MARCH 2005 NEWS AUDIO CLIPS

Senate Republican Leader Glenn Coffee discusses week 8 of the 2005 session. 03.31.05 wav / mp3

Release of Violent Criminals Nearly Doubles Under Henry 03.30.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Coffee says Gov. Henry is putting families at risk by releasing violent criminals from prison.) wav / mp3 (Sen. Laughlin discusses Oklahoma's criminal statistics.)

Senator Says Inaction by OG&E Threatens Coal Industry 03.30.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Kenneth Corn says AES and OG&E must take action soon in order to keep Oklahoma's coal industry afloat.) wav / mp3 (Will Cooper, Pres of Farrell Cooper Mining says the industry need direction from AES and OG&E for the future.)

Senator Hobson Praises Passage of Higher Education Bond Issue 03.29.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Cal Hobson debates for passage of Higher Education Bond bill.)

House GA Bill Would Shut Down Department of Education; Violates Constitution by Replacing Higher Ed Funding with Lottery Proceeds 03.28.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Crutchfield says Senate Ed bill addressed important needs, calls House GA bill unconstitutional.) wav / mp3 (Sen. Crutchfield says Senate met the Fund Education First deadline.)

Senate to Begin Live ‘Webcast’ Of Committee Meetings 03.28.05 wav / mp3 (Senate Communications Director Malia Bennett discusses the Senate's most recent technological advancement.)

Senate Republican Leader Glenn Coffee discusses week 7of the 2005 session. 03.24.05 wav / mp3

Coffee Comments on Sen. Hobson’s Resignation 03.23.05 wav / mp3 (Senate Republican Leader Glenn Coffee Q&A with reporters after election.)

Morgan Focusing on Unfinished Business 03.23.05 wav / mp3 (Live audio from Senate Chamber of Hobson's resignation & the vote for new President Pro Tempore.) wav / mp3 (Sen. Pres. Pro Tem Mike Morgan Q & A with reporters after election.)

Senate Republican Leader Glenn Coffee discusses week 6 of the 2005 session. 03.17.05 wav / mp3

Truth in Campaigning Measure Clears Senate 03.16.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Rabon debates in favor of his Truth in Campaigning Bill.)

Measure to Protect Homeowners Clears Senate Floor 03.16.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Lamb says SB 431 would help consumers get building problems fixed sooner rather than later.)

Measure to Protect Homeowners Insurance Passes Senate 03.16.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Easley says bill will give greater protection to homeowners from insurance cancellations.)

Senate Approves Safety Measure to Regulate Tattooing 03.16.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Shurden debates for tatoo regulation bill.)

Senate Republicans Oppose ‘Watered Down’ Comp Plan 03.16.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Pruitt's debate against SB 846.)

Democrats Push Governor Henry’s Workers Comp, Reform Measure Through Senate 03.16.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Laster's debate in favor of SB 846.)

Senate Passes ‘Victims Economic Security and Safety Act’ 03.15.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Leftwich says bill will help victims of domestic or sexual violence.)

Bill Would Create New Retirement Plan For Public Safety Employees 03.15.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Corn says bill creates new public safety retirement system.)

Senate Approves Bill to Help Victims of Uninsured Motorists 03.15.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Wilcoxson explains bill creates fund to help victims of uninsured motorists.)

Extension of Quality Investment Act Clears Senate 03.15.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Leftwich says SB 755 is a way to help keep jobs in Oklahoma.)

Senate Passes ACOP Legislation to Provide Law Enforcement Grants to Small Towns 03.15.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Corn discusses passage of ACOP legislation.)

Bill to Ensure Police Chiefs Receive Administrative Training Heads to House Committee 03.15.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Branan says measure will ensure that new police chiefs are prepared for the administrative responsibilities of thier jobs.)

Senate Approves Financial Literacy Act Late Monday 03.15.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Lawler says bill is important to ensure that Oklahoma's students are taught financial responsibility to help prevent problems later in life.)

Senate Approves Bill Expanding DNA Database 03.14.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Nichols says bill would expand DNA database.)

Senate Measure Increases Public School Funding by $144.7 million 03.14.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Morgan discusses Education Funding Bill's passage in Senate.)

Senate Passes Measure to Expand Prescription Assistance Program 03.14.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Paddack says bill will expand prescription assistance programs.)

Senator Hopeful House Will Approve Measure to Reduce Child Computer Porn 03.10.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Branan says measure is aimed at stopping computer child porn.)

Senate Republican Leader Glenn Coffee discusses week 4 of the 2005 session. 03.03.05 wav / mp3

Measure to Provide Added Protection to Oklahoma Students Clears Senate Floor 03.10.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Easley says CPR bill is named for choking victim Dustin Rhodes.)

Senate Approves Ban on Alcohol Inhalation Machines 03.09.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Nichols says bill would ban alcohol inhalation machines.)

House Next Stop for Senate Measure Helping School Cash Flow 03.09.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Pruitt says legislation would help school districts' cash flow.)

Bills to Improve Health of Oklahoma Kids Clear Senate  03.08.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Cain discusses passage of SB 265 and SB 312.)

Senate Approves Education Accountability Legislation 03.08.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Morgan comments on passage of ACE plan.)

Measure Boosting Fines for Failure to Use Child Restraints in Vehicles Heads to House 03.08.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Jolley discusses bill to raise fine for not putting kids in safety seats.)

Measure to Provide Offender Registry to Schools Heads to House 03.08.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Myers comments on passage of SB 440.)

Measure To Encourage Expanded Medical Care In Rural Oklahoma Passes State Senate 03.03.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Corn says bill would encourage doctors to live in rural areas.)

Senate Unanimously Passes Prescription Savings Plan 03.03.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Adelson discusses prescription drug bills.)

Senate Republican Leader Glenn Coffee discusses week 4 of the 2005 session. 03.03.05 wav / mp3

Bill to Provide Nursing Homes with Sex Offender Info Clears Senate 03.03.05 wav / mp3 (Sen. Leftwich discusses nursing home bill.)

Senator Leftwich Calls Results of Study on Women Inmates and Children “Disturbing” wav / mp3 (Sen. Leftwich comments on women inmates and children study.)

Senate Approves Measure Banning Capitol Contributions wav / mp3 (Sen. Leftwich discusses passage of SB 257.)

Senate Passes $402 Million Tax Cut Package wav / mp3 (Sen. Gumm talks about his tax cut package.)