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February 28, 2022 | 01:43pm

Legislature announces formation of Irish Caucus, names co-chairs

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Monday, legislators announced the formation of a bipartisan, bicameral American Irish State Legislators Caucus in Oklahoma. Caucus co-chairs will be Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, Rep. Terry O’Donnell, R-Catoosa, and Rep. John Waldron, D-Tulsa.

January 28, 2022 | 03:45pm

Boren selected as Oklahoma’s 2022 NCEL State Lead

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen.

January 19, 2022 | 05:22pm

Bill filed to secure guns to reduce accidental shootings, promote safe firearm usage by youth

OKLAHOMA CITY – Firearms are the second leading cause of death for children and teens in Oklahoma, a statistic Sen. Mary Boren hopes to change with her Senate Bill 1294.

January 13, 2022 | 09:55am

Boren introduces legislation updating Parents’ Bill of Rights

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Thursday, Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, filed legislation extending the Parents’ Bill of Rights to better inform families about issues important to their children’s education.

January 6, 2022 | 10:48am

Sen. Boren issues statement on anniversary of U.S. Capitol insurrection

Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, released the following statement Thursday on the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection.

October 14, 2021 | 03:04pm

Committee studies accommodations provided to Oklahoma’s pregnant students and young families

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Wednesday, the Senate Education Committee learned what accommodations are provided to pregnant students and young families in Oklahoma’s high schools, colleges and CareerTech system. The study was requested by Sen.

September 28, 2021 | 02:14pm

Sen. Boren to host study on education accommodations for pregnant students; seeks input from impacted women

After hearing stories of lost scholarships and unearned degrees, Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, is hosting an interim study to learn how Oklahoma can better accommodate pregnant students in high school, college, and CareerTech.

September 23, 2021 | 04:31pm

Interim study focuses on transportation needs of disabled Oklahomans

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Business, Commerce and Tourism Committee learned about the transportation needs of Oklahomans with disabilities Wednesday in a study requested by Sen. Mary Boren. The Norman Democrat said she was disturbed to learn of the lack of adequate disability transportation around the state that is negatively impacting thousands of citizens.

July 22, 2021 | 02:56pm

Boren serves as judge for 2021 SLC STAR Award

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mary Boren had the opportunity to represent Oklahoma as a judge for the 2021 State Transformation in Action Recognition (STAR) Award at the 75^th Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) Annual Meeting in Nashville July 10-14.

July 8, 2021 | 04:16pm

Sen. Boren statement on passing of her father, Donald Max Brown

OKLAHOMA CITY - Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, released the following statement regarding the passing of her father, Donald Max Brown, on Thursday. Mr.