Rep. Pfeiffer: Rural voters will have more of a voice
The First Session of the 60th Legislature has ended. We started the year by filing 1,928 bills and 29 joint resolutions in the House. Senators…
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Senator Hall: The end of my first full year serving as the Senate’s Appropriations Chairman
Rep. Duel: Legislature adjourns
Rep. Duel: House passes budget legislation
Senator Hall: Highlights of the $12B state budget
Rep. Duel: Budget agreement reached
Rep. Duel: Awarding the Cross of Valor
Rep. Duel: Biotechnology security measure sent to Governor
Senator Hall: Honoring higher education, advancing key legislation at the State Capitol
Rep. Duel: Leadership Guthrie visits Capitol
This week, I was fortunate to have members from Leadership Guthrie visit me at the Capitol. This is a fantastic program for emerging leaders from…
Rod Richardson named new chair of Logan County Democratic Party
The Logan County Democratic Party has announced Rod Richardson as its new Chair. Richardson brings extensive experience, passion, and a deep commitment to serving the…
Rep. Duel: Oklahoma City Bombing Remembered
We took time this week to convene a joint legislative session to remember the events of April 19, 1995, when the Alfred P. Murrah Federal…
Rep. Duel: Guthrie Day held at Capitol
Thursday was special as dozens of people from Guthrie made the trip from our state’s original Capitol to celebrate Guthrie Day at what is now…
Senator Hall: “I represent Oklahoma’s original capital city”
One of my favorite Senate District 20 festivals is just around the corner. Guthrie’s 89er Day Celebration is coming up, and I’m looking forward to…
Gov. Stitt visits Guthrie, talks taxes, tech, and Oklahoma’s business future
Governor Kevin Stitt made a stop in Guthrie on Tuesday afternoon to speak at the Guthrie Chamber of Commerce’s State of the State event, hosted…
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…
Rep. John Pfeiffer announces candidacy for Oklahoma Labor Commissioner in 2026
Oklahoma Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Mulhall, has officially announced his candidacy for Oklahoma State Labor Commissioner in the 2026 election. Pfeiffer, who has served in the…
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. 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…