State

Sharp files special election funding legislation

January 20, 2018

Senator Sharp says that remaining campaign funds should be used for special elections when someone…

Coffee and Donuts with the Senator: Leewright pays a visit to Kellyville

January 13, 2018

At this small-town-hall style meeting, Senator Leewright answered questions about our state budget, education, the…

Senator Sharp introduces legislation to remind teachers not to have inappropriate relations with their students

January 12, 2018

Sharp’s hope is that, “being reminded every few months that such actions are a felony…

Gary Richardson, candidate for Governor, comes to Sapulpa

January 4, 2018

Richardson’s primary platforms include making turnpikes free roads again, and lots of accountability.

Leewright appointed chair of Senate Business, Commerce and Tourism Committee, makes state history

December 14, 2017

Leewright owns Dynamic Restoration in Sapulpa and brings 25 years of experience to his new…

Senator pleased to see agency auditing commission work to begin

December 9, 2017

“It’s not just a matter of slashing budgets…this commission will look closely at agency programs…

Two earthquakes felt last night, state can’t agree on what’s causing them

December 5, 2017

The state’s energy and environment cabinet says it’s “very likely” that wastewater wells are causing…

Oklahoma’s new education policy rated among highest in the nation

November 14, 2017

Of the 51 state plans, only seven, including Oklahoma, scored ‘strong’ across all three metrics.

How they voted: House Bill 1054X falls short by just five votes

November 9, 2017

The bill would’ve given teachers and state workers a raise, but some were saying it…

Oklahoma Senate Democratic Leader Issues Statement on Failure of ‘A+’ Revenue Package

November 9, 2017

“We all owe it to our constituents to reject cash and cuts as our only…