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Drummond Announces for Governor

January 16, 2025

Pawhuska, OK — Joined by family, friends, and supporters at the Osage County Fairgrounds, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond officially announced his campaign today for Governor of Oklahoma. “As a tough-on-crime Attorney General and decorated fighter pilot, I’ve proven I will always fight for our freedom and defend our values,” Drummond said. “Whether it was…

The best states for elderly care revealed – Oklahoma ranks second

January 16, 2025

A new study reveals the best states for elderly care – Montana is top, ranking furthest from overcapacity with 174.16 beds per 100 residents. Oklahoma follows in second with 172.03 beds per 100 residents, followed by Oregon in third with 169.81 beds per 100 residents. Alaska was reported as the worst state for elderly care,…

House elects Speaker, Speaker Pro-Tempore

January 9, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives today elected Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, as Speaker of the House and Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, as Speaker Pro-Tempore for the 60th Legislature. “I am excited and deeply humbled to serve the state of Oklahoma in this capacity,” said Hilbert. “This is not a responsibility I take…

Pro Tem Paxton Officially Named Senate President Pro Tempore

January 9, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today was officially named as the new leader of the Senate after a full vote by the Senate during the chamber’s bi-annual Organizational Day. “It is the absolute honor of a lifetime to be voted on by my peers to hold this prestigious title,” Pro Tem…

Gann Proposes Sweeping Reforms to Restore Transparency to House of Representatives

January 9, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – In a far-reaching, and transformative effort to modernize the Oklahoma House of Representatives, Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola, has sponsored a reform package – House Resolution 1001 – designed to distribute power, promote transparency and reinvigorate the legislative process. His reforms aim to end the culture of opacity and concentration of authority that…

Hamilton and Deevers Respond to Claims of ‘Zero’ Abortions

January 9, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, and Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, responded on Friday to comments made by Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert regarding abortion legislation in the upcoming session. Hilbert is quoted by Oklahoma Voice as saying, “When there’s not any reported abortions, I don’t know how you further reduce from zero.” “As…

May Warns Constituents Not to Open Fake Dropbox Emails

January 9, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma House of Representatives Majority Caucus Chair Stan May, R-Broken, today warned Oklahomans not to open emails appearing to come from him or other House members inviting them to open and review a Dropbox pdf labeled “2024 OK House Outreach.” The email is not originating from an OK House account. House IT…

Bill filed to eliminate wind energy tax credit, save taxpayers money

January 9, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Jonathan Wingard, R-Ada, filed legislation this week to end state tax subsidies for wind farms. Senate Bill 239 would eliminate the zero-emission subsidy for wind production after tax year 2025. Eliminating this tax credit will save taxpayers up to $16 million annually. “Oklahoma taxpayers have already invested hundreds of millions of…

Bill introduced to require school districts to provide list of all available library materials

January 9, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, has filed legislation to require Oklahoma public school districts and charter schools to submit a list of all available library materials to the State Department of Education by Oct. 1 each year. Under the provisions of Senate Bill 19, schools would be prohibited from having any inappropriate materials…

‘Emergency to Permanency’ bill to address teacher shortage, increase classroom skills

January 9, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – With Oklahoma continuing to rely on thousands of emergency certifications to counter a shortage of classroom teachers, Sen. Mark Mann has filed legislation to help these individuals move from “emergency to permanency” with grants for additional education, testing, and certification. Senate Bill 186 would create the “Teacher Certification Emergency to Permanency Revolving…