SenPaddack - Press Releases

Senate Review by Sen. Susan Paddack

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:48:51 -0400

Senator Paddack's weekly column

New law improves real estate appraisal certification

Wed, 09 May 2012 16:21:42 -0400

Representatives of the City of Ada, the Ada Tree Board and People’s Electric Cooperative received special recognition for tree care at the state capitol in Oklahoma City this week. Ada has participated in the Tree City USA program for 18 years, and People’s Electric has been a Tree Line USA utility for 11 years.

Lawmaker looking to connect Ada to Interstate

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:25:29 -0400

The most desired outcome in the form of an end to the uncertainty for residents at the Southern Oklahoma Resource Center is still in a state of limbo, but as of Tuesday, another attempt to drastically reduce the campus was denied.

Senate votes down DHS plan

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:52:25 -0500

On Tuesday, the Oklahoma State Senate voted down a plan that would have forced the closure of SORC.

A Senate Review by Sen. Susan Paddack

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:05:27 -0500

Senator Susan Paddack's weekly column

Senate Review by Senator Susan Paddack

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:44:11 -0500

Senator Susan Paddack's weekly column

Senate Review by Sen. Susan Paddack

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:33:42 -0500

Senator Susan Paddack's weekly column

Parent, Employee Association SORC plan presented

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:05:18 -0500

SORC plan asks for more time, restructuring

Feelings mixed about education reform waiver

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:02:42 -0500

State Sen. Susan Paddack said the state should proceed cautiously in seeking a waiver from the No Child Left Behind Act.

Letter to the Editor

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:48:16 -0500

Thanks to Senator Susan Paddack’s vision about this event.

Special event gives county kids life lesson

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:13:25 -0500

My Future, My Career, My Responsibility — was the brainchild of Oklahoma State Sen. Susan Paddack

Career fair helps Pontotoc Co. eighth graders prepare for future

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:40:37 -0500

Senator Paddack said she hopes to make Career Discovery Day an annual field trip for Pontotoc County 8th graders.

Paddack says state tax axe might do harm

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:28:47 -0500

Sen. Susan Paddack spoke about a recent push to get rid of the state’s income tax and what that would mean for government programs and budget shortfalls.

Paddack seeks to expand options under ACE

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:04:22 -0500

Sen. Susan Paddack said she hopes recent discussions regarding full implementation of the Achieving Classroom Excellence Act testing requirements will give weight to her proposal to expand the options available to high school students.

Parent Group to Offer Own SORC Plan

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:44:46 -0500

Countering the Developmental Disabilities Services Division report presented to the Oklahoma Commission of Human Services in December is the Parent Guardian Association for SORC, who again feel the situation is not being properly represented. The final details of their own plan still need to be worked out with their members as well as consulting with local legislators State Sen. Susan Paddack and State Rep. Lisa J. Billy.

Big changes with year’s top stories

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:41:21 -0500

State Sen. Susan Paddack along with Rep. Lisa Billy and the Parent Guardian Association are expected to keep up the fight to keep the Southern Oklahoma Resource Center open when the commission meets in January.

Paddack says new report gives urgent call for Oklahoma to improv

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:02:09 -0500

Oklahoma and other states across the South need to make changes now to improve student achievement in grades six through eight or else risk creating a generation of students unprepared

DHS report does not favor SORC future

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:09:37 -0500

While the residents of the Southern Oklahoma Resource Center of Pauls Valley and NORC in Enid are the focal points on either side of a statewide debate, the first version of a report about the fate of both facilities is still suggesting significantly scaling down the institutional setting

The Voice of Students in Government

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:57:14 -0500

Susan Paddack, D-Ada, focused in on a message about how government works and the role that even students can play a part and have their voice heard when she ...

Sen. Paddack Heading Back to School

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:03:06 -0500

State Sen. Susan Paddack will be back in school during the month of November; not as a student, but as part of national program called “America’s Legislators Back to School.” The ann

Sen. Paddack Named to 'Circle of Excellence'

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:04:09 -0500

State Sen. Susan Paddack was honored at a special awards gala in Oklahoma City celebrating 50 Oklahoma women who have

Races spice up election ballot in 2012

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:57:00 -0400

From City and County, to State and Federal - many races will be on the ballot in 2012.

Adans cited as Women of Year

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:29:22 -0500

The Oklahoma Journal Record is honoring 50 Oklahoma women who make a difference at an awards gala Thursday evening. Among the 50 this year are Ada residents Keri Prince, LegalShield general counsel, and state Sen. Susan Paddack.

Tribe's lawsuit backed by pair

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:55:30 -0400

Susan Paddack, a Democrat, told The Ada News that the tribes should have a seat at the negotiating table when discussing water ...

City of Norman considers using recalimed water

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:22:37 -0500

Norman proposed a set of guidelines for using effluent in safe, beneficial ways. That may have spurred Rep. Scott Martin, R-Norman, and Sen. Susan Paddack, D-Ada, to file a joint resolution requiring the Department of Environmental Quality and the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to submit a report on water reuse.

Paddack to serve on Joint Legislative Committee on Water

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:05:31 -0500

The newly announced Joint Legislative Committee on Water is being called one of the most important ever in the state, and State Senator Susan Paddack is among the handful of member asked to serve on the panel. The committee will u

Details of legislative water panel announced

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:19:27 -0500

The 16-member committee will study water laws, review the Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan that is set to be released by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board in October and then issue recommendations to the Legislature, said House Speaker Kris Steele, R-Shawnee.

Charity Inc.

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:03:18 -0400

Charity Inc.: Why should I register with the secretary of state? From the Journal Record.

Sen. Paddack presents awards to local businesses

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:14:35 -0500

State Sen. Susan Paddack presented Ada business leaders with awards for their efforts in improving Ada’s business climate and employing its many residents.

State Chamber CEO impressed with Ada

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:11:15 -0500

Fred Morgan, president and CEO of The State Chamber of Oklahoma, said he’s been impressed by Ada’s recent improvements. He said Ada’s state legislators, State Senator Susan Paddack and Representative Todd Thomsen, have done a great job at the capitol.

They fought for Old Glory

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:08:31 -0500

Each one of the honorees accomplishments were read off by Rear Adm. Wesley Hull (Ret.) prior to their induction and during the ceremony, were given citations from Sen. Tom Coburn R-Muskogee and the Oklahoma Legislature via Sen. Frank Simpson R-Ardmore, who served as master of ceremonies. Sen. Susan Paddack D-Ada, also presented a citation.

Effective lawmakers revealed in analysis

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:03:12 -0500

Among Democrats, the most effective lawmakers were Sen. Susan Paddack, D-Ada, who saw success for seven of her bills and one joint resolution, and Sen. Sean Burrage, D-Claremore, who had a .545 batting average - the highest of any senator, Republican or Democrat.

Senate Review by Sen. Susan Paddack

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:06:38 -0500

Although the closing days of the 2011 legislative session were long and often filled with intense debate on complex issues, in the end the State Senate concluded its work. Not only was it concluded in an orderly fashion, but we completed the session