Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY — On Friday, Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, commended State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ decision to incorporate the Bible into Oklahoma public school curriculum.

“The Bible’s status as the most important book ever written is not in dispute. Including it in public school curriculum is not a scandal: excluding it is. It is difficult, if not impossible, to provide students a proper understanding of Western civilization, world history, and U.S. history without significant emphasis on the Bible.

OKLAHOMA CITY- Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, was named the Oklahoma State Trooper Association’s Senator of the Year on Thursday for introducing legislation to help the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and continuously supporting pro-law enforcement policies.

OKLAHOMA CITY- Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, urges Oklahoma medical providers to take advantage of an upcoming event to help people who have questions about the state’s transition to SoonerSelect Medicaid coverage.

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority is holding in-person office hours in Oklahoma City on Friday, July 12 to assist Oklahomans who need help due to the agency’s transition to a managed care model, which affected many Medicaid recipients and those covered by the Children’s Specialty Program.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City today announced the approved list of interim studies that will be discussed during the legislative interim.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks issued the following statement Thursday after State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced a new mandate for public schools to incorporate the Bible in all classrooms as an instructional support for curriculum in grades five through 12.

OKLAHOMA CITY- Sen. Kristen Thompson was named Legislator of the Year by The State Chamber in recognition of her pro-business policies and economic development initiatives. Thompson, R-Edmond, authored legislation during the 2024 session to restructure the state’s Department of Commerce to recruit new businesses to Oklahoma, while promoting growth among existing companies. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mary Boren issued a statement Thursday after being denied access to an executive session by the State Board of Education – a meeting Boren said she had legal authority to attend.

OKLAHOMA CITY — On the anniversary of the Dobbs decision, Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, responded to the presence of billboards advertising the abortion pill in Oklahoma.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Democratic members of the Oversight Committee for the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT) said reports presented on Thursday showed a lack of accountability by the State Department of Education and Superintendent Ryan Walters.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, announced today that he has accepted the role of CEO and Executive Director of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association (OOA), effective July 1. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks was recently chosen to participate in an international exchange program dedicated to fostering relations between the next generation of political leaders in the United States with their counterparts around the world. Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, was among a handful of U.S.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Kevin Matthews is expressing gratitude to his fellow members, the governor and fellow Oklahomans after approval of $1.5 million in funding for the development of Oklahoma’s Civil Rights Trail. Matthews, D-Tulsa, Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, Rep. Jason Lowe, D-Oklahoma City, and Rep.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today released the following statement after Senator Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, submitted his resignation letter, effective November 1.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today issued the following statement after the governor signed the state budget for FY '25. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today commented on the most recent special session call from Governor Kevin Stitt.

The governor has called a limited special session specifically for the Senate to consider his latest pick for the Oklahoma State University Board of Regents. The House of Representatives will not have to come in for the special session call since House members don’t have confirmation authority.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Recently, Senate Bill 426 successfully passed through the Senate and House. The bill, authored by Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today released the following statement and highlights on the conclusion of the 59^th Oklahoma Legislature’s regular session.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democrats shared their views on the 2024 session as lawmakers worked toward final adjournment on Thursday.