Oklahoma State Senate

Senator Paul Rosino is preparing legislation to strengthen Oklahoma’s oil and natural gas workforce by encouraging the hiring of qualified engineers and providing tax incentives for employers who invest in the next generation of industry professionals. bit.ly/3W8bPKp

Sen. Bill Coleman, R‑Ponca City, congratulated two local constituents recognized among Oklahoma’s top law enforcement officers, including Tulsa Police Detective Paula Maker, the state’s Officer of the Year. Read more: bit.ly/4iofdbd

Sen. Kristen Thompson R-Edmond, thanks Gov. Kevin Stitt for securing the designation of three census tracts in Edmond for the federal Opportunity Zone designation. Read more: bit.ly/4yKMofe

Sen. Casey Murdock, R-Felt, hosted a Senate committee meeting to explore the economic benefits and community concerns surrounding data center developments. Read more: bit.ly/4za8Yiw

Sen. Kristen Thompson R-Edmond, received the 2026 "Heavy Hitter" award from the Oklahoma District Attorneys Association for her work strengthening student safety and improving school reporting procedures. Read more: bit.ly/4zgOXXI

Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, and Rep. Tim Turner, R-Kinta, have received the Oklahoma District Attorneys Association’s 2026 Bulldog Award in recognition of their leadership and commitment to protecting Oklahoma families and communities. Read more: bit.ly/3WNfZr8

Sen. Darcy Jech, R-Kingfisher, held an interim study to learn more about Oklahoma’s infrastructure challenges and discuss new funding needs to improve roads and bridges statewide. Read more: bit.ly/4snvp1g

Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton and Sen. Roland Pederson celebrate the opening of the Oklahoma-Taiwan Regional Trade Office in Taipei, Taiwan this week. Read full release here: bit.ly/4iAZh6M

Sen. Dave Rader, R-Tulsa, and Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, hosted an interim study to explore responsible ways to reduce the length of some prison stays and better utilize successful reentry programs while still prioritizing public safety. Read more: bit.ly/4yY0vyV

Sen. Dave Rader, R-Tulsa, and House Majority Leader Mark Lawson, R-Sapulpa, on Tuesday held an interim study to explore how Oklahoma can better retain existing companies while also attracting new businesses to the state. Read more: bit.ly/4zQT7Wd

Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, and Cleveland County Commissioner Jacob McHughes today announced that Cleveland County will hire two new sheriff’s deputies tasked with patrolling areas in and around state-owned property in Norman. Read more: bit.ly/3TKUDda

Senator Stanley Honored for Work on Oklahoma Health Policy. Read more: bit.ly/3TVNAhL

Oklahoma state senators celebrated the renovation of the state’s Jim Thorpe Memorial Building at a ribbon cutting ceremony this week. Read more: bit.ly/3TZCJmY

Sen. Kristen Thompson R-Edmond, presented a $4.7 million dollar check to the City of Piedmont for transportation infrastructure. Read more: bit.ly/3UtkDKa

Sen. Haste joined hundreds of NE4 FCCLA students last week to donate more than 3,000 books to local libraries and hospitals. He also spoke to them about career readiness, leadership, health care and the growing aerospace industry.

Senator John Haste drives statewide efforts to strengthen Oklahoma’s health care workforce and support families through interim studies on physician shortages and the Strong Families Tax Credit. Read more: bit.ly/4exzslJ

Sen. John Haste, R-Broken Arrow and Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond will host a joint interim study Monday October 12 over the Strong Families Tax Credit. Read more about the study here: bit.ly/4hKOnKc

Sen. Christi Gillespie, R-Broken Arrow and Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa held an interim study Wednesday examining courtroom transparency and strengthening accountability in our judicial system. Read more here: bit.ly/3VBabRc

Senator Chuck Hall, R-Perry, and Rep. Suzanne Schreiber, D-Tulsa, hosted a joint interim study to bring daycare providers, early childhood education leaders and other stakeholders to the table to discuss improving Oklahoma’s childcare system. Read more: bit.ly/3VUI6nV

Sen. John Haste, R-Broken Arrow talks aerospace and Tulsa's role in the $52.5-billion-dollar industry. Read more: bit.ly/4jfjeBb