OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 1 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on April 30, 2024: Today, in response to the Biden administration's failure to secure the southern border and stop the influx of illegal migration into our country, Governor Kevin Stitt signed HB 4156. "I am disappointed this bill is necessary. Since President Biden took office in 2021, more than 10 million people have poured over the southern border," said Gov. Stitt. "Countless individuals from across t  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 1 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement on April 30, 2024: * * * Today, Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement after signing Senate Bill 2035, the Mason Treat Act, into law: "I'm happy to sign the Mason Treat Act to keep drivers and law enforcement safe on the road. Paperwork shouldn't be the reason drivers and law enforcement are put in harm's way. "I'm glad Mason is recovering well and hopefully this law will prevent f  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 1 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on April 30, 2024: Today, Governor Stitt named current president and CEO of Jenks Chamber of Commerce, Heather Turner, as executive director of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. "Heather's time at Jenks Chamber of Commerce is marked with impressive vision and growth. Her work advocating on behalf of businesses in Jenks has created an environment where companies can thrive," said Gov. Stitt. "She knows   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 1 -- The Oklahoma House issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: Reps. Mark McBride, R-Moore, and Forrest Bennett, D-Oklahoma City, today celebrated the governor's signing of House Bill 3305, establishing the Oklahoma Ireland Trade Commission. The act becomes effective Nov. 1. The Commission will consist of nine members with the purpose of advancing business and other mutually beneficial activities between Oklahoma and Ireland. The Commission is require  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 1 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following statement on April 29, 2024, by Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City: * * * Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today released the following statement after the Senate accepted a House amendment to his car tag legislation to name it in honor of his son, Mason, after his near-deadly car accident. The House author of Senate Bill 2035, Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, amended the bill to rename it the Mas  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 1 -- Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education issued the following news: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) and OneNet a $1,014,757 Campus Cyberinfrastructure (CC*) grant to connect four additional campuses to the OneOklahoma Friction Free Network (OFFN). This marks the fifth award to OSRHE and OneNet to expand the OFFN network. Administered by NSF's Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure, th  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 1 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release: Members of the Oklahoma Legislative Latino Caucus said they were disappointed and deeply concerned after hearing that the governor had signed House Bill 4156 into law. Sen. Michael Brooks is chair of the caucus. "Over the past two weeks, many Oklahomans have felt anxious about HB 4156," said Brooks, D-Oklahoma City. "Our caucus has done our best to quell fear and address questions at various town hal  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 1 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today announced a change to his appropriations chairman. Pro Tem Treat has selected Senator Chuck Hall, R-Perry, to replace Senator Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, as his appropriations chairman. Senator Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, will now serve as appropriations vice chair. "Senator Thompson has done a tremendous job as appropriations chai  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 1 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today applauded Governor Kevin Stitt's signature of Senate Bill 2035, the Mason Treat Act. "On behalf of my wife Maressa and the entire Treat family, I can unequivocally express our sincere gratitude to Governor Stitt for taking immediate action on Senate Bill 2035," Pro Tem Treat said. "This legislation will save lives and ensure no one w  more

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, May 1 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma issued the following news: The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma honored the graduates from the most recent fall, spring and summer terms during the 2024 commencement ceremony held April 27. The ceremony marked the first with the university's 13th president, Dr. Kayla Hale officiating. "As we celebrate the remarkable achievements of our graduates, we recognize not only their academic prowess but also their resi  more