Capitol Connection

Lawmakers Call for First Responder Coverage

March 29, 2020

A group of Republican lawmakers from the Oklahoma House of Representatives are sending a letter…

Capitol Connection: The latest update on COVID-19 from State Representative Mark Lawson

March 23, 2020

The latest updates from State Representative Mark Lawson regarding testing, supplies, sheltering and closures and…

State Legislature working to reduce the spread of COVID-19, get resources to those who need them

March 18, 2020

Leewright talks about legislation going into effect to combat the spread of the Coronavirus. Plus,…

Sapulpa homeschooled senior serves as page for Senate

March 12, 2020

Sapulpa homeschooled senior Grant Cuellar has completed a week of service as a page for…

“Please don’t fail us!” parents implore legislators at inaugural Sapulpa PLAC meeting

March 12, 2020

The Sapulpa Parent Legislative Action Committee (PLAC) is an effort to “inform and engage parents…

Bill to better protect domestic abuse victims passes Senate

March 10, 2020

This bill will allow the courts to hold domestic violence offenders in custody for 24…

Senate Review: More than 400 bills made it through committee

March 9, 2020

There were more than 400 bills that made it through the committee process this session.…

Senate Review: the Barbara E. Hoover Act and Anti-Red Flag Act

February 27, 2020

Senator Leewright talks about bills passed providing additional rights regarding the family of nursing home…

Definition of child abuse expanded under legislation

February 19, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously approved legislation Wednesday to expand the definition…

Sen. Leewright named Legislator of the Year by AGCOK

January 28, 2020

Leewright, who chairs the Senate’s Committee on Business, Commerce and Tourism, said he was honored…