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 […]
March 18, 2020

OSSAA releases statement about basketball playoffs and more

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Tuesday, the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association released a statement regarding the current state of the basketball playoffs for Classes 6A through […]
March 17, 2020

Lankford issues statement on declaration of national emergency

Release WASHINGTON, DC – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) on Friday issued a statement following President Donald Trump’s declaration of a National Emergency in response to the coronavirus outbreak: “President […]
March 16, 2020

Choctaw Casinos & Resorts suspend operations

Release DURANT –  As a public health precaution to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma decided to temporarily suspend […]