State

Senate approves bill requiring immediate reporting of child abuse

May 6, 2018

“Current law advises people to reports suspected abuse and neglect ‘promptly’ but this term is…

Governor’s veto of improved reading law creates confusion, instability, Hofmeister warns

May 6, 2018

“(Her veto) create confusion at a time when educators desperately need stability.”

Hofmeister celebrates with teachers; $20.5 million in new revenue passed by House

April 4, 2018

“This strong bipartisan vote signals to teachers that their stories have been heard.”

STATE: Senate passes revenue package to fund teacher pay raises

March 29, 2018

“Passing the largest teacher pay raise in state history moves us to No. 2 in…

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…