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Oklahoma House Speaker-Designate Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, today commented on the selection of Sen. Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, by the Senate Majority Caucus to serve as President Pro Tempore-Designate for the 60th Legislature. “I want to congratulate my friend Sen. Lonnie Paxton on the selection by his colleagues to serve as President Pro Tempore-Designate. I appreciate his willingness to step up and look forward to working with him and Governor Stitt to continue Oklahoma’s conservative momentum.”

OKLAHOMA CITY – Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, issued the following statement after the failed attempted assassination of President Donald Trump at a political rally in Pennsylvania yesterday: "Both I, and my family, are praying for President Donald Trump, his family and those who were in attendance after the failed assassination attempt at his Pennsylvania rally yesterday. Political differences are never a justification for violence. My heart goes out to the family of the individual who lost his life at the rally and those others who were injured. We must continue to pray for our Nation, and find a path forward together. May God continue to bless America." -END- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Daniel Seitz, House Leadership Communications Liaison Phone: (405) 962-7649 Email: daniel.seitz@okhouse.gov 

Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang, has been appointed by House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, to the Governor's Council for Workforce and Economic Development.  The Council facilitates statewide efforts to improve Oklahomans' exposure to high-demand career opportunities, as well as works with industry leaders to ensure education and training opportunities deliver the skills needed by employers. "Right now, Oklahoma is in a prime position to push for expanded workforce opportunities in rural, suburban and urban areas of our state," Hill said. "I've been very proud to work on workforce and economic development policy in my time with the House, and I look forward to collaborating with stakeholders from across Oklahoma and the United States to consider how we can provide better opportunities for all. I appreciate the trust Speaker McCall has placed in me by appointing me to this position." Hill's term began July 9.