Sen. David looks back at session, years at Capitol, hopes for future

The first woman to hold the title of Majority Floor Leader in the Oklahoma Senate shared a range of candid reflections in a recent interview, and in an article about the ups and downs of the spring 2021 session of the Legislature. Asked to explain why she first ran for public office, Senator Kim R.

OKLAHOMA SENATE ROUNDUP

Senate panel approves Sarah Stitt Acts The Senate Public Safety Committee has approved a measure to better prepare inmates rejoining society and the workforce.  Sen. Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, is the Senate principal author of House Bill 1679, the “Sarah Stitt Act,” by Reps.

Election Board axes candidates from GOP ballot

OKLAHOMA CITY – Two Republican candidates for the state Senate seat formerly occupied by Stephanie Bice exchanged verbal punches for three and a half hours Wednesday, each vying to knock the other off the ballot. They succeeded in committing political fratricide.

Incumbents take a runoff beating

It wasn’t business as usual for the Republican primary runoff elections for State Legislature, as all three incumbents on the ballot, Larry Boggs of Senate District 7, Ron Sharp of Senate District 17, and Paul Scott of Senate District 43 were defeated in their re-election bids Tuesday.

STAFF EDITORIAL: For Paul Scott for Senate District 43

There are many elements necessary to ensure an effective and productive legislature – diversity in thought, approaches, backgrounds, education and experiences are just a few. State Senator Paul Scott brings a unique perspective in representing the constituents of District 43.

Oklahoma Senate leaders announce bipartisan effort to encourage U.S. Census participation

OKLAHOMA CITY – Both Republicans and Democrats in the Oklahoma Senate are joining the effort to get a full count in Oklahoma in the 2020 Census.

Stopping Bad Robocalls Act Endorsed by Five Oklahoma U.S. House Members

OKLAHOMA CITY - Efforts to block the tsunami of obnoxious “robocalls” and “spam” telephone calls are under way at both the state and federal levels of government. The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday voted almost unanimously – 429-3 – in favor of H.R.

Washington Roundup: Defense Authorization and Repeal of Discriminatory Laws

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oklahomans in the U.S. House voted along party lines as that chamber approved a major defense bill, setting up a battle with the Senate where Sen. Jim Inhofe’s bill earlier sailed through with bipartisan support.