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Sen. Mann applauds AG’s opinion on Oklahoma Highway Patrol

OKLAHOMA CITY – When the Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) would cease patrolling the state’s metropolitan counties and instead leave local law enforcement to cover the interstates, Sen.

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Sen. Mann comments on passing of Rep. Debbie Blackburn

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoman City, issued the following statement after the passing of former Rep. Debbie Blackburn, D-Oklahoma City.

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Sen. Mann, Rep. Pogemiller urge public to speak out on proposed A-F school report card changes before Friday deadline

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.

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Sen. Mann recounts the impact of Governor George Nigh’s life and service

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.

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Senators Mann, Coleman, and Greater Oklahoma City Chamber applaud funding fix to keep Heartland Flyer rolling another year

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoma City, Sen.

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Sen. Mann requests AG’s opinion on Oklahoma Highway Patrol jurisdiction

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen.

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Sen. Mann comments on Texas Legislature not funding Heartland Flyer

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoman City, issued the following statement after the Texas Legislature did not fund its portion of the cost for the Heartland Flyer passenger train. Without the funding, the line will be suspended on or before Oct. 1.

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Sen. Mann files concurrent resolution urging Texas to continue support of Heartland Flyer

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoma City, has filed legislation urging the Texas Legislature to continue funding its share for the Heartland Flyer after reports that the state was considering ending their support.

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Senate approves bill allowing teachers to use sick leave to extend maternity leave; bill now moves to governor’s desk

OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate has given approval to House Bill 1601, a bipartisan measure to allow teachers to use up to six weeks of accrued sick leave to extend their six-week maternity leave provided by the state. Sen.

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Senate, House Democrats blast politically charged, age inappropriate social studies standards; renew call for vote to reject standards

OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of the Senate and House Democratic Caucuses are stepping up their call for votes on joint resolutions to reject Superintendent Ryan Walters’ social studies standards. If the Legislature fails to act in the coming days, those standards will take effect in the 2025-26 school year.

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