Sen. Adam Pugh’s Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate leaders today announced a plan to fund a $254 million education investment package, including teacher pay raises and classroom initiatives, by redirecting existing state funds following the long-term stabilization of the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS), without new spending or tax increases.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Leaders of the Oklahoma Senate Education Committee today unveiled a comprehensive package of education initiatives introduced for the upcoming legislative session aimed at strengthening schools, supporting teachers and staff, equipping students for success and empowering parents.  

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Education Committee Chair Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, announced today he has filed legislation for the upcoming legislative session to establish the Presidential Fitness Test as a statewide standard for youth physical fitness in Oklahoma schools, aligning with President Donald Trump’s executive order reestablishing the program nationally.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Senate Education Committee Chairman Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, on behalf of the Senate Education Committee, hosted a Christmas celebration today at the Oklahoma State Capitol, welcoming students from across the state to perform music, sing Christmas carols and showcase holiday-themed performances in the fourth-floor rotunda.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, today released the following information and statement after the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to reduce staff within the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), specifically on the impact on states and local school districts that rely on federal guidance and oversight to serve students with disabilities.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, has filed legislation to continue strengthening school safety measures across Oklahoma by extending the School Security Revolving Fund for an additional three years.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, today issued the following statement on the passing of Pat Potts, a devoted champion of early childhood education.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, joined Governor Kevin Stitt and U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon at a ceremonial bill signing of Senate Bill 796, landmark legislation that eliminates Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs across Oklahoma’s higher education institutions.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, chairman of the Oklahoma Legislative Aero Caucus and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, addressed industry leaders, aviation experts and fellow policymakers today at the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Multistate Collaborative meeting held at the Oklahoma State Capitol.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, today issued the following statement on the passing of former Governor George Nigh, reflecting on his impactful leadership as both a statesman and president of the University of Central Oklahoma, located in Edmond.