For Immediate Release: February 14, 2007

Senate to Offer Podcasts

As part of a continued effort to better inform the public through technology, members of the Oklahoma State Senate will soon be making podcasts available on the Senate’s official website.

The podcasts will include information on individual members’ legislation as well as other events occurring at the State Capitol or within their districts. The audio files will be posted in both mp3 and wav formats, and both will be CD quality.

The Senate remains the only entity in state government to offer webcasts featuring live video and audio of committee meetings as well as gavel to gavel coverage of the full Senate.

The Senate was also the first entity in state government to make wi-fi available throughout Senate offices, as well as the chamber, rotunda, committee and press rooms. The service is available to members of the public visiting the State Capitol as well as to members of the media.

The Senate will begin posting podcasts on the website within the coming days. To access these, go to www.oksenate.gov and follow the “News” link to the podcast page.

For more information contact:
Senate Communication's Office - (405) 521-5774