Sen. Bill Coleman’s Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, on Thursday congratulated two constituents who
were named among the state’s top law enforcement officers.

Coleman praised Tulsa Police Detective Paula Maker, who was recognized as the 2026
Oklahoma Officer of the Year at a ceremony in Oklahoma City. Attorney General
Gentner Drummond created the Officer of the Year initiative to recognize and
celebrate the best and brightest Oklahomans serving in local law enforcement
agencies.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, on Thursday congratulated two constituents who
were named among the state’s top law enforcement officers.

Coleman praised Tulsa Police Detective Paula Maker, who was recognized as the 2026
Oklahoma Officer of the Year at a ceremony in Oklahoma City. Attorney General
Gentner Drummond created the Officer of the Year initiative to recognize and
celebrate the best and brightest Oklahomans serving in local law enforcement
agencies.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, held an interim study on Monday to explore how legislation could cut down on fraudulent online ticket sales to concerts, plays and other live performances at major performing arts centers across the state.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Leading senators issued the following statements after participating in Wednesday’s ribbon cutting ceremony showcasing renovations at the state’s Jim Thorpe Memorial Building.

The $70 million renovation project to update the building near the state Capitol used by the Corporation Commission, State Election Board, Water Resources Board and other state agencies began in 2023.

Senator Darcy Jech, R-Kingfisher, Member of the Jim Thorpe Repair Expenditure Oversight Committee:

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senators Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, and Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, on Monday held an interim study to discuss solutions to water infrastructure and water quality challenges plaguing rural communities across the state.

Coleman and Hamilton invited constituents and state and local water experts to the Senate Agriculture and Wildlife Committee to describe statewide water problems that have led to increased boil orders and concerns about the safety of local water supplies.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senators Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, and Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, on Monday held an interim study to discuss solutions to water infrastructure and water quality challenges plaguing rural communities across the state.

Coleman and Hamilton invited constituents and state and local water experts to the Senate Agriculture and Wildlife Committee to describe statewide water problems that have led to increased boil orders and concerns about the safety of local water supplies.