Rep. Duel: House passes tax cuts in Special Session; regular session begins
Our legislative session officially began on February 5, but the State Capitol has been busy preparing all month. We had a January 18 deadline to…
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Rep. Talley: To tax or not to tax
This week, the House answered the Governor’s call and convened in a special session to pass a 0.25% income tax rate cut. House Bill 1002…
State Attorney General: Ending corruption, scandal in Oklahoma government
As I approach the end of my first year in office, it seems appropriate to reflect on what has been a very active time for…
Supt. Simpson: Long Range Committee gathering list of identified priorities for the future
With Thanksgiving behind us and the Winter Break quickly on the horizon, I wanted to take the opportunity to highlight some accomplishments of our students…
State Attorney General: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an opportunity to acknowledge survivors and to serve as a voice for those who are being victimized. As…
Sen. Hall: The most important job is to pass a balanced budget
As members of the Legislature, the most important job we have is to write and pass a balanced budget. Our responsibility is to be the…
Supt. Simpson: Neighborhood schools outweighing former grade center model
Early in the summer, while spending some quality time with friends. I heard a nugget of wisdom one of my friends gleaned from his grandfather….
Attorney General: Monthly column to inform you
As your Attorney General, I plan to pen a monthly column to inform you about issues I believe will be of interest to my fellow…
Senator Hall: Session ends but work continues year round
Even after legislative sessions end, our work continues year-round. I have multiple weekly meetings at the Capitol, and events here in the district, and I’m…
Rep. Duel: Legislature finalizes FY24 budget
The Legislature officially finished business on Friday, May 26, at 5 p.m. The Oklahoma Constitution states that the Legislature’s regular session shall be “adjourned sine…
Rep. Duel: Public school funding; National Police Week
I have great news to share. I am excited to announce that state leaders have agreed to a historic public education funding package. Throughout negotiations,…
Rep. Duel: Honoring Oklahoma’s Veterans
We had a joint session this week to honor Oklahoma’s veterans of the Armed Forces. Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell and the Senate joined us on…
Rep. Duel: National Day of Prayer; Guthrie FFA Banquet
We celebrated the National Day of Prayer last week. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed…
Supt. Simpson: Construction update on new Cotteral Elementary
Most of my time in education has been spent at the high school level or as a districtwide administrator. During that time. I’ve learned that…
Rep. Duel: Education Plan
The House knows a good education is the key to future success, so we’ve been focused on passing an education plan that benefits every student,…
Rep. Pfeiffer: Bills move to Governor or back to Chamber of origin
Last week was the third-reading deadline for legislation to pass from its opposite chamber in order to stay active this legislative session. By the deadline,…
Rep. Pfeiffer: Deadline Week
This week is the third-reading deadline for legislation to pass from its opposite chamber in order to stay active this legislative session. Of the 1,901…
Rep. Duel: Remembering the OKC Bombing
April 19, the Oklahoma House of Representatives remembered the 28th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing with a presentation and the reading of a resolution….
Senate Minutes: Senate pauses to remember Oklahoma City bombing
This past Wednesday, the Oklahoma Senate paused to remember the 28th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. We passed a resolution remembering and honoring those…
Rep. Duel: Legislature recognizes National Guard
We are over halfway done with session! This week we passed over 300 Senate Bills out of House Committees. Now, I have three Senate Bills…