APRIL 2008 NEWS AUDIO CLIPS

Legislature Honors Braum's for 40 Years of Outstanding Service to State 04.30.08 mp3 / wav (Reading of SCR 85) mp3 / wav (Comments from Sen. Justice, Rep. Winchester and Drew Braum.)

Senator Laughlin Honored for Legislative Service 04.30.08 mp3 / wav (Sen. Laughlin's closing remarks about his 12 years of service in the Legislature.)

Brogdon, Edmondson Reach Agreement on Term Limits Language 04.29.08 mp3 / wav (Sen. Brogdon discusses agreement with AG Edmondson.)

Senate Co-President Pro Tem Glenn Coffee's Weekly Q & A 04.24.08 mp3 / wav

Senate Approves Harsher Penalties for Attacks on Pregnant Women 04.23.08 mp3 / wav (Sen. Leftwich pleased with passage of Scum of the Earth bill.)

Bill to Close Loophole for Out of State Sex Offenders Approved by Senate 04.23.08 mp3 / wav (Sen. Corn discusses why loophole in state Sex Offender law needs to be closed.)

State Senate Supports Public Vote on Official State Rock Song 04.22.08 mp3 / wav (Sen. Ford explains HCR 1047.)

Senate Honors Public Service Career of Senator Gideon Graham 04.17.08 mp3 / wav (Grand niece Sandra Graham Carroll talks about her Great Uncle Gid.) mp3 / wav (Mrs. Carroll reads a poem written by Gid about his death and burial.)

Senators Glenn Coffee, Todd Lamb and Mike Johnson discuss important events from 11th week of session. 04.17.08 mp3 / wav

State Legislature Overrides Henry Veto of Bipartisan Pro-Life Legislation 04.17.08 mp3 / wav (Sen. Lamb urges members to override Governor's veto of SB 1878.) mp3 / wav (Sen. Lamb makes motion to override veto of SB 1878.)

Sen. Corn Wins Senate Approval for Measure Creating Funding Source for Endowed Chairs 04.16.08 mp3 / wav (Sen. Corn on his permanent funding source for endowed chairs.)

Quality Jobs Expansion Passes Senate to Encourage NBA Relocation to Oklahoma 04.15.08 mp3 / wav (Sen. Coffee's closing remarks on Sonics' bill.)

Tulsa Lawmakers Author Language to Close Loophole in State Rape Law 04.15.08 mp3 / wav (Sen. Williamson, Rep. Peterson, DA Tim Harris and Rep. Terrill discuss amendment to first-degree rape law.)

Sen. Mazzei Wins Senate Approval for Adoption Review Task Force 04.14.08 mp3 / wav (Sen Mazzei explains need for adoption task force)

Sen. Corn Blasts Failure of Adair Nomination 04.14.08 mp3 / wav (Sen. Corn Embarassed by failure of Speaker Adair's nomination to Board of Education.)

Sen. Wilcoxson Says Adair Nomination Not Supported for Legal, Policy Reasons 04.14.08 mp3 / wav (Sen. Wilcoxson says vote on Adair nomination about policy and law, not politics.)

Sen. Coates says Small Group of Fanatics Has Stooped to New Lows 04.10.08 mp3 / wav (Audio from press conference.)

Senate President Pro Tem Glenn Coffee's Weekly Republican Q & A with media 04.10.08 mp3 / wav

Senate Dedicates Painting of American Rough Rider and Territorial Governor Frank Frantz 04.09.08 mp3 / wav (Painting Dedication: Senate Art Fund President Charles Ford, artist Timothy Tyler and comments from Frantz' family members.)

Pro-Life Legislation Passes Senate 04.09.08 mp3 / wav (Sen. Lamb urges members to support SB 1878.)

Senate Approves Cord Blood Bank Plan; Bill One Vote from Governor’s Desk 04.08.08 mp3 / wav (Sen. Gumm elated after passage of cord blood bank legislation.)

Republican Weekly Q&A with Republican Floor Leader Sen. Owen Laughlin 04.03.08 mp3 / wav (Discussion on third and final week of Senate Committee consideration of House bills.)

Senate Recognizes Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chad Smith at State Capitol 04.03.08 mp3 / wav (Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chad Smith addresses Senate.)

Sen. Coates Shocked and Saddened After Cherokee Principal Chief Silenced During House Committee Hearing on English-Only Bill 04.02.08 mp3 / wav (Sen. Coates discusses English-only bill and treatment of Cherokee Principal Chief Chad Smith.) mp3 / wav (Cherokee Principal Chief Chad Smith offended after not being able to speak in House Committee.)

Senate Rules Committee Gives Unanimous Approval to Demarion’s Law 04.02.08 mp3 / wav (Sen. Leftwich and Edna Pittman advocate passage of Demarion's Law in the Rules Committee.)

Senate Honors Fallen Serviceman 04.01.08 mp3 / wav (Sen. Anderson talks about Army Staff Sergeant Chris Hake of Enid and his contributions to his state and country.) mp3 / wav (Reading of SR 68.) mp3 / wav (Anderson closing remarks - thanks Easley and entire Legislature for passing the Funeral Picketing bill in the past because members of a Kansas church will be picketing at Hake's funeral and the law will help give some peace to the family.)