Capitol Connection
“Please don’t fail us!” parents implore legislators at inaugural Sapulpa PLAC meeting
The Sapulpa Parent Legislative Action Committee (PLAC) is an effort to “inform and engage parents…
Bill to better protect domestic abuse victims passes Senate
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
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
Senator Leewright talks about bills passed providing additional rights regarding the family of nursing home…
Definition of child abuse expanded under legislation
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously approved legislation Wednesday to expand the definition…
Sen. Leewright named Legislator of the Year by AGCOK
Leewright, who chairs the Senate’s Committee on Business, Commerce and Tourism, said he was honored…
Governor Stitt Appoints Farris as Creek County Associate District Judge
Laura Farris has served as a career prosecutor with the Creek and Okfuskee County District…
Bipartisan group of Senators issue joint statement on storm/flooding damage
More than half of the members of the Oklahoma State Senate represent communities impacted by…
Lawson, Leewright and Hilbert help recognize “Oklahoma People First”
Oklahoma People First is a nonprofit self-advocacy group run by and for people with intellectual…
A completely different culture
Hilbert and Lawson talk about what it’s like to be more experienced, and how glad…