Chuck Hall

We had some fantastic news this past week.  Oklahoma is now a Top Ten state for the condition of our bridges.  In 2004, we were…

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many challenges in terms of public health, our economy and the multiple impacts it’s had on our lives.   Already…

Every legislative session presents its own unique challenges—this time last year, many of us were dividing our time between finishing up legislation here at the…

For the past couple of weeks, Senate Committees have been meeting virtually to work through executive nominations—these are appointments by the governor to various posts…

Last week I took part in a subcommittee hearing that was really a first for Oklahoma—in order to protect the safety of all involved, we’ve…

Thursday, February 27 marked the deadline for Senate committees to vote on bills that started out in this chamber.  By the time we hit that…

According to Oklahoma’s constitution, the Legislature formally convenes on the first Monday in February, with the spotlight on the presentation of the governor’s State of…

At the Capitol, we are continuing to gear up for the 2020 legislative session, which begins February 3.  The Senate’s appropriations subcommittees are holding hearings…

Oklahoma, it’s time to stand up and be counted! Every ten years, the federal government conducts an official census to count our population.  It’s something…

While the legislative session may only run about four months each year, there are meetings, studies, and much more happening at the Capitol and here…

One of the best things about the interim is having the ability to attend so many great events here in the district. I’m very grateful…

When we concluded the 2019 legislative session in June, it marked the end of a highly productive and successful legislative session.  While the beginning of…

The 2019 legislative session is officially adjourned.  When the session began there was a strong feeling of optimism about what could be accomplished—by the time…