Sen. Dewayne Pemberton’s Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation to improve the safety and security of Oklahoma’s public and private school districts, and CareerTechs was unanimously approved Friday by the Senate. Senate Bill 100, by Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate passed legislation Tuesday to provide families more support when it comes to protecting the mental health of their children. Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate passed Senate Bill 101 Monday to help improve school safety and security. The measure, by Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate gave unanimous approval Thursday to a measure to help more of Oklahoma’s students qualify for the state’s free tuition scholarship program, known as the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP), or Oklahoma’s Promise.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma public and private schools, along with careertechs, would become more secure under legislation approved Tuesday by the Senate. Retired educator, Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure to make Oklahoma schools safer is on its way to the Senate floor after receiving unanimous approval by the Senate Appropriations Committee Wednesday. Senate Bill 100, by Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – More Oklahoma students wanting to continue their education through the state’s Career Technology system could soon be eligible for the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP) scholarship, also known as Oklahoma’s Promise, under legislation approved unanimously Wednes

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Dewayne Pemberton will serve as a member of Senate leadership for the 59^th Legislature. Senate Pro Tempore Greg Treat appointed the Muskogee Republican to serve as majority assistant whip.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) recently released their 2022 Children’s Legislative Scorecard tracking legislators’ votes on more than a dozen bills to protect and improve the lives of Oklahoma’s youth. Sen. Dewayne Pemberton, R-Muskogee, received a perfect score for his support of children’s issues this session.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Two education bills addressing the critical teacher shortage and worsening mental health of Oklahoma students made their way through the Senate Thursday. Senate Education Appropriations Subcommittee Chair and Education Committee Vice Chair Dewayne Pemberton, R-Muskogee, carried the bills in the Senate.