Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Tom Dugger, R-Stillwater, released the following statement Tuesday after the passing of his predecessor and friend, former Sen. Jim Halligan.

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OKLAHOMA CITY –Sen. Julia Kirt will hold an interim study on Oct. 24 focused on Oklahoma’s laws for ethics and accountability for elected officials.

“Ensuring public servants are held to the highest standards of conduct is essential if government officials are to earn and maintain the public’s trust,” Kirt said. “Oklahoma has had some spectacular breaches of public trust over the past few years. I believe that we can expose bad actors and support quality leaders by improving our ethics systems.”

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, announced this week that the National Compact Commission has completed work on the Interstate Teaching Mobility Compact (ITMC) to improve licensure portability for educators.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has named Sen. Kim David, R-Porter, and Sen. Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, as Oklahoma’s Legislators of the Year for their efforts to eliminate alcohol- and drug-impaired driving and better support victims.

Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, released the following statement regarding him cancelling his study scheduled for Monday, Oct. 17 at the Capitol to review the abstract and title system.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Blake “Cowboy” Stephens held an interim study Monday to look into the significant harm done to livestock and property by predatory birds. Stephens, R-Tahlequah, said the most destructive is the black vulture.

Sen. George Young, D-Oklahoma City, held a press conference to discuss upcoming clemency hearings.