Rep. Duel: Senate bills move through House committees
Senate bills that passed the Senate chamber have now moved to the House to first be considered in policy committees before moving to oversight and…
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Rep. Duel: House bills move to Senate for consideration
This was a deadline week for the state Legislature. All bills had to advance from their chamber of origin by March 27 to stay active…
Rep. Pfeiffer: Work for state farmers/ranchers recognized
I recently received a Champion Award from Oklahoma Farm Bureau in recognition of my work in the Legislature to advocate for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers….
Rep. Jenkins: Advancing key bills, tackling illegal immigration, and lowering costs for Oklahomans
The legislative session is in full swing, and the House has been working hard to move legislation forward. As of now, we’ve passed more than…
Rep. Duel: Protection against abuse measures pass
It was a busy week hearing numerous bills on the House floor. My House Bill 1565 passed. This would require referrals received by the Department of Human…
Sen. Hall: Supporting wildfire recovery
My heart goes out to the Oklahomans who lost homes, businesses, and irreplaceable belongings in the devastating wildfires that tore through Stillwater, Payne County, and…
Rep. Pfeiffer: State revenue figures released
The state Board of Equalization met Feb. 14 giving us a bit of a let-down Valentine’s Day present. The board certified the Legislature will have the…
Rep. Duel: Second week of Session
The second week of the legislative session proved as busy as the first. I passed several of my bills in committee, and now they are…
Rep. Pfeiffer: 60th Legislature begins work
The first week of a legislative session always feels a bit like the start of a new school year – fun but exhausting. As we…
Rep. Duel: Several bills pass first committee hurdle
Session is off to a great start. Several of my bills passed in their first committee hearings this week. They now move to oversight committees…
Supt. Simpson: School building updates; fall athletics thrive
I normally provide an update sooner than this time but so many great things have been happening that I was waiting for a break in…
Rep. Talley: Farewell
One of the things I will remember most fondly about my time serving House District 33 is the people I’ve connected with. While I hosted…
Supt. Simpson: “Never seen the momentum that we currently have”
Wow, what a start to the school year! It is hard to believe that by the time you read this, we will have been in…
Going on vacation? Before you leave, let’s talk about insurance
By Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready Many Oklahomans are still planning to hit the road for a vacation before summer ends. Nothing can ruin your fun like…
Senator Hall: “The state budget for the current fiscal year took effect July 1”
Not long after both chambers of the Legislature passed a balanced budget and adjourned in May, the governor called the Senate into a June special…
Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Program: what you need to know
By Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready Last month, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 3089, the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Act, into law and kick-started the Oklahoma Insurance…
Senator Hall: “Every dollar in this budget represents Oklahomans”
The Senate and House adjourned this year’s legislative session Sine Die this past Thursday, shortly before our constitutional deadline to complete legislative work for this…
Rep. Duel: Legacy Capital Funds
On May 30, we concluded our regular legislative session after months of hard work. After weeks of intense budget negotiations, legislative leadership reached an agreement…
Senator Hall: “Senate is close to reaching a deal with our House counterparts”
State budget negotiations are ongoing at the Capitol. Within the next two weeks, the Senate will reach a budget agreement with the House and advance…
Supt. Simpson: Where did the year go?
Over the past few years, I’ve penned fewer written columns in favor of podcasts that provide greater insight into our district. Many of these podcasts…