Garvin wants to give schools more local control, curb college fees

Efforts are being made by state Senator Jessica Garvin to update education policies and give school boards more local control.

Garvin files bills to help alleviate teacher shortage

Two education bills introduced by state Sen. Jessica Garvin will try to solve the teacher shortage issue that has plagued Oklahoma the past several years. Garvin (R-Duncan) has filed legislation to help adjunct and highly qualified substitute teachers fill the classroom void.

12:10 to the Top - Highlighting 52 young professionals from across southwest Oklahoma working to make Oklahoma a Top Ten state

In her second year as Oklahoma’s District 43 senator, Jessica Garvin has filed approximately 40 bills to the state Legislature. “I’m passionate about being a legislator because I can make a positive impact on public policy that will make lives better for the people I serve,” she said.

Garvin's bill would lift carryover caps on school funding

State Senator Jessica Garvin is hoping her bill that would remove carryover caps for school district general funds will garner the support of superintendents. At least one leading school official said she likes the idea which has some critical advantages.

Garvin tapped as Women in Government state director

OKLAHOMA CITY – A Republican state senator was “surprised and thrilled” after a Democratic colleague nominated her as a state director for the nonpartisan Women in Government all-legislator board of directors. Sen. Carrie Hicks (D-Oklahoma City) selected Sen.

My part-time gig

When I tell people the full story of the journey to get to where we are today, I do realize I sound a little crazy to some.

My part-time gig

Week 1: Livin’ on Caffeine and Jesus I’ve oftentimes heard state legislative positions referred to as “part time gigs.