State
Lawson, Leewright and Hilbert help recognize “Oklahoma People First”
May 1, 2019
Oklahoma People First is a nonprofit self-advocacy group run by and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Saturday is National Hunting and Fishing Day
September 19, 2018
Senator Allen discussed how important it is that Oklahoma sportsmen and women invest time and effort to encourage future participation in these time-honored traditions.
Lawmakers urge Corp. Comm. to support Wind Catcher project
July 27, 2018
Energy savings, ad valorem taxes and jobs are being pushed as positives from this project.
“No Wind Catcher” movement is picking up steam as plans for substation move closer to Sapulpa
July 20, 2018
The substation—formerly expected to be built in Bixby—will now be built somewhere south of Glenpool or Sapulpa.
Senator urges citizens to be vigilant of how local schools give support and certified staff pay raises
June 11, 2018
“I’m extremely concerned that districts are wanting to use the support staff raises for administrative staff,” he says.
Oklahoma Senate leaders comment on 2018 accomplishments
May 6, 2018
Teacher raise, increased education funding, criminal justice reform among highlights
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 obviously getting misinterpreted"
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 the region in average teacher pay and will help Oklahoma retain quality teachers."