Haste, Townley Thank Dolly Parton for Her Contributions to Childhood Literacy Through Imagination Library

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Sen. John Haste, R-Broken Arrow and Representative Tammy Townley, 
R-Ardmore, expressed their heartbreak at the loss of country music legend and philanthropist, Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday, August 25, at the age of 80. The lawmakers celebrated the life and legacy of Parton and her commitment to improving childhood literacy.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. John Haste, R-Broken Arrow, is advancing House Bill 3831, a measure to formally establish Oklahoma Task Force 1 as the state’s official urban search and rescue team, ensuring long-term support and readiness as the legislation now moves to the next stage of the legislative process.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The chairman and vice chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee released the following statements regarding the state revenue figures certified Friday by the state Board of Equalization.

Senate Appropriations Chairman Chuck Hall, R-Perry:

OKLAHOMA CITY – The chairman and vice chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee released the following statements regarding the state revenue figures certified Friday by the state Board of Equalization.

Senate Appropriations Chairman Chuck Hall, R-Perry:

OKLAHOMA CITY — Senator John Haste, R-Broken Arrow, has accepted an invitation from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) leadership to serve as Vice-Chair of NCSL’s Health Standing Committee.

“This is an honor,” Haste said. “NCSL’s health work brings state legislators together to solve real problems. I look forward to representing Oklahoma’s perspective, learning from colleagues across the country, and advancing practical policies that improve outcomes for families while respecting taxpayers.”

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

OKLAHOMA CITY – House Appropriations & Budget Chair Trey Caldwell, R-Lawton, and Vice Chair of Senate Appropriations Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 701, authored by Senator John Haste (R-Broken Arrow), has been signed into law by Governor Kevin Stitt, delivering a major victory for higher education access and workforce readiness in northeastern Oklahoma.