Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Vice Chair Sen. Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, released the following statement Tuesday regarding the Senate Select Committee on Business Retention and Economic Development’s meeting on the announced closure of the Michelin plant in Ardmore.

OKLAHOMA CITY- Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, filed Senate Bill 1199, which adds accessory to murder in the first and second degree to the list of crimes that requires offenders to serve 85% of their sentence before parole can be considered.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, is set to lead an interim study on the potential of bringing nuclear energy to Oklahoma. The study, scheduled for 1:30 PM on October 31, 2023, will take place in Room 535 of the State Capitol Building.

 Committee to examine Michelin’s exit from Ardmore

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Select Committee on Business Retention and Economic Development will host its next meeting on Tuesday to hear from state and local leaders to discuss Michelin’s closure and what can be done in the future to keep businesses in the state.

The meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. at the Oklahoma State Capitol, 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. in room 535.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Darcy Jech, R-Kingfisher, held a joint interim study in the Education Committee Thursday alongside Rep. Rhonda Baker, R-Yukon. The study evaluated rising school insurance rates and the effect on school budgets.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen.

Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today hosted the first meeting of the Oklahoma Organized Retail Crime Task Force.

The Oklahoma Organized Retail Crime Task Force was created through Senate Bill 674. The task force will research and gather data from various entities serving on the task force to make informed recommendations to the legislature and governor to prevent and combat organized retail crime in Oklahoma.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee met Monday to examine the issue of Right of First Refusal (ROFR) as it relates to Oklahoma’s electrical transmission system. Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Tourism and Wildlife Committee heard from wildlife experts Monday about why Oklahoma has seen a significant decline it its turkey population. Sen. Blake “Cowboy” Stephens, R-Tahlequah, requested the study to find possible legislative solutions to increase their numbers.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Tourism and Wildlife Committee heard from wildlife experts Monday about why Oklahoma has seen a significant decline it its turkey population. Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Art therapy is a regulated mental health profession in 15 states and the District of Columbia. The Senate Business and Commerce Committee held an interim study Monday, requested by Sen. Kevin Matthews, to examine the multiple benefits the discipline could provide to Oklahomans.

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Thursday, Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, filed Senate Bill 1198.

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Wednesday, Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, led a pivotal Education Committee interim study on the effects of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Education Committee heard from an array of literacy and reading experts Wednesday to learn more about the Science of Reading. The study was requested by the committee’s chairman, Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – A new state law to crack down on foreigners using straw owners to buy land for marijuana grows raised concerns from realtors and title companies worried they wouldn’t be able to sell homes to bonified Oklahoma residents who use an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) rather than a Social Sec

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, has officially become a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association. This significant achievement underscores his unwavering commitment to better serve the people of Oklahoma.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) honored Sen. Adam Pugh’s distinguished military career recently by presenting him with a Quilt of Valor. This unique honor is bestowed on military service members or veterans who have served in a war. Pugh, a U.S.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Blake Stephens, R-Tahlequah, released the following statement on Monday regarding the attacks on Israel.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, released the following statement Thursday regarding the terrorist attacks on Israel.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Education Committee held an interim study Tuesday requested by Education Vice Chair Ally Seifried, Claremore–R, examining Oklahoma’s teacher pipeline.