Oklahoma,

Congress has 42 days to fund the government. However, this week Democrat Majority Leader Chuck Schumer only called the Senate into session for less than two days. It is my firm belief that we must remain in Washington until all 12 appropriations bills have been debated and passed by the Senate. No more recess, let's finish the job.

In the meantime, check out what we were able to accomplish while in Washington this week. If this email was forwarded to you, you may subscribe to my e-newsletter here.

It's been an unprecedented week in Congress to say the least. Click below to watch my 'Weekly Wrap Up' video on the House's Motion to Vacate Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Thank you to Oklahoma's Nature Conservancy State Director, Mike Fuhr and his colleagues for taking their time to meet with me this week. The Nature Conservancy is proud to partner with landowners, farmers, and ranchers across Oklahoma to preserve our natural resources, and it was great to discuss issues important to their partners like the reauthorization of the Farm Bill.

I'm excited to announce Oklahoma Public School Resource Center has been selected to receive $55 million in grant funding over the next five years through the U.S. Department of Education’s Charter School Program Grant to allow the continued growth of quality charter schools in the state.

Offering high-quality education options for the next generation is the most significant action we can take for the future of our state. As the father of six wonderful children, I know firsthand the importance of ensuring our educators have the tools they need to best meet our children’s individualized needs. I’m confident Oklahoma Public School Resource Center will use this grant to support new and expanding institutions to meet the unique needs of Oklahoma students and their families.

This week is National Manufacturing Week! Manufacturing has brought Oklahoma tremendous economic growth and stability throughout the years, and I’m proud to celebrate National Manufacturing Week alongside our small businesses, stakeholders, and state manufacturers. It’s an honor to serve a state that continues to push the envelope with cutting-edge innovation, technological development, and sustainable growth.

Read my latest 'Mullin it Over' column on the importance of Oklahoma's manufacturers here.

U.S. Service Academy nomination applications are due to my Oklahoma City office next Friday. Please send in four copies of your competed application packet if you have not already. Check out my website for more information.

Thanks for reading my weekly e-newsletter! It’s an honor to represent the great state of Oklahoma in the U.S. Senate. You can stay in touch by following me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. As always, don’t hesitate to contact my office if we can help in any way.

God Bless!

Markwayne Mullin

U.S. Senator for Oklahoma

mullin.senate.gov

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