FEBRUARY 2007 NEWS AUDIO CLIPS

Senate Kills Legislation to Keep Teens in School 2.27.07 mp3 / wav (Sens. Wilcoxson and Corn discuss failure of SB 519.)

Senate Approves Measure to Check Lottery Winners for Tax and Child Support Liabilities 2.27.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Wilcoxson explains how her bill would impact lottery winners.)

"Celebrate Freedom Week" Legislation Advances to House 2.27.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Barrington explains "Celebrate Freedom Week" bill.)

Measure to Arm Judges Advances to House 2.26.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Crain explains bills to let judges carry weapons.)

Senate Passes Anti-Caller ID Spoofing Act 2.26.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Williamson says there's been a lot of interest in his anti-caller ID spoofing bill.)

Bill to Provide Greater Access to Behavioral Health Services Killed in Committee 2.22.07   mp3 / wav (Sen. Leftwich says vote leaves thousands of Oklahomans without access to care.)

Senate Co-President Pro Tem Glenn Coffee and Senate Finance Co-Chair Mike Mazzei discuss Week 3 of the legislative session. 2.22.07 mp3 / wav (Q & A with reporters.)

Senate Committees Approve Bills to Shore up Teachers’ Retirement System 2.22.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Mazzei discusses bills to infuse funds into TRS.)

Committee Approves Measure to Reduce Copper Theft 02.22.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Branan discusses bill on copper theft.)

Senate Observes Moment of Silence in Honor of Fallen Oklahoma Soldier 02.21.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Corn asks the Senate to partake in a moment of silence honoring Sgt. Buddy Hughie who was killed in combat Monday.)

Senate Mourns Loss of Former Member 02.21.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Jolley talks about Senator Baggett.)

Senate Honors Oklahoma Musician 02.21.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Rabon introduces Hugo Mayor Stan Payne for a city proclamation commending Thomas as a favor son of Hugo.) mp3 / wav (Reading of SR 8.) mp3 / wav (Sen. Rabon says he was honored to bring pride to his home town and state in the centennial year by having a special guest back home.) mp3 / wav (BJ Thomas says he is humbled for recognition and is glad to be back in Oklahoma.)

Animal Waste Measure Approved By Committee 02.21.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Justice explains measure defining animal waste as nonhazardous.)

Sen. Leftwich Withdraws Workers Comp Bill 02.20.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Leftwich, Dr. George Caldwell & Dr. Ivan Holmes discuss her bill to give employees right to choose their own doctor.)

Senate Committee Approves Bill Clarifying Child Neglect Definition 02.20.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Leftwich says SB 790 is needed to clarify what constitutes child neglect in Oklahoma.)

Senate Committee Approves Colorectal Cancer Bill 02.15.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Leftwich discusses cancer screening bill.)

Vets for Victory Project Encourages Support for Oklahoma Troops 02.15.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Ivester, Rep. Wesselhoft, Rep. M. Reynolds and retired LTC Steve Russell.)

Q & A with Press: Co-President Pro Tem Glenn Coffee mp3 / wav

"Celebrate Freedom Week" Legislation Clears Committee 02.14.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Barrington discusses "Celebrate Freedom Week."

Bill to Clarify County Tax Questions Clears Senate Committee 02.14.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Sykes said his bill would clarify county ballot issues when the question could result in a tax increase.)

Bill Ending Straight Party Vote Heads to Senate Floor 02.14.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Leftwich, State Election Board Secretary Michael Clingman and Oklahoma County Election Board Secretary Doug Sanderson testimony on bill eliminating straight party voting.)

Senate Committee Advances Bill Aimed at Kids Left in Cars 02.13.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Paddack explain Forget-Me-Not bill to committee.)

Doll Project at State Capitol to Bring Attention to Need for Foster Parents 02.13.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Wilcoxson discusses Foster Doll Project at the Capitol.)

Bill to Give Tax Break for Fitness Club Fees Goes to Senate Floor 02.13.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Mazzei says idea of tax credit for fitness fees has received surprising support.)

Sen. Johnson Decides Against Hearing for HPV Bill 02.12.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. C. Johnson says she won't ask her HPV Bill to be heard.)

Senate Committee Okays Bill Banning Sale of Cough Medicine/Spray Paint to Minors 02.12.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Laster says legislation came as a result of the Task Force on Adolescent Substance Abuse and Misuse of Household Items.)

Senate Honors 2006 Jim Thorpe Award Winner Aaron Ross 02.12.07 mp3 / wav (Jim Thorpe winner Aaron Ross and Senator Debbe Leftwich.)

Burrage Sees OHLAP as Key to Economic Development Opportunities in Oklahoma 02.09.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Burrage on bill to expand OHLAP.)

Bill Advanced to Create the Oklahoma Task Force on Hunger 02.08.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Rice on bill creating task force on hunger.)

Legislation to Make Group Homes Healthier Approved in Committee 02.08.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Eason McIntyre says groups homes are no different than public schools when it comes to having healthy food options available for residents.)

Measure to Prohibit Youth Sports' Practices in Heat Advances 02.08.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Garrison discusses bill on kids, sports and heat.)

Senate Committee Approves Legislation to Ban Forced Use of Microchips 02.08.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Crain discusses microchip leigslation.)

Senate Committee Okays Bill to Ban Smoking at Zoos 02.08.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Branan discusses his bill to ban smoking at zoos.)

Senate Co-President Pro Tem Coffee press Q&A with Appropriations Co-Chair Mike Johnson 02.08.07 mp3 / wav (Press Q&A)

Corn Pushes for Increase in Teacher Pay/Dependant Coverage 02.07.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Corn wants to raise teacher pay.)

State Senate Resolution Brings Attention to National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 02.07.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. C. Johnson explains why the high HIV rates in African-Americans is a problem for the entire state.)

Corn Calls for Bipartisan Task Force on Corrections 02.06.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Corn calls for Bipartisan Task Force on Corrections.)

Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Measure to Arm Judges 02.06.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Crain explains his bill to let judges carry guns.)

Senate Committee Approves Anti-Caller ID Spoofing Act 02.06.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Williamson presents anti-caller ID spoofing bill to Judiciary Committee.)

Leftwich Bill Protecting Volunteers From Lawsuits Passes Out of Senate Committee 02.06.07 mp3 / wav (Sen. Leftwich and Oklahoma County Commissioner Jim Roth explains SB 113 to Judiciary Committee.)

Senate Democratic Leaders Encouraged By Henry’s Vision for Oklahoma’s Future 02.05.07 mp3 / wav (Senators Mike Morgan, Charles Laster and Johnnie Crutchfield react to Governor Henry's State of the State.)