I am grateful that the House of Representatives have passed SB 1211. This bill will increase the maximum time of imprisonment for strangulation offenses from 3 years to 10 years. Thank you to Kristen Thompson and John George for your leadership.

I appreciate the House of Representatives passing SB 1658 to eliminate the statute of limitations for rape when an assailant confesses or when identity is established through DNA. Thank you to Jessica Garvin
and State Rep. Jon Echols for your work on this much needed bill.

There has been an active law enforcement operation not involving any Attorney General personnel. Everyone is safe and the building is secure.

I issued a resolution of support for Israel after the horrific Oct. 7, 2023 attacks, and I continue to stand firmly with Israel in the midst of the latest attacks by Iran. The United States has no greater ally in the Middle East, and we must not waver in its time of need.

Throughout April, and year round, my office is working to prevent sexual assault crimes, promote awareness and seek justice for survivors. Anyone who needs help escaping abuse can call 1-800-522-SAFE (7233). #SAAM2024

It was a pleasure visiting with members of the Greater Lawton Rotary Club today about pressing issues facing Oklahoma.

Enjoyed visiting with Bartlesville leaders this morning at the Capitol.

I have filed the first lawsuits stemming from soaring natural gas prices during Winter Storm Uri in 2021. oag.ok.gov/articles/attor…

Congressman Tom Cole is poised to become the first Oklahoman to serve as Chairman of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee. What a tremendous honor for Congressman Cole, and an historic opportunity for the State of Oklahoma. Congratulations, Rep. Tom Cole!

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Paint the Town Blue campaign, organized by the CARE Center, signifies our commitment as a community to combat childhood abuse. We must work together to end  this evil.

I encourage you to wear blue tomorrow for Oklahoma Wears Blue Day. Organized by Bethesda, a statewide nonprofit that helps victims of child sexual assault, the day is designed to spread awareness and show solidarity for victims of childhood abuse.

Agents from my office's Consumer Protection Unit were in Barnsdall last week in the wake of damaging tornadoes, alerting residents & businesses what to do if they suspect contractor fraud. You can submit a complaint to our Consumer Protection Unit via oag.ok.gov

My office is reviewing 101 applications for the first distribution of grant funds from the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board. It is important these funds get to local communities to remove fentanyl and other deadly opioids from our streets. oag.ok.gov/articles/101-s…

Storm season has begun in Oklahoma and several areas of the state are still recovering from damage earlier this week. Stay weather aware and beware of contractor fraud! Report fraud to my office toll free at 1.833.681.1895 and learn more at oag.ok.gov/sites/g/files/…

I pray that today brings some measure of peace for the families of Janet Miller-Moore and Sharath Pulluru. It has been a long and difficult 22 years for their loved ones, and my heart aches over the agony they have endured. oag.ok.gov/articles/attor…

Thank you to the Jenks Chamber of Commerce for the opportunity to visit today and give an update on the work my office is doing.

Grateful to the House Judiciary-Criminal Comm today for approving SB 1211. This measure by Kristen Thompson & John George strengthens penalties for strangulation of intimate
partners, household members & is a key recommendation of the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board.

This ruling makes clear that the Governor’s compacting authority is statutory only, subject to intervention by the Legislature when the Governor fails or refuses to act in the best interest of all four million Oklahomans. oag.ok.gov/articles/drumm…