Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate has overwhelmingly passed a series of lawsuit reforms aimed at reining in excessive lawsuits. This package of legislation is gaining momentum after a recent study found that Oklahoma loses more than $3.7 billion in total economic output and 32,300 jobs each year due to exorbitant tort costs stemming from lawsuits and legal claims.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Randy Grellner, R-Cushing, and Sen. Julie McIntosh, R-Porter, on Wednesday criticized a new health privacy rule implemented by the Biden Administration, arguing it undermines parental rights and could have serious consequences for minor patients.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, issued the following statement after two Logan County deputies were injured during an officer-involved shooting this afternoon.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Capitol was packed today with over 240 aviation students, representatives from 60 aerospace exhibitors and a strong contingent of active-duty military members and veterans who gathered for AERO Day.

Hosted annually, the event highlights Oklahoma’s booming aerospace industry, which stands as the state's second-largest economic driver.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt and Assistant Democratic Leader Carri Hicks issued the following statement after DOGE-OK identified $157 million in federal health grants for Oklahoma it claimed were unnecessary and are returning to the feder

OKLAHOMA CITY – In recognition of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, World Autism Day on April 2, and Autism Advocacy Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Thursday, April 3, Senator Kendal Sacchieri, R–Blanchard, voiced her support for Oklahomans living with autism and the families who advocate on their behalf.

OKLAHOMA CITY – After winning unanimous Senate approval, the House is the next stop for legislation to streamline government for residents whose neighborhoods are within the metro’s Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning District. Sen.