March 18, 2024

Deadline Week

Rep. Cody Maynard The House completed its third reading deadline on Thursday, March 14. We passed 422 bills and joint resolutions off the House floor before […]
March 7, 2024

Justin Boone announces candidacy for county commissioner

Release Justin Boone, Republican, announced he is running to be the next Bryan County Commissioner for District 2. He is a longtime employee of District 2. […]
February 26, 2024

Eliminating state sales tax on groceries

Rep. Cody Maynard We are facing a 40-year high in inflation, which raises a lot of concern. In response to the rising costs of living, the […]
February 19, 2024

House stands with Israel

Rep. Cody Maynard This week, on the House floor, we passed a concurrent resolution condemning the atrocities committed by the terrorist organization Hamas. This resolution solidifies […]
June 30, 2023

Durant announces Interim City Manager

Release The City of Durant and Oklahoma Municipal Management Services have selected Rick Ramsey to serve in the position of Interim City Manager. Rumsey and OMMS […]
June 14, 2023

Durant City Council and City Manager part ways

Release DURANT – The Durant City Council had its regular meeting Monday evening. After concluding a significant number of regular agenda items, the Council convened an […]
May 16, 2023

Education negotiations continue

Rep. Cody Maynard Now that we are in the final month of the legislative session, we are focusing on finalizing the budget and education plan. I […]
May 8, 2023

Supporting Israel

Rep. Cody Maynard Wednesday, on the House floor, the Legislature expressed Oklahoma’s support for the country of Israel through House Concurrent Resolution 1006. Israel is a […]
May 2, 2023

Lankford: We must protect sports for women and girls

By Sen. James Lankford The OU’s women’s gymnastics team just earned their second-straight NCAA national championship. Winning one national title is really tough; two in a […]