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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks has won unanimous approval from the Senate’s Retirement and Government Resources Committee for legislation to encourage greater use of American-made products, including iron, steel, and aluminum.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, has won committee approval for her bill incentivizing the use of firearm safety devices. Senate Bill 50 would provide a state sales tax exemption to encourage more Oklahomans to take advantage of such equipment. The measure was approved by the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee on Monday.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt responded to the governor’s State of the State today, saying the state needs a new plan that focuses on solving real problems for Oklahomans, not just political talking points.

Sen. Adam Pugh and Sen. Ally Seifried held a press conference on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10 a.m.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt has filed legislation for the 2025 session to modernize Oklahoma’s eviction

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoman City, has filed a pair of bills to ensure public schools and teachers can focus on educating children instead of expending time and resources fending off political attacks.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Senate Democrats have released their legislative priorities for the 2025 session – their blueprint to create prosperity, improved health, greater educational opportunities, and more fair government for all Oklahomans.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Twenty-eight states and the District of Columbia have passed laws to provide free menstrual products in schools. Sen. Nikki Nice, D-Oklahoma City, has filed legislation that would add Oklahoma to that list – a move she said would improve attendance and student success.

OKLAHOMA CITY – With Oklahoma continuing to rely on thousands of emergency certifications to counter a shortage of classroom teachers, Sen.