KINGFISHER – Sen. Darcy Jech, R-Kingfisher, celebrated two major events in his district this week that included the opening of a new Oklahoma Highway Patrol headquarters in Clinton and continued investment in the future of space exploration in Burns Flat.

On Tuesday, Jech attended the grand opening of the Highway Patrol’s Troop H Headquarters in Clinton. The new 7,500-square-foot facility replaces the OHP’s former facility in Clinton, which the troop outgrew over time.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Leading senators issued the following statements after participating in Wednesday’s ribbon cutting ceremony showcasing renovations at the state’s Jim Thorpe Memorial Building.

The $70 million renovation project to update the building near the state Capitol used by the Corporation Commission, State Election Board, Water Resources Board and other state agencies began in 2023.

Senator Darcy Jech, R-Kingfisher, Member of the Jim Thorpe Repair Expenditure Oversight Committee:

OKLAHOMA CITY – Capping months of hard work and extensive coordination with state and local leaders, Sen. Kristen Thompson, R‑Edmond, and Rep. Denise Crosswhite Hader, R‑Piedmont, presented a $4.7 million check to the City of Piedmont on Tuesday to move forward key transportation improvements along Edmond Road and Piedmont Road.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, on Tuesday hosted an interim study examining ways the state can improve care, services and support for individuals with high-support needs related to Autism, as well as their families and caregivers.

Senator Coleman invited Oklahoma families caring for loved ones with Autism to share their experiences, along with experts and representatives from several state agencies, health care providers and programs that provide services.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Sen. John Haste R-Broken Arrow, recently hosted interim studies examining Oklahoma’s physician shortages and the Strong Families Tax Credit. Together, the studies highlight urgent challenges facing Oklahoma families and communities, as well as targeted solutions to improve access to care and economic stability statewide.

Haste on Thursday held an interim study examining graduate medical education (GME) in relation to the national and statewide physician shortage, which has serious implications for Oklahoma families and communities.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt issued the following statement after receiving calls about Oklahomans unable to register through the state’s voter portal on Friday, the final day to register for the upcoming November election. The issue was highlighted in a report by Oklahoma Watch.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, is asking the public to provide feedback ahead of her upcoming interim study on the use of Flock cameras to be heard in the Senate’s Public Safety Committee on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. in room 230 of the state Capitol. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 1636 by Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, and Rep.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoma City, and Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, teamed up for a joint interim study to see what it would take to establish an Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center in Oklahoma. The study was held in the Senate’s Health and Human Services Committee on Friday.

Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach Tony Dungy and Texas Sen. Angela Paxton among featured presenters

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, and Sen. John Haste, R-Broken Arrow will host a joint interim study on the proposed Strong Families Tax Credit on Monday, October 12, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 535 of the Oklahoma State Capitol.