Sen. Julia Kirt’s Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Leaders of the Senate and House Democratic Caucuses said Friday they are deeply troubled by how people will suffer from the ongoing cuts to mental health and substance abuse services in the state and have called for a strategic budget when the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) submits its funding request next week.  

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democrats issued the following statements after Superintendent Ryan Waters announced he would resign from office in order to accept another job.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate and House Democrats want to hear from the public at upcoming events at the state Capitol. These public forums will focus on education, the state budget, and bill filing, as well as providing an opportunity for people to give their input on solving problems that Oklahomans face.  

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt issued a statement Monday regarding new federal homeless policy.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt issued the following statement on the passing of former Governor George Nigh.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus have adopted a resolution urging state and local leaders in Oklahoma to follow the U.S. Constitution and treat immigrants with fairness, respect, and humanity.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt said she was honored to have been named Senator of the Year by the Oklahoma Veterans Council. Each year, the Senate and House meet in a special joint session to honor Oklahoma’s military veterans. Kirt, D-Oklahoma City, learned she’d been chosen for the honor at the ceremony held during the 2025 legislative session for her work supporting veterans, their families and the mission of the Oklahoma Veterans Council.

OKLAHOMA CITY – With work on the 2025 legislative session concluded, Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt said there were important wins that will help Oklahomans but also pointed to missed opportunities to address the biggest challenges peop

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democrats issued the following statements Thursday addressing their opposition to the fiscal year 2026 budget.