Sen. Mark Mann’s Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – State Sen. Mark Mann issued the following statement praising the commitment and leadership of Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) Board of Education Chair Paula Lewis. Mann, D-Oklahoma City, served with Lewis for seven years before being elected to the Senate. Lewis announced her resignation this week after purchasing a home outside of the OKCPS boundaries, which meant she is no longer eligible to serve.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus issued the following statements after new data showed a decline in lower- and middle-class families receiving the private school voucher, with an increase in wealthy families benefiting from the tax-funded program.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation to better support teachers and staff following the death of a spouse or child, including miscarriage, has become law. Senate Bill 1204, by Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoma City, and Rep.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoma City, has won unanimous approval of the Senate for Senate Bill 1204 which will better support teachers and staff following the death of a spouse or child, including miscarriage.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democrats issued the following statements after the full Senate approved a bill promoting censorship in school libraries.

OKLAHOMA CITY- The full Senate has given approval to a measure to make it easier for Oklahomans to access information and services for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Senate Bill 1428, by Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoma City, has won the approval of the Senate Judiciary Committee for legislation to ensure public voices can be heard before public bodies vote on agenda items. Senate Bill 1420 was approved on Tuesday.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 1428, creating a new office in the State Department of Health to help Oklahomans more easily access information and services for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, has been approved by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt, Assistant Leader Carri Hicks, and Sen. Mark Mann made the following remarks after Senate Republicans announced their education proposal at the Capitol on Tuesday. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoma City, has won the support of the Senate Education Committee for legislation to better support teachers and staff following the death of a spouse or child, including miscarriage. Senate Bill 1204 was approved unanimously on Tuesday.