OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, is celebrating Edmond’s selection for federal Opportunity Zone designation, and thanked Gov. Kevin Stitt for securing the designation for Edmond.

The State of Oklahoma has 413 federally eligible tracts, but federal law only allows the governor to nominate no more than 104. Edmond received three of those.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Casey Murdock, R-Felt, today hosted a Senate committee meeting to explore the economic benefits and community concerns surrounding data center developments.

Murdock invited economists and a national security expert to the Senate Agriculture and Wildlife Committee to present on the wide-ranging impacts of the data center boom.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Reports that the U.S. Department of Justice will send monitors to three Oklahoma counties, Oklahoma, Tulsa, and Muscogee, for the Nov. 3 General Election have raised concerns. In response to questions from citizens, Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City, and Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, are working to inform voters about what the monitors can and cannot do.

“People should feel safe to vote,” Kirt said. “We want to make sure Oklahomans have the information they need to vote their conscience without fear of intimidation.”

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Michael Brooks, D-Oklahoma City, Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, and Rep. Ellyn Hefner, D-Oklahoma City, will join together this Thursday, Oct. 29 for an interim study to examine how domestic violence courts could help the state better ensure the safety of victims and at the same time address cycles of abuse that can last for years and extend through multiple generations.

OKLAHOMA CITY –Sen. Kristen Thompson, R‑Edmond, was presented the 2026 “Heavy Hitter” award by the Oklahoma District Attorneys Association for her work on legislation aimed at strengthening student safety and improving school reporting procedures.

Over the past two years, Thompson has pursued measures focused on school safety. Senate Bills 1730 and 1733, address how schools report alleged abuse and how they respond when students bring concerns to teachers or counselors.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, held an interim study on Monday to explore how legislation could cut down on fraudulent online ticket sales to concerts, plays and other live performances at major performing arts centers across the state.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoma City, recently presented an interim study in the Senate’s Aeronautics and Transportation Committee looking at how competitive Oklahoma is with surrounding states in the aerospace industry.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Todd Gollihare, R-Kellyville, was recently honored by the Oklahoma District Attorneys Association with the 2026 Heavy Hitter award for his strong record of championing public safety and standing up for crime victims.

As chairman of the Senate Public Safety and Judiciary Committee Appropriations Subcommittee and vice chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Gollihare has worked closely with district attorneys to advance their priorities.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, and Rep. Tim Turner, R-Kinta, have received the Oklahoma District Attorneys Association’s 2026 Bulldog Award in recognition of their leadership and commitment to protecting Oklahoma families and communities.

The Bulldog Award recognizes legislators who demonstrate determination and effectiveness in advancing public safety and supporting the pursuit of justice. Both lawmakers represent Haskell, LeFlore and Pittsburg counties. The two also received the association’s Liberty Bell Award in 2025.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt wants to ensure voters have accurate information about early voting in Oklahoma ahead of the election on Nov. 3, 2026.