Education Committee, said it is important to understand the implications of cellphone use in schools from every level. 

OKLAHOMA CITY- Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, and Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, joined the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics in promoting Oklahoma’s second largest and fastest-growing industry during AERO Day at the state Capitol. The industry provides more than 200,000 jobs across the state and generates upwards of $44 billion in economic activity annually.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Adam Pugh, R–Edmond, today released the following statement on reports of the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) attempting to clawback up to $50,000 in teacher bonuses.

The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Executive Director, Grayson Ardies, and Senator Adam Pugh, the Chair of the Senate Education Committee, announced a partnership with the Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars Program, and Gigi Coleman Brooms, President of the Chicago-based aviation education 501 (c)3.  

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, has filed legislation to attract military retirees from around the country to Oklahoma’s classrooms.

OKLAHOMA CITY – As Oklahomans prepare to celebrate Veteran’s Day, Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, filed legislation Thursday to honor veterans killed in action by protecting the benefits of their surviving spouses.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Education Committee heard from an array of literacy and reading experts Wednesday to learn more about the Science of Reading. The study was requested by the committee’s chairman, Sen.