Stephens files legislation to stop time change

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Blake “Cowboy” Stephens has officially filed Senate Bill 7 ahead of the 2023 session, which calls for Oklahoma to remain in Daylight Saving Time (DST) year-round. The measure will be a “trigger law” that would go into effect following the passage of the Sunshine Protection Act by Congress, which would give states the option to end the time change.

Dahm files legislation to require teaching of historical Thanksgiving proclamations

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, has filed Senate Bill 2, which would require Oklahoma educational institutions to provide students with an understanding of the history and meanings of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Sen. Hicks speaks at Women in Government Leadership and Innovation Summit

OKLAHOMA CITY – Last Thursday, Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, traveled to Orlando, Florida to speak at the Women in Government (WIG) Leadership and Innovation Summit.

Sen. Hicks speaks at Women in Government Leadership and Innovation Summit

OKLAHOMA CITY – Last Thursday, Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, traveled to Orlando, Florida to speak at the Women in Government (WIG) Leadership and Innovation Summit.

Hamilton questions legality of self-induced abortions in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, has requested that Attorney General John O’Connor provide an official legal opinion related to self-induced abortions. Following the overturning of Roe v.

Boren sworn in for second term in state Senate

OKLAHOMA CITY –Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, has officially begun her second term in the state Senate following an oath of office ceremony at the Capitol on Nov. 16. Lt. Gov.

Jech takes oath, begins final term

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Darcy Jech, R-Kingfisher, was sworn in for his third term in the Oklahoma Senate on Nov. 16. Lt. Gov.

Sen. Garvin named a Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellow

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jessica Garvin has been selected by the Hunt Institute to be a Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellow.

Montgomery sworn in for second Oklahoma Senate term

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. John Michael Montgomery, R-Lawton, has officially begun his second term in the Oklahoma Senate. Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell presided over the swearing in ceremony, which was held Wednesday in the Senate Chamber.

Oklahoma City Democrats take oaths of office

OKLAHOMA CITY – Four members of the Democratic Caucus who represent various districts in the Oklahoma City metro were sworn into office Wednesday. Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell presided over the ceremony while the oaths of office were administered by Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Darby.

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