Vermont Democratic lawmakers held a press conference prior to the start of the session, outlining their five top priorities for the new biennium: property tax reform and public education strengthening, climate resiliency, government accountability and transparency and affordable housing and healthcare.

Leaders of the Oklahoma House and Senate were officially elected Tuesday during the Legislature’s organizational day. As expected, Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, was elected as Speaker of the House and Sen.

On Tuesday, the Oklahoma House of Representatives elected the Speaker of the House and Speaker Pro-Tempore.Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, was elected as the Spea