Sen. Carri Hicks’s Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate has unanimously approved legislation expanding educational opportunities for members of the Oklahoma National Guard. Senate Bill 31, by Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus issued the following statements in reaction to the president’s executive order dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, and Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, said she is thrilled that Wiley Post Elementary in Oklahoma City has been awarded a grant from the Oklahoma Arts Council that will help combine art and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) to fuel children’s imaginations and interest in learning.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Education Committee has unanimously approved legislation expanding educational opportunities for members of the Oklahoma National Guard. Senate Bill 31, by Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, has won unanimous approval from the Senate Education Committee for legislation aimed at better identifying and helping children with dyslexia, a learning disorder that can hinder a child’s ability to read.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Leaders of the Senate Democratic Caucus issued the following statements after the Oklahoma Tax Commission said it was attempting to claw back about $5 million in private school vouchers provided to individuals whose children did not attend those schools for the entire period the payments were supposed to cover.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks has won unanimous approval from the Senate’s Retirement and Government Resources Committee for legislation to encourage greater use of American-made products, including iron, steel, and aluminum.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, and Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, announced Wiley Post Airport had been selected to receive a $750,000 infrastructure grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt and Sen. Carri Hicks issued the following statements on Thursday mourning the loss of Oklahoma business and civic leader Gene Rainbolt.