Update
Hello Supporters! We are nearing the end of the 2013 Legislative Session and I have been fighting hard for the future of Oklahoma. There are only a few more weeks until our work is done, but we still have some issues to tackle before we adjourn Session. Over the past few weeks several issues have come up in committee and on the House Floor. Several times throughout the past few months, many of us have tried to pass stricter laws for texting while driving. Several of my colleagues and I believe this is essential in protecting Oklahomans on the road, especially younger drivers who tend to text...
Read MoreHouse passes suicide prevention bill
OKLAHOMA CITY- The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed House Bill 1623, which will provide suicide prevention training and early intervention for school staff and students. “Adults should protect our children and give them the tools and resources necessary to be healthy and live their lives to the fullest,” said author Rep. Kay Floyd, D-Oklahoma City. “This training will not only help individuals, but will also increase community awareness so our schools can be one step closer to becoming the safe havens they should be for our kids.” Floyd’s legislation provides...
Read MoreHouse Democrats’ weekly response to State’s Rights Committee agenda
OKLAHOMA CITY- House Republicans once again displayed their lack of faith in the United States’ strength and fortitude and their disregard for our country’s Constitution at Tuesday afternoon’s meeting of the State’s Rights Committee. As the Oklahoma House finishes sorting legislation through committee during the first deadline week, bills in front of the State’s Rights Committee showed little concern for the pressing realities facing our state. Rather than crafting responsible solutions to our state’s budget concerns and restoring funding to core state services, House Republicans...
Read MoreFloyd Appointed to Five House Committees
Oklahoma City, OK (January 7, 2013) Democratic Leader Scott Inman has announced his appointments to House Committees for the 54th Legislature, and newly-elected House District 88 State Representative, Kay Floyd, was selected to serve on five of these committees. “I truly appreciate Leader Inman’s confidence in my ability to serve on five committees,” said Rep. Floyd, D-Oklahoma City, “and I am excited to start working for the people in my district and to be their voice here at the Capitol.” Rep. Floyd was also appointed the Ranking Member of two House committees, the Appropriations...
Read MoreGayly endorses Kay Floyd for Oklahoma House District 88
by Ken Townsend via The Gayly The Gayly is pleased to announce its endorsement of Kay Floyd for Oklahoma State House of Representatives, District 88. This seat was formerly held by now Senator Al McAffrey. Floyd nearly won the Democratic Primary in June without a run-off, garnering 48% of the votes of the four candidates in that election. She will face Mike Dover on August 28th for the run-off. Dover captured 22% of the votes on Primary election night. After almost a clean sweep on primary election night, Floyd released this statement to the Gayly, “District 88 is a very diverse community....
Read MoreEthics Reports Show Floyd Ahead in Fundraising
Ethics reports filed today show Kay Floyd has raised the most money of every announced candidate in the House District 88 race. She announced her intentions to run for the house seat in November, in the event that Rep. Al McAffrey wins the special election for Senate District 46 on February 14th. “When I decided to run, I knew that it would be a full-time commitment on my part, and upon making that decision, I have been fully committed to running a successful campaign. I believe these numbers prove my work ethic. Not only am I working hard as a candidate, but if elected I will continue to...
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