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Senate Republican Rural Caucus Chairman Ron Justice and members of the Senate Republican Rural Caucus unveiled their policy agenda for the 2010 legislative session at a news conference Wednesday.

With continued success in moving rural Oklahoma forward, the Senate Republican Rural Caucus pledged to continue their efforts in protecting the resources and assets that are vital to the well being of Oklahoma’s economic development and job growth.

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Senate Republican Rural Caucus press conference.
Sen Pro Tem Coffee reacts to Supreme Court ruling on line-item veto
Sen Pro Tem Coffee reacts to Supreme Court ruling on line-item veto
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Sen Pro Tem Coffee discusses 2010 budget agreement. Sen Pro Tem Coffee reacts to Supreme Court ruling on line-item veto.

 

OKLAHOMA CITY –Republicans in the Oklahoma State Senate released the second section of their 2010 Legislative agenda today, focusing on the areas of Public Safety and Transportation.

In this challenging financial climate, Senate Republicans are working to bring new and better jobs to Oklahoma and provide for a more favorable business climate and better way of life for all Oklahomans, including keeping our citizens safe, and continued improvement of our transportation system.

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Sen. Majority Leader Lamb, Pro Tem Coffee and others discuss second part of GOP 2010 agenda.

State Sen. Kenneth Corn  is calling for “immediate action the first week of the legislative session” on his proposal to restore nearly $4.7 million in budget cuts made late last year to senior citizen nutrition meal programs around the state.

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Sen Corn's plan to restore senior nutrition funding.

One of the most important tools in improving Oklahoma's economy is to increase the number of students who graduate from high school and college. That's according to Sen. John Ford, who has filed legislation requiring schools to set specific goals to increase graduation rates.

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Sen Ford explains bill to improve graduation rates.

State Sen. Debbe Leftwich has filed legislation aimed at party bus companies that turn a blind eye to drunken teen passengers. Leftwich said she began working on the legislation after being contacted by officials with Santa Fe South High School last spring.
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Sen. Leftwich explains party bus and teen drinking bill.
Santa Fe South Principal Chris Brewster

State Sen. Debbe Leftwich has filed legislation aimed at party bus companies that turn a blind eye to drunken teen passengers. Leftwich said she began working on the legislation after being contacted by officials with Santa Fe South High School last spring.
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Sen. Leftwich explains party bus and teen drinking bill.
Santa Fe South Principal Chris Brewster
First in Multi-Part Roll-out of Agenda Goals for 2010

Oklahoma Senate Republicans today released the first section of their 2010 Legislative agenda, focusing on their goals for Economic Development, Energy, and Government Reform.

Under the leadership of Senate President Pro Tem Glenn Coffee (R-OKC) and Majority Floor Leader Todd Lamb (R-Edmond), who also chaired the Senate Republican Agenda Committee, Senate Republicans have constructed an ambitious legislative road map to build upon the successes of their first session in the majority in 2009.

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Senate Majority Leader Todd Lamb, Senate Pro Tem Glenn Coffee, Senate Business & Labor Chairman Harry Coates and Senate Energy and Environment Chair Brian Bingman speak on the Senate Republicans Agenda for the 2010 Session.

"Once again actual revenue receipts have failed to meet projections. However, we continue in positive discussions with the governor's office and the House, and I am optimistic that a new budget framework can be announced by the beginning of the new legislative session in February.

"We know that many Oklahoma taxpayers are hurting because of the national recession, policies coming out of Washington, and the depressed job market. It is imperative that the new budget framework is fiscally responsible, and protects Oklahomans from tax increases."

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Sen. Coffee comments on revenue report.