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Oklahoma Senate and House of Representatives complete bill filing process  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
18-Jan-2020
Norman’s University North Park (UNP) Referendum Petition faces legal challenge  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin
11-Jan-2020
More of CapitolBeatOK’s Top Stories for 2019 – A ‘black hole’ at OU, James Lankford’s performance, Non-Compact developments in Indian Country, Medicaid Expansion, and Horn’s vote to Impeach  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK
02-Jan-2020
The City Sentinel’s Top 10 News Stories in Oklahoma City: Criminal Justice (led by Death Penalty), MAPs4, Gaming stalemate and Horn’s vote to Impeach Trump  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, Published & Editor, The City Sentinel
01-Jan-2020
S.Q. 802: After legal ruling and petition drive, stage is set for Medicaid Expansion vote  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
01-Jan-2020
ANALYSIS -- CapitolBeatOK’s top five stories for 2019: Compact quarrel, Death Penalty and Criminal Justice, state revenues tighten, state Senate delivers, Journalism declines  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK
31-Dec-2019
Louisa McCune leads enthusiastic coalition for MAPs4 Animal Shelter  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
05-Dec-2019
Commentary: It’s about Accountability  -  
Steve Fair
04-Dec-2019
An Editorial: Voters should approve MAPs 4  -  
The City Sentinel Endorsement
04-Dec-2019
Commentary: Don’t sign the redistricting petition  -  
Steve Fair
25-Nov-2019
MAPs4 vote set for December 10  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
09-Nov-2019
U.S. Senator James Lankford warns Medicaid expansion involves high costs  -  
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
21-Oct-2019
Contractors’ group supports Stephanie Bice in Fifth District Congressional race  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
15-Jul-2019
Who will clean up America’s voter rolls?  -  
Mark Hemingway, Real Clear Investigations
15-Jul-2019
Briefs: Two Oklahoma City referenda coincide with first MAPs4 meeting, Police Chief named, Holt deepens involvement with mayors’ conference  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Jul-2019
Treasurer McDaniel reports growth in gross receipts despite sales tax decline  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Jul-2019
Colorado study shows hospitals raise rates with Medicaid expansion  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Jul-2019
Ahniwake Rose named Oklahoma Policy Institute Executive Director, replacing David Blatt  -  
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
01-Jul-2019
Some not-so-ancient history and a look ahead: Oklahoma City’s public meetings on potential Maps4 projects  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
24-Jun-2019
Criminal Justice Reform: What passed, and what’s next?  -  
Kaitlyn Finley, OCPA Policy Research Fellow
20-Jun-2019
State Rep. Marcus McEntire discusses longstanding GOP effort to expand Medicaid  -  
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
25-Apr-2019
Good news in City Tax Report; special election set on charter amendment, and on franchise agreement  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
25-Apr-2019
Freedom Oklahoma to hold Monday (April 8) march celebrating first openly gay Oklahoma City Council member  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Apr-2019
Oklahoma City Council considers July 9 election for charter amendments, ONG franchise  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
23-Mar-2019
Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform advance ideas safely to reverse prison growth  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
06-Feb-2019
CapitolBeatOK’s Top Five News Stories for 2018: Fallin’s conservative collapse, Republicans back in charge, medical pot prevails, economy recovers, teachers strike and taxes hike  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
01-Jan-2019
S.Q. 793 narrowly defeated, legislative push for eye care choice still anticipated  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
07-Nov-2018
COMMENTARY: As foes of State Question 793 declare Armageddon – advocates say give choice a chance  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
04-Nov-2018
‘Oklahomans pay far too much for eyewear’ – Theme pressed by New Ad & website for YES on 793  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
03-Nov-2018
An editor’s notebook: The Wall Street Journal’s defense of freedom (and S.Q. 793) … and an artist at work, for artists  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
28-Oct-2018
Prices for Glasses far higher in Oklahoma than in neighboring states, RetailData analysis finds  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
21-Oct-2018
ANALYSIS: Jackie Short and Bob Anthony answer reporter’s questions but a Progressive won’t; Drew’s trip to Masters gets scrutiny – and a ballot initiative gets important backing  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
14-Oct-2018
Launch of ‘Yes on 793’ – Advocates say measure to expand access and affordability of eye care in state  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
21-Aug-2018
National Group contends State Question 793 would improve access to quality eye care  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Aug-2018
The massive marijuana mess – rules, reactions and stormy conditions. But, wait a minute  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
12-Jul-2018
Bypassing Oklahoma Legislature, voters approve medical marijuana statute. Now, advocates plead for special legislative session  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
05-Jul-2018
Medical Pot industry wants special session for S.Q. 788 implementation  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Jul-2018
Supporters of State Question 788 press rebuttals, seek “YES” votes on June 26  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
24-Jun-2018
Opponents of State Question 788 press for “NO” vote in advertisements, and through press briefings  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
24-Jun-2018
Doc vs. Doc – Two physicians advance sharply opposing views in battle over State Question 788  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
10-Jun-2018
State Question 788 fight intensifies as foes ramp up, supporters press for initiative on June 26 ballot  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
03-Jun-2018
A memory to celebrate: Oklahoma criminal justice reforms signed into law  -  
Joe Dorman
12-May-2018
Some criminal justice reformers raise substantive concerns about new laws  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
27-Apr-2018
Governor Fallin signs criminal justice reforms, Former Speaker Steele applauds new laws, adding “there is more to do”  -  
Parick B. McGuigan
27-Apr-2018
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signs law to increase tribal gaming, approves repeal of hotel/motel tax  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
11-Apr-2018
COMMENTARY: Rhetoric, reality and tomorrow -- Millions vs. Billions. The future is now  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
08-Apr-2018
Seeking “Smart Justice” and promised reforms, Oklahoma’s American Civil Liberties Union organizes Day at Capitol  -  
01-Apr-2018
House Democrats praise Oklahoma High Court’s Decision allowing ballot initiative circulation to increase gross production tax rate  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
20-Mar-2018
New Trade Organization Working With Business and Medical Communities to Develop Responsible Rules and Regulations for Medical Cannabis  -  
20-Mar-2018
COMMENTARY – Boom, Bust, Recovery, and punishing success: Punitive steps toward Oklahoma oil and gas are unwise  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
07-Mar-2018
Opinion: The Real Step Up Oklahomans  -  
Steve Fair
23-Jan-2018
Oklahomans will vote on medical marijuana on June 26  -  
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
06-Jan-2018
COMMENTARY (Part I): It didn’t start with County Commissioners, and didn’t end with the Health Department – Dealing with mismanagement, waste, fraud and abuse in Oklahoma Government  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
02-Jan-2018
ANALYSIS -- Economic Growth, Health Scandal, Cost Drivers, A Left Turn, Process Failures and More: CapitolBeatOK’s top 10 state government news stories for 2017  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
29-Dec-2017
ANALYSIS – Capitol Review: Budget still murky, death penalty controversy deepens, Costello presses mental health policy reforms  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
30-Oct-2017
Gary Richardson, Republican candidate for governor, files lawsuit to stop revenue boosts, defend State Question 640  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
29-Jun-2017
COMMENTARY: Oklahoma's leaders failed us  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
29-May-2017
OCPA Announces intent to file state Supreme Court challenge of income iax increase  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
25-May-2017
Criminal justice reform advocates back Task Force measures at Capitol Rally  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
11-May-2017
On both offense and defense, Oklahoma criminal justice reformers advance the ball  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
12-Apr-2017
The City Sentinel: In Oklahoma's capital city, Top Ten Local Stories for 2016  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
06-Jan-2017
A not-so-fond look back at 2016: The Hofmeister indictment and Boren’s defeat lead CapitolBeatOK’s Top 10 Stories  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
04-Jan-2017
Board of Equalization projects $6 billion in tax revenue for legislative appropriation, conservative voices say TSET money could help close $863 million gap  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
22-Dec-2016
The Turning Point: Oklahoma voters restore the basis for long-sought criminal justice reforms  -  
Kris Steele
26-Nov-2016
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin promises to sustain renewed momentum for criminal justice reform  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
26-Nov-2016
Supporters of State Question 777, the right-to-farm proposition, comment on Tuesday’s defeat  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
10-Nov-2016
Death penalty foes respond to voter approval of State Question 776  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Nov-2016
Oklahomans approve criminal justice reforms: State Questions 780 and 781  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Nov-2016
Steele says State Questions 780 and 781 are vital, Right on Crime group presses for voter approval  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
07-Nov-2016
ANALYSIS – Oklahoma S.D. 5: Senator Joseph Silk vs. school administrator Stacey Ebert  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
02-Nov-2016
COMMENTARY: For State Question 779, and paying a salary that says we value teachers  -  
Joshua Putnam
01-Nov-2016
In study from Americans for Prosperity, Analyst takes critical view of State Question 779  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
01-Nov-2016
ANALYSIS – Oklahoma’s largest newspaper recommends “NO” vote on State Question 776  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
30-Oct-2016
Why a Real Ranching Family Supports State Question 777, Oklahoma’s Right to Farm  -  
Matt Boyer, Beacon Hill Ranch, Vinita, OK
28-Oct-2016
COMMENTARY -- A Smarter Approach to Public Safety: Yes on State Questions 780 and 781  -  
Kris Steele
24-Oct-2016
COMMENTARY – Oklahoma, executions and democratic choice – Ending the death penalty for our time, and for all time  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
18-Oct-2016
State Question 790 – Helping ‘the least of these’ while healing the past  -  
Paul S. Coakley, Archbishop of Oklahoma City
17-Oct-2016
Advocates of State Questions 780 and 781 launch TV ad campaign featuring stories of real families  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
16-Oct-2016
Oklahoma’s execution foes host October 10 event as part of ‘World Day Against the Death Penalty’  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
08-Oct-2016
Criminal justice reformers begin final push for State Questions 780 and 781, Robert Henry makes formal endorsement  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
01-Oct-2016
Some good news for advocates of medical marijuana: Enough signatures for ballot status ratified  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
01-Oct-2016
Harvard Republican Club letter to members and alumni: We will not support Donald Trump  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Sep-2016
Fallin signs election proclamations for five state questions, as November ballot takes shape  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
24-Aug-2016
Medical Marijuana initiative clears first of several procedural hurdles for ballot status  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
24-Aug-2016
Those ‘in the Arena’ – Citizens in a Republic  -  
Joe Dorman
23-Aug-2016
Advocates of initiative measures for process reform and medical marijuana may fall short  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
21-Aug-2016
COMMENTARY For the sake of the ten, for the sake of us all – 2016’s new hope for criminal justice reform  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
24-Jul-2016
Broad coalition presses for historic criminal justice reform in Oklahoma  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
27-Jun-2016
After submission of more than 200,000 signatures, ballot status likely for historic criminal justice reform initiatives  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
27-Jun-2016
Judicial Confirmation and Retention in the age of Joe Biden and Donald Trump – A Perfect Storm or a Perfect Mess?  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
11-Jun-2016
Local group kicks off campaign opposing “Right to Farm” – S.Q. 777  -  
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
03-Jun-2016
State Question 777 (right to farm proposal) beats back opposition lawsuit  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
03-Jun-2016
‘A productive, tax-paying citizen’ who supports criminal justice reform  -  
Natasha Purnell
03-Jun-2016
COMMENTARY: Judicial Reform? Keep Selection Over Election  -  
Julie Knutson
20-Apr-2016
Kris Steele leads Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform, seeking to qualify prison reform ballot initiatives  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
28-Jan-2016
Group says Boren tax hike petition violates state Constitution, should not be on ballot  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
12-Nov-2015
Oklahoma Republican chairman assails judiciary’s ‘all-out assault’ on morality, spirituality  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
07-Jul-2015
Forum on Capital Punishment aims at defeating State Question 776  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
22-Jun-2015
This Journalist's Creed: In Love, Meeting Jesus, Along The Way  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
03-May-2015
Gov. Fallin signs Grau's initiative reform, opposes EPA mandate  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
01-May-2015
Analysis: Three State Questions appearing on all ballots in Oklahoma  -  
Pam Pollard
02-Nov-2014
In Town Halls, meetings and interviews, U.S. Senator Tom Coburn begins a long goodbye  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
05-Aug-2014
Pat McGuigan plans to intensify his focus on state and local journalism  -  
Staff Report
01-Aug-2014
Wednesday’s work: Governor signs two bills, vetoes five  -  
House Minority Staff
06-Jun-2014
Dueling Denunciations: Rainy Day cash, Nursing Home standards  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
20-Aug-2013
Governor Mary Fallin’s 2013 State of the State address  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
04-Feb-2013
Oklahoma City's Top 10 stories: Devon makes history, OCU expands, and the Thunder rolls  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin
29-Dec-2012
State Question 762, limiting governor’s role in pardons and paroles, draws critical scrutiny  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
17-Oct-2012
America’s most important ballot question that you’ve never heard of (yet)  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
12-Sep-2012
Six referred questions on statewide November ballot, with one citizen initiative still circulating  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
24-Jul-2012
Election board offers tips and reminders for first elections in new legislative districts  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
22-Jun-2012
Steele discusses wide range of issues with reporters, is “extremely encouraged” by justice reinvestment intiative's advance in the Legislature  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
02-Mar-2012
President Pro Temp Bingman details Republican agenda in CapitolBeatOK interview  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
08-Feb-2012
State of the State Address 2012  -  
Governor Mary Fallin
06-Feb-2012
Fallin names GRDA board member, May and April appointments sketched  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
26-May-2011
Gnawing the bone: Analyzing Oklahoma’s 2012 budget  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
21-May-2011
Speaker Kris Steele hails “breadth of accomplishments” in 2011 session  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
20-May-2011
Legislative leaders and Governor Fallin announce budget outline  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
10-May-2011
Terrill, small band of Republicans fail “Kern-servative” test  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
20-Apr-2011
Speaker Steele announces standing conference committees  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
13-Apr-2011
Bill would require initiative Petitioners to identify funding sources  -  
Legislative Staff Release
16-Feb-2011
Governor Mary Fallin's executive budget “not a work of fiction?” Time will tell  -  
by Patrick B. McGuigan
09-Feb-2011
Governor Mary Fallin gives State of the State address  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
07-Feb-2011
CapitolBeatOK announces new affiliation with the Franklin Center  -  
03-Feb-2011
Ownbey’s bill would require initiative petitioners to identify funding source  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
18-Jan-2011
President Pro Tem Bingman anticipates large spending cuts  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
04-Jan-2011
Kris Steele elected speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
04-Jan-2011
Pro-Tem Designate Bingman announces committees, organizational meeting Tuesday  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
03-Jan-2011
AFP-Oklahoma lists 2011 policy goals  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
30-Dec-2010
OFRG to cease operations, Peter Rudy moves to Oklahoma Watchdog  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
30-Dec-2010
Speaker-elect announces House Committee Assignments  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
23-Dec-2010
Legislative leaders urge Judicial Nominating Commission Chair to follow will of the people  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
26-Nov-2010
State Chamber: Put S.Q. 752 in place before new Court choices  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
24-Nov-2010
Newberry applauds approval of ObamaCare opt-out law  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Nov-2010
Group seeks unprecedented injunction to stop S.Q. 755  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
04-Nov-2010
Ritze commends voters for opting out  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
04-Nov-2010
Senator Sykes pleased by passage of two state questions  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
03-Nov-2010
Sen. Ford calls passage of voter I.D. law a victory for Oklahomans  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
03-Nov-2010
State Question 744: Voters say not only no, but …  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
03-Nov-2010
The state questions: A final review  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
01-Nov-2010
Chamber leaders statewide united in opposition to S.Q. 744  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
01-Nov-2010
OPEA says S.Q. 744 advocates not telling the whole story  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
01-Nov-2010
Credits, exemptions, S.Q. 744: Walking through the weeds  -  
30-Oct-2010
ALERT: Lawsuit seeks restraining order against pro-744 literature in schools  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
29-Oct-2010
Troopers, FOP join coalition opposing State Question 744  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
28-Oct-2010
Brogdon takes leading role arguing for State Questions 750 and 747  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
27-Oct-2010
Askins, Fallin slam State Question 744  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
27-Oct-2010
Pruitt gains endorsement from leader of fight against 'ObamaCare'  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
26-Oct-2010
Counties oppose S.Q. 744 – Campaign surpasses 100 groups  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
21-Oct-2010
Kathy Taylor voices opposition to S.Q. 744  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
21-Oct-2010
High profile opposition, negative advertising shift voters against S.Q 744  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
12-Oct-2010
San Francisco pension reform measure leads in polls, but fiercely opposed  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
07-Oct-2010
Hospital Association members assail State Question 744, pledge opposition  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Oct-2010
S.Q. 744 'most dangerous' policy proposal, Treasurer Meacham says  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
27-Sep-2010
Jari Askins says she’s 'focused on Oklahoma' and ready to lead  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
24-Sep-2010
State Question 754: Antidote to S.Q. 744?  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
21-Sep-2010
Advocates of State Question 744 press for dramatic boost in per pupil funding  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
21-Sep-2010
Candidate Doak joins Sen. Newberry, sponsor of S.Q. 756, to encourage yes votes  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Sep-2010
Advocates of State Question 744 listed  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Sep-2010
The one that got away: State Question 753 fades from the scene  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
08-Sep-2010
Leading public education funding advocates join campaign to beat S.Q. 744  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
07-Sep-2010
Bipartisan surge: S.Q. 757 could boost annual 'Rainy Day' deposit  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
04-Sep-2010
S.Q. 756: Voters will have health care 'opt out' amendment in November  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
03-Sep-2010
Ethics Commission ruling may spike pro-744 NEA spending  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
03-Sep-2010
State Question 755 would ban use of foreign judicial rulings  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
02-Sep-2010
S.Q. 744 foes say NEA dollars supporting ballot measure should be returned  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
02-Sep-2010
State Question 752 modifies judicial selection, nomination process  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
31-Aug-2010
State Question 751 would designate English official language  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
30-Aug-2010
Nader will visit Oklahoma City to boost ballot access reforms  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
26-Aug-2010
State Question 750 eases initiative petition requirements  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
26-Aug-2010
S.Q. 748 could enlarge apportionment commission, impact races  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
25-Aug-2010
Secondary statewide office terms to be limited if S.Q. 747 prevails  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
20-Aug-2010
State Question 746: Voter ID measure on November ballot  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
19-Aug-2010
AG producers join to oppose State Question 744  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
21-Jul-2010
Coalition launches to defeat State Question 744  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
08-Apr-2010
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