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Sen. Mary B. Boren’s Press Releases

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Sen. Boren receives approval for interim studies
State Sen. Mary Boren has received approval for four interim studies ahead of the 2020 legislative session, including two requested with House Republicans. Boren says she’s requested studies on farm-to-table reforms, affordable housing initiatives, and joint studies on textbook adoption and funding reforms and on solar energy in schools.
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Sen. Boren casts no vote on bill preventing cities from proactively addressing plastic trash

State Sen. Mary Boren said she’s disappointed with passage of a bill preempting the ability of cities and towns to pass ordinances addressing plastic bags, cups and containers that litter public property and roadways. Senate Bill 1001 was approved by the full Senate on Wednesday. Boren, D-Norman, said the bill takes away the rights of local communities and their citizens to protect their environment and national resources.

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Sen. Boren files legislation to increase funding for textbooks and other instructional materials


State Sen. Mary Boren has filed legislation aimed at putting more resources directly in the classroom for textbooks and other teaching materials. Her legislation also requires funding allocated for instructional materials is used for that purpose.

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Sen. Boren tapped for multiple committee assignments

State Sen. Mary Boren has received her committee appointments for the 57th Legislature which includes the 2019 and 2020 legislative sessions.  Boren, D-Norman, will serve on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, the Agriculture and Wildlife Committee, the Energy Committee and the Judiciary Committee.

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Mary Boren takes oath for first term in State Senate

 

Sen. Mary Boren was officially sworn in for her first term in the Oklahoma State Senate.  The oath of office ceremony for 24 new and returning members was held at the state Capitol on Wednesday.

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