Sen. Chuck Hall’s Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Appropriations Chairman Chuck Hall, R-Perry, and Rep. Suzanne Schreiber, D-Tulsa, today hosted a joint interim study to bring daycare providers, early childhood education leaders and other stakeholders to the table to discuss improving Oklahoma’s childcare system.

Presenters discussed regulations and reimbursements for childcare providers and emphasized how a strong provider network is critical to a thriving workforce. Oklahoma has 2,747 licensed private pay childcare providers and 1,855 contracted providers that receive subsidies.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, and other Senate leaders issued the following statements today after a new report from the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics showed the state’s aerospace and defense industry has increased significantly since the 2017 Oklahoma Aerospace and Defense Industry Economic Impact Study.

According to the study, every major segment of the industry has grown, pushing its overall economic impact to a historic $52.5 billion.

Senate President Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle:

OKLAHOMA CITY — Leaders of the LOFT Oversight Committee issued the following statements today on a Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency report examining the Oklahoma Department of Human Services’ verification processes for childcare subsidies to prevent fraud and misuse within the system.

Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, Co-Chair of the LOFT Oversight Committee:

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GUTHRIE – Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, and Rep. Collin Duel, R-Guthrie, today celebrated a $1.4 million investment to address critical water needs across Guthrie.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation that eliminates the state’s five-year manufacturer ad valorem tax exemption for solar generation and battery storage facilities has advanced to the governor’s desk. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Appropriations Chairman Chuck Hall, R-Perry, and Sen. Grant Green, R-Wellston, played an integral role in the Oklahoma Senate advancing legislation today to lower gasoline prices.

As prices at the pump spike, Hall and Green worked diligently to find a timely solution to ensure that Oklahomans see tax relief when filling up their gas tanks. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate today passed legislation from Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, to crack down on fraud and identity theft by imposing harsher penalties for these crimes.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, on Thursday celebrated Guthrie Day at the state Capitol and recognized the extraordinary life and legacy of a renowned local veteran.

The second annual Guthrie Day at the Capitol brought city officials, chamber of commerce leaders and dozens of local business owners to Oklahoma City.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Appropriations Chairman Chuck Hall, R-Perry, issued the following statement after a multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday claimed the life of a member of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol from Logan County, as well as two civilians.