Senate Republican Leader Glenn Coffee of Oklahoma City made the following statement following the State of the State address by Gov. Brad Henry:

“Senate Republicans are pleased to hear that Gov. Henry has adopted so many longtime Republican proposals – from workers’ comp reform to tax relief to rigorous standards and accountability in our public schools. We are also pleased to hear his acknowledgement that real lawsuit reform is still needed in Oklahoma.

“While we appreciate the governor’s verbal support for many Republican issues, the true test of his commitment will be if puts his words into action. The only way many of these proposals have a chance to be enacted is if Gov. Henry will work with Republicans to overcome the likely opposition of his formers colleagues in the Senate Democrat leadership, who have a history of killing or watering-down reform proposals,” Coffee said.

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