House and Senate leaders, together with the governor, announced a budget agreement this week.

Budget Agreement ReachedBy Rep. Collin Duel The $12.6 billion appropriation for Fiscal Year 2026 is a 0.56% increase over the current fiscal year’s appropriation. This is welcome news after a year of uncertainty about whether we’d need to make strategic cuts to essential state services.

Recognizing My Dad by Rep. John Pfeiffer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Contact: Rep. John PfeifferOffice: (405) 557-7332 Recognizing My Dadby Rep. John Pfeiffer There's a Bible verse that commands children to honor their fathers and mothers.

Biotechnology Security Measure Sent to Governor

A bill to protect Oklahoma's bioscience and research assets from being exploited by hostile foreign governments was sent to the governor this week for his consideration of signing it into law.

Legislature Sends Bills Strengthening Oklahoma Education to Governor

The House passed several education bills today that ban cell phones in schools, restrict virtual days, expand math supports for students, give students with disabilities access to schools that best fit their needs, and address teacher pay and retention, among others.

Bill Allowing Property Owners to Reclaim Seized Land Signed into Law

Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola, today commented on the governor's signing of House Bill 1103, which requires the Oklahoma Transportation Commission to notify a previous property owner if the land they sold to the Commission is going to be offered for sale."This was a constituent request bill," Gann said.

Wait for Developmental Disabilities Services Reduced to One Year

Oklahoma has made a dramatic reduction in the wait time for Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) — from 13 years in 2022 to just one year in 2025.

Address Confirmation Notices Mailed to Oklahoma Voters

Over the next several weeks, some registered voters in Oklahoma will receive an Address Confirmation Notice from the State Election Board. The notices are required by state law to confirm whether or not the identified voters still reside at their address on file with their county election board.

Budget Top of Mind As Legislative Session Enters Final Weeks

Tax cuts, a private prison purchase, hundreds of millions to build a new OSU College of Veterinary Medicine complex. Not to mention a supplemental appropriation request from the beleaguered Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

Chuck Hall issues statement on Logan County deputies injured in shooting

Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, issued the following statement after two Logan County deputies were injured during an officer-involved shooting this afternoon. “My thoughts and prayers are with the brave deputies who were shot while responding to a domestic violence call this afternoon,” said Sen.