March 25, 2020

Bryan County Courthouse to temporarily close to the public

Release DURANT – The Bryan County Courthouse housing the Bryan County Election Board will close to the public effective immediately until the Governor’s orders have been […]
March 25, 2020

Oklahoma state representative recovering after testing positive for COVID-19

Release OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma State Rep. Jason Lowe is recovering and doing well after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier this week.  Lowe reported several days […]
March 24, 2020

First case of COVID-19 in Bryan County confirmed

BRYAN COUNTY – It was reported Tuesday night that the first positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed. AllianceHealth Durant released this statement: “We have been […]
March 24, 2020

Lankford blasts continued “We’re Close” attitude on COVID-19 bill while Oklahomans struggle

Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today questioned in frustration why the Senate cannot seem to get beyond the “2-yard line” on the Coronavirus […]
March 22, 2020

Lankford pushes to increase charitable giving deduction in coronavirus aid bill

Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today offered an amendment to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which would increase the […]
March 20, 2020

Trump announces changes to standardized testing, student loans and 2020 Tax Day

WASHINGTON D.C. – With the national health crisis continuing to affect people’s lives on many levels, President Trump on Friday morning announced some changes that are […]
March 19, 2020

Protections for unborn approved by Oklahoma Senate

Release OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate strengthened protections for the unborn Thursday, Mar. 12 with the passage of the Senate Bill 1859.  Sen. Paul Scott, R-Duncan, […]
March 19, 2020

Lankford issues statement on Senate passage of coronavirus economic package

Release WASHINGTON, DC – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) on Wednesday issued a statement following the vote on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which is the second bill addressing […]
March 19, 2020

State Election Board declares election emergency

Release OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax declared an election emergency today for local elections being held in 74 counties on April […]