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State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2012 Rep. Anastasia A. Pittman State Capitol Building Rm.

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2012 Democratic Leader Scott M. Inman State Capitol Building Rm. 548 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Valorie Owens 405-962-7604 House Democrats Disappointed that Politics Trumped Principles OKLAHOMA CITY (May 24, 2012) The general appropriations budget, crafted by just a handful in Republican leadership and short-sighted in its financial support of core services, failed to pass out of the House chamber this morning b...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2012 Rep. Joe Dorman State Capitol Building Rm. 507 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Dorman: Unconstitutional Republican Tax Plan will Raise Taxes on Middle Class OKLAHOMA CITY- The impact of the Republican leadership’s proposed income tax plan is worse than initially known, says Rep.

For Immediate Release May 17, 2012 Contact: Trav Robertson 405-427-3366 Republican Senator Rob Johnson Discriminates Against Gay Businessman   Johnson's Hypocrisy and Bigotry Continues the Republican Assault on Liberty and Freedom Oklahoma City– Yesterday, Senator Rob Johnson (R) - Kingfisher, Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, displayed bigotry at its worst when he denied former Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner, Jim Roth, a chance to serve as a State Election Board Member. ...

Oklahoma State Senate Senator Sean Burrage Democratic Floor Leader Senate District 2 Mayes, Rogers Counties May 16, 2012 For Immediate Release Contact: Sen. Sean Burrage Office:(405)-521-5555 Email: burrage@oksenate.gov Sen. Burrage blasts Rules Committee for refusing to hear Roth nomination Sen.

For Immediate Release May 16, 2012 Contact: Trav Robertson 405-427-3366 Republicans Betray Democracy, Freedom, and Liberty  Continue Acts of Denying People the Right to Participate Oklahoma City– The Republicans assault on democracy continues. "They claim to love freedom and democracy and yet they toss it to the side when it does not benefit them," said Oklahoma Democratic Party Chair Wallace Collins. On Saturday, our state witnessed the Oklahoma Republican Party's violent State C...

Kingfisher County Democrats Announce Scholarship Winner Congratulations to Austin Kretchmar! Paula Lambert, Vice-Chair Kingfisher County Democrats, presents Austin Kretchmar with a Scholarship Citation

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives Oklahoma Core Services Far From Fine An Editorial by Rep. Mike Brown May 15, 2012 In a partisan political age, a fundamental, ideological disagreement often dictates the terms of our debates. That disagreement concerns the proper size and scope of government; what government should do and what it should not.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2012 Contact: Lauren Hammack lauren@newwestgroup.com 405.605.4040 • Ext. 17 Former Oklahoma Governor David Walters (D.) will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Democratic Coffee Party in Elk City this Friday, May 18, at the Opera House of the National Route 66 Museum complex. The former governor is expected to address a wide range of current affairs, outlining the challenges and opportunities that stand before the Democratic Party in anticipation of ...

On May 12, 2012 the Oklahoma Republican Party held its State Convention. The fractured Party was in disarray and at times became violent.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2012 Contact: Tom Guild, Democratic Nominee for Congress in Oklahoma’s Fifth District Phone: 405-921-3811 Web: www.guildforcongress.com Tom Guild’s Comments on His Childhood and Motivation to Run for Congress Edmond, Oklahoma- Tom Guild, Democratic Nominee for Congress in the Fifth Congressional District of Oklahoma, comments on his turbulent childhood and how those experiences motivate him during his run for Congress. “My story is both difficult and exhilarating to...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2012 Rep. Jerry McPeak State Capitol Building Rm. 503 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 405-557-7302 Legislator Says Barresi “Spin Doctor” OKLAHOMA CITY- “We knew Supt.

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2012 Rep. Jerry McPeak State Capitol Building Rm. 503 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Rep.

For Immediate Release Contact: Kyle Gott May 8, 2012 Phone:(918) 913-9209 Rob Wallace Releases Jobs Plan Rebuilding the American Dream and the American Economy. Muskogee, OK -Today, Rob Wallace unveiled his plan to get the economy back on track and create jobs here in Oklahoma. The plan is titled “Rebuilding the American Dream and the American Economy.” Wallace’s plan focuses on small businesses, trade deals, veterans, energy, education, and infrastructure.  “For the average person, the Ame...

April 8, 2012 Save Your Lunch Break! Join us tomorrow May 9, 2012 as we protest GOP Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney as he visits the Oklahoma Republican Party headquarters across the street from our headquarters at 2:30 p.m. We are asking that your save your lunch break so you can show Romney why his policies and opinions would be bad for Oklahomans and the Nation.

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Oklahoma State Senate Senator Sean Burrage Democratic Floor Leader Senate District 2 Mayes, Rogers Counties May 7, 2012 For Immediate Release Contact: Sen. Sean Burrage Office: (405)-521-5555 Email: burrage@oksenate.gov Burrage calls combination of tax cuts/bond issues dangerously irresponsible OKLAHOMA CITY–Senate Democratic Leader Sean Burrage said his caucus would not support any bond proposals this legislative session as long as there’s still a push to cut state income taxes. Legislative lea...

For Immediate Release May 7, 2012 Contact: Trav Robertson 405-427-3366 Press Advisory  Female Legislators To Hold Press Conference to Discuss Attacks on Women Who: Senator Constance Johnson, D - Oklahoma City, Representative Emily Virgin, D - Norman, Representative Anastasia Pittman, D - Oklahoma City, Senator Judy Eason-McIntyre, D - Tulsa What: A press conference discussing the war on women and the continuing attacks from the Republican Party. When: 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, May...

For Immediate Release May 3, 2012 Contact: Trav Robertson 405-427-3366 Republicans To Eliminate Insurance for Women  SB 1059 will exempt insurance companies from extending minimum coverage Oklahoma City– According to the Oklahoma Policy Institute SB 1059, labeled "Health Care Choice Act", authored by Senator Bill Brown and Representative Lewis Moore, has passed both House & Senate and is now in conference committee. This legislation continues a pattern of bad behavior of the O...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2012 Rep. Eric Proctor State Capitol Building Rm. 540A Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Legislators Praise Republicans and Democrats for Forcing the Speaker and Governor to Do the Right Thing.

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2012 Rep. Brian Renegar State Capitol Building Rm. 504 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Renegar and Condit Call on Republican Leadership to Fund Senior Nutrition Programs OKLAHOMA CITY- Amidst impending cuts for senior nutrition services, Rep.

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2012 House Democratic Caucus Democratic Leader Scott Inman State Capitol Building Rm. 548 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Democrats Say Comparisons to Texas Make Bad Case for Income Tax Cuts OKLAHOMA CITY- Thursday, House Democrats held a press conference to discuss pending income tax cuts, and to compare Oklahoma to a state that has no personal income tax-Texas. “There are some who say we...

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For Immediate Release Contact: Kyle Gott April 27, 2012 Phone: (270) 799-2362 Former Governor Brad Henry Endorses Rob Wallace for Congress Says Wallace is best prepared to create jobs Claremore, OK - Today, Former Governor Brad Henry announced his endorsement of Rob Wallace for Congress in Oklahoma’s 2nd Congressional District. Henry served as Governor of Oklahoma from 2003 until 2011 when he was term limited. In both of his gubernatorial elections, Brad Henry carried every county in the 2nd Con...

For Immediate Release April 27, 2012 Contact: Trav Robertson 405-427-3366 Senate Republicans Continue War on Women  Senator Tom Coburn and Senator Jim Inhofe Vote "No" on Violence Against Women Act Oklahoma City– Yesterday, the United States Senate passed SB 1925, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, without the consent of Oklahoma's Senators Tom Coburn and Jim Inhofe. This continues a pattern of bad behavior of the Oklahoma Republican Party's war against women. Th...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 26, 2012 Representative James Lockhart State Capitol Building Rm. 510B Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Lockhart Amendment to Regional Water Bill Gives Citizens a Voice OKLAHOMA CITY- Representative James Lockhart, D-Heavener, placed an amendment on Senate Bill 1327 that would give citizens more control over regional water planning. Senate Bill 1327 sets up 9 regional water planning councils.

For Immediate Release Contact: Kyle Gott April 26, 2012 Phone: (270) 799-2362 Congressional Candidate Rob Wallace Calls on Congress to Stop Student Loan Rate Increase Congressional Candidate Rob Wallace called on Congress to stop student loan interest rates from doubling on July 1 – raising costs for 7 million students and their families. Congress’s failure to act would cost 84,677 young Oklahomans with student loans over $65 million. Two-thirds of all college students graduate with student loan...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 26, 2012 Representative Mike Shelton State Capitol Building Rm. 539 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Shelton Files Resolution to Disapprove Rules for A-F Grading System OKLAHOMA CITY- Last month, the Oklahoma Board of Education adopted rules that will implement a law requiring an A-F grading system for Oklahoma schools. Rep.

For Immediate Release April 25, 2012 Contact: Trav Robertson 405-427-3366 Barresi Puts Up Roadblocks to Education  Police Stop State Superintendent for Breaking the Law Jay, OK–Janet Barresi, Oklahoma's Superintendent of Education, was stopped last Saturday, April 21st, for operating her Mercedes-Benz on which the tag was not current. This highlights a pattern of irresponsible behavior by the State Superintendent and the Republicans, who seem to believe that they live by a different st...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2012 House Democratic Caucus Democratic Leader Scott Inman State Capitol Building Rm. 548 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 House Democrats Warn Income Tax Cuts Will Pose Danger to Public Health OKLAHOMA CITY (April 23, 2012) House Democrats held a press conference Thursday to warn of the impending disaster that would ensue for the public health if Republican income tax cut proposals are pas...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives Golden Years a Thing of the Past? By State Representative James Lockhart April 19, 2012 Social Security was created in 1935, but it was another 65 years before people at full retirement age could work and collect Social Security benefits at the same time. The change came when President Bill Clinton signed the Senior Citizens' Freedom to Work Act of 2000.

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2012 Rep. Jerry McPeak State Capitol Building Rm. 503 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 House Republicans Eliminate Insurance Protections for Oklahomans OKLAHOMA CITY (April 19, 2012) Yesterday, Republicans in the Oklahoma House of Representatives voted to roll back decades of reforms to require insurance companies to offer coverage for breast cancer and screenings, colorectal cancer, matern...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2012 Representative Ben Sherrer State Capitol Building Rm. 500 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 405-557-7364 Developmental Disabilities Day Brings Advocates to the State Capitol OKLAHOMA CITY- Advocates for people with developmental disabilities from across Oklahoma convened at the State Capitol for Developmental Disabilities Day on April 11, 2012. This year more than 4,000 people attended the rally and lobbied legislators c...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2012 Representative Eric Proctor State Capitol Building Rm. 540A Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Veto Override Fails on Proctor Bill to Protect RV and Mobile Home Residents: Proctor Promises to Continue Effort OKLAHOMA CITY(April 17, 2012) On Friday, Governor Fallin vetoed HB2296, by Rep. Eric Proctor, D-Tulsa, and Sen.

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2012 Representative Joe Dorman State Capitol Building Rm. 507 Oklahoma City,Oklahoma 73105 (405) 557-7305 Dorman Amendment Restores NBCT Funding, Prevents Broken Promise to Teachers OKLAHOMA CITY (April 17, 2012) A committee substitute to SB1879 heard in the House Appropriations and Budget Committee last week by Rep. Ann Coody, R-Lawton, and Sen.

For Immediate Release April 12, 2012 Contact: Trav Robertson 405-427-3366 Statement by The Oklahoma Democratic Party on Mitt Romney’s Hypocrisy in Opposing Affordable Care Act Just Six Years After Signing Health Reform and Individual Mandate into Law in Massachusetts Oklahoma City– Today is the six-year anniversary of Mitt Romney signing health reform into law in Massachusetts and laying the groundwork for President Obama’s Affordable Care Act.  But in the height of hypocrisy, Romney i...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2012 House Democratic Leader Scott Inman State Capitol Building Rm. 548 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819   House Unanimously Adopts Inman Amendment to Allow COLA’s for Retired Firefighters OKLAHOMA CITY (April 11, 2012) On Monday the Oklahoma House of Representatives unanimously adopted an amendment filed by House Democratic Leader Scott Inman, D-Del City, to allow a 2% cost-of-living ...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2012 House Democratic Caucus Democratic Leader Scott Inman State Capitol Building Rm. 548 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Democrats Warn that Income Tax Cuts Will Come at Expense of Seniors OKLAHOMA CITY (April 10, 2012) Today the House Democratic Caucus gathered with concerned advocates of senior issues to discuss the impact proposed plans to slash Oklahoma’s personal income tax would hav...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2012 House Democratic Caucus Democratic Leader Scott M. Inman State Capitol Building Rm. 548 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 House Democrats Comment on the Passing of Stateswoman Sue Tibbs OKLAHOMA CITY (April 9, 2012) Last Friday, the House Democratic Caucus and Democratic Leader Scott Inman, D-Del City, were saddened to learn of the passing of Rep.Sue Tibbs, R-Tulsa.

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 5, 2012 House Democratic Leader Scott Inman State Capitol Building Rm. 548 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Inman Calls on Legislature to Help Retired Police and Law Enforcement OKLAHOMA CITY (April 5, 2012) Today, efforts to issue a cost of living increase to retired police and law officers failed along partisan lines when Democratic Leader Scott Inman’s amendments to Senate bills were tabled ...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2012 House Democratic Caucus Democratic Leader Scott M. Inman State Capitol Building Rm. 548 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Lawmakers Stand Up for Public Safety Hold Press Conference to Discuss Income Tax Proposals OKLAHOMA CITY (April 4, 2012) The House Democrats held a press conference today to discuss the impact the potential income tax plans will have on public safety and transportatio...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2012 Representative Emily Virgin State Capitol Building Rm. 539B Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Rep. Virgin Seeks to Strengthen Consumer Protections OKLAHOMA CITY (April 4, 2012) Without notice, in late 2011 Aspen Athletic Club in Oklahoma City’s Penn Square Mall closed its doors, and unbeknownst to its members, membership contracts were sold to a nearby Gold’s Gym location.

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2, 2012 Representative Jerry McPeak State Capitol Building Rm. 503 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Legislature Flouting the Law: McPeak Will File Amendment to Put Education First OKLAHOMA CITY (April 2, 2012) The Oklahoma Legislature has disregarded a law that requires lawmakers to fund education first, and Representative Jerry McPeak, D-Warner, sent the message today that funding education sh...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2012 Rep. Richard Morrissette, District 92 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd.

On Wednesday, March 28, 2012, a conference on Traumatic Brain Injury was held in Stillwater, Oklahoma on the Campus of Oklahoma State University. The event was organized by Alicia Murie, who is herself, a victim of TBI. A distinguished panel was invited, along with students, parents, and interested people in the subject of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  PTSD is closely associated with TBI, as it often is brought on by TBI, but can result from other i...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2012 Representative Ed Cannaday State Capitol Building Rm. 539B Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Tulsa Judge Rules Voucher Law Unconstitutional: Cannaday Praises Decision OKLAHOMA CITY (March 27, 2012) Today, a Tulsa County District Judge struck down the use of public funds for vouchers used at private schools for special needs students. Rep.

For Immediate Release: March 27, 2012 Contact: Trav Robertson 405-427-3366 FALLIN’S HOT TUB OF HYPOCRISY Republicans hypocritically call to limit government spending while the Governor wastes tax dollars on personal hot tub and swimming pool. Oklahoma City- While Governor Mary Fallin calls on the federal government to balance its budget she recklessly spends tax dollars on her hot tub and heated pool. Governor Fallin continues her pattern of hypocrisy while disgracefully representing the people ...

BOYNTON — Former state and federal prosecutor Rob Wallace won the endorsement of a major player in the Democratic Party Monday during a campaign stop in Muskogee. Former state Attorney General Drew Edmondson touted Wallace’s credentials and his sincerity as a public servant in front of an enthusiastic group of supporters. Wallace is one of two Democrats who have announced plans to file candidacies for the congressional post being vacated by U.S.

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives Public Education: An Instrument of Democracy An editorial by State Representative Ed Cannaday March 22, 2012 The demonization of opposing viewpoints often illuminates the deficiencies of the ultra-right-wing arguments against progressivism. Right wing conservatives like to paint a picture of progressives as possessed of a sense of entitlement, ignorant of the value of a dollar or the toil of a hard days’ work. This distorted portrayal of hardworking Ame...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2012 Representative Mike Brown State Capitol Building Rm. 545 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Legislation Would Protect Private Airstrip Owners from Liability OKLAHOMA CITY (March 22, 2012) Last week, the Oklahoma House voted unanimously to pass HB2904, by Rep. Mike Brown, D-Tahlequah, and Rep.

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2012 Representative Ben Sherrer State Capitol Building Rm. 500 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 405-557-7364 Bill Attempts to Stop Those Who Intentionally Misclassify Workers OKLAHOMA CITY (March 20, 2012) The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed a bill last week that would make it more difficult for employers to misclassify workers as independent contractors for the purpose of avoiding social security, unemployment or w...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2012 Rep. Anastasia A. Pittman State Capitol Building Rm.

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2012 House Democratic Leader Scott M. Inman State Capitol Building Rm. 548 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 House Democrats Show Support for OETA OKLAHOMA CITY (March 19, 2012) Amidst calls from some state lawmakers to de-fund the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA), other donors, including the House Democratic Caucus, have stepped up to the plate to help the provider of Oklaho...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives State leaders should find equitable solutions to water disputes By State Representative Brian Renegar March 15, 2012 Water in southeastern Oklahoma, particularly in Sardis Lake, has ignited a firestorm of controversy which could impact the policies regarding our most precious natural resource for generations to come. The Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations filed a lawsuit in federal court to enjoin the Oklahoma Water Resources Board from issuing a permit to t...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2012 House Democratic Caucus Democratic Leader Scott Inman State Capitol Building Rm. 548 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 House Republicans Continue Assault on Core Services Roll Out Plan to Strangle State Budget OKLAHOMA CITY (March 15, 2012) Yesterday, Republicans in the Oklahoma House of Representatives passed measures to cut the state income tax in yet another move to starve state gove...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2012 Democratic Leader Scott M. Inman Democratic Floor Leader Chuck Hoskin State Capitol Building Rm. 548 State Capitol Building Rm.

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2012 Representative James Lockhart State Capitol Building Rm. 510B Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Lockhart Bill Against Political Favoritism Passes House OKLAHOMA CITY(March 15, 2012) Rep. James Lockhart, D-Heavener, filed a bill that will require all applicants for state employment to sign a statement of non-collusion.

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2012 Representative Ed Cannaday State Capitol Building Rm. 539B Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Cannaday Amendment Attempts to Shine Light on Charter School Practices OKLAHOMA CITY (March 14, 2012) In response to the conduct and execution of taxpayer-funded charter schools, such as bypassing Oklahoma teachers to hire teachers from overseas, Representative Ed Cannaday has filed an amendment...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2012 Rep. Ben Sherrer State Capitol Building Rm. 500 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 House Rejects Bill to Increase Fine for Violation of Accessible Parking Laws OKLAHOMA CITY (March 14, 2012) Today the house voted to reject HB2562, which would have increased the possible fine to $500 for parking in a space reserved for the disabled without registration.

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2012 Representative Ben Sherrer State Capitol Building Rm. 500 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 405-557-7364 Truth in Adoption Act Passes the Oklahoma House OKLAHOMA CITY (March 14, 2012) This week adult adoptees are one step closer to having access to their personal birth records after the House of Representatives passed the “Oklahoma Truth in Adoption Act,” which allows an adoptee to request an unaltered, original birth ce...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2012 Rep. Mike Brown State Capitol Building Rm. 545 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Brown Bill Gives Homeowners Incentives for Energy Efficiency OKLAHOMA CITY (March 14, 2012) Yesterday, the House voted on reconsideration to approve HB2530, authored by Rep.

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2012 Democratic Floor Leader Chuck Hoskin State Capitol Building Rm. 509 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Hoskin Amendment Elevates Native American Liaison to Cabinet Position OKLAHOMA CITY(March 13, 2012) An amendment to HB 2563, by Rep. Chuck Hoskin, D-Vinita was approved today by the House by a vote of 62-19.

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2012 Representative Mike Shelton State Capitol Building Rm. 539 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Valorie Owens 405-962-7604 Shelton Amendment Would Limit Unnecessary Suffering Inherent in ‘Fail First’ Practices OKLAHOMA CITY (March 12, 2012) State Rep. Mike Shelton has filed an amendment to reform the use of “fail first” policy, also known as “step therapy”, in which insurance companies essentially practice medicine...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 8, 2012 Representative Ben Sherrer State Capitol Building Rm. 500 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 405-557-7364 House Approves Manpower Relief Bill for Law Enforcement Agencies OKLAHOMA CITY– With the recent passage of the Local Law Enforcement Mental Health Manpower Act, Rep. Ben Sherrer, D-Chouteau, continued to make progress on his package of common-sense reforms introduced in the 2012 legislative session.

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2012 Representative Jeannie McDaniel State Capitol Building Rm. 508 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Valorie Owens 405-962-7604 McDaniel Amendment to Protect Women from Unnecessary, Invasive Procedure Defeated on House Floor OKLAHOMA CITY (March 5, 2012) State Rep. Jeannie McDaniel, D-Tulsa, filed an amendment to House Bill 2381 to remove a requirement enacted into law two years ago, which states that physicians, pri...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2012 Representative Will Fourkiller State Capitol Building Rm. 510B Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Valorie Owens 405-962-7604 Fourkiller Bill to Treat Severe Anaphylactic Reactions Advances to Senate Oklahoma City, OK (March 5, 2012) Legislation approved today by the Oklahoma House of Representatives will, if enacted, allow schools to maintain access to critical life-saving medication for children with food and oth...

State of Oklahoma HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2012 Rep. Richard Morrissette, District 92 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd.

For Immediate Release March 2, 2012 Contact: Wallace Collins 405-427-3366 Governor Fallin Fails Native Americans Oklahoma City-The Chairman of the Oklahoma Democratic Party, Wallace Collins, released a statement asking Governor Fallin to accept responsibility in her failure of not appointing a Native American liaison, which was decreed by law that she signed in May of 2011. The deadline for the the appointment was December 1, 2011, and in a news article her spokesman was quoted saying the Govern...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2012 Democratic Leader Scott M. Inman State Capitol Building Rm. 548 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Jobs Bill for Oklahoma Veterans Passes Committee OKLAHOMA CITY (March 1, 2012) Today a bill that will assist veterans seeking employment after serving in the armed forces passed unanimously out of Government Modernization committee.

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2012 Representative Chuck Hoskin State Capitol Building Rm. 509 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Hoskin Bill to Elevate Native American Liaison to Cabinet Passes Committee OKLAHOMA CITY (March 1, 2012) A bill by Rep. Chuck Hoskin, D-Vinita, has passed out of the House General Government Committee by an 11-6 vote and awaits scheduling to be heard on the House floor.

For Immediate Release February 28, 2012 Contact: Wallace Collins 405-427-3366 Chairman Calls on Governor to Announce Position on 'Personhood' Legislation Oklahoma City- The Chairman of the Oklahoma Democratic Party, Wallace Collins, called on Governor Mary Fallin to “announce her position on the ‘Personhood’ bill going through the State Legislature.” He said her support of this bill would “completely undermine her outrageous executive order that denied newborns health insurance." The executive o...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28, 2012 Representative Ed Cannaday State Capitol Building Rm. 539B Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Cannaday Attempt to Remove Politics from Retirement Boards Quashed by Republicans OKLAHOMA CITY (February 28, 2012) State Representative Ed Cannaday, D-Porum, filed an amendment to HB 3000 to guard against bias on the Board of Trustees for the Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System (OTRS) and th...

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28, 2012 Democratic Leader Scott M. Inman State Capitol Building Rm. 548 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Contact: Eric Russell 405-962-7819 Inman Bill to Ban Alcohol Sales at Self-Checkout Stands Progresses Oklahoma City, OK (February 28, 2012) Most agree that advances in technology provide countless benefits to citizens who enjoy the convenience, efficiency and delivery of information and services.