Health Care

Senate plan could rescue Insure Oklahoma program for working poor -

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-May-2013

Senate clears omnibus budget, Gov. Fallin will sign soon -

Patrick B. McGuigan

15-May-2013

State officials deliberate on ways to preserve Insure Oklahoma -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-May-2013

Oklahoma’s dynamic Medicaid discussion includes Florida pilot program -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-May-2013

COMMENTARY: Wishy Washy ObamaCare Buddies -

G. Keith Smith, M.D.

10-May-2013

Obama administration denies extension of Insure Oklahoma program for working poor -

Patrick B. McGuigan

08-May-2013

Gov. Fallin and legislators ponder next steps on state Medicaid program -

Patrick B. McGuigan

07-May-2013

Driven by education and health care, OK government spending to jump at least $250 million -

Patrick B. McGuigan

02-May-2013

OK Department of Human Services seminar on ‘opportunity gap’ slated -

Patrick B. McGuigan

24-Apr-2013

House Bill 1419 could curb ‘doctor shopping’ prescription drug abuses -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

18-Apr-2013

Americans United for Life to discuss policy, court cases at city event -

Staff Report

06-Apr-2013

IN BRIEF: Emergency Room usage by Oklahoma Medicaid recipients -

Patrick B. McGuigan

04-Apr-2013

Oklahoma leaders maintain opposition to Medicaid expansion, as homegrown reform founders -

Patrick B. McGuigan

02-Apr-2013

A tale of two states: When it comes to Medicaid sustainability, Illinois and Oklahoma are more alike than not -

Patrick B. McGuigan

02-Apr-2013

Suicide now leading cause of death in U.S. -

Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel

25-Mar-2013

Asthma and Allergy Foundation's poll finds state opposition to some “prescription-only” proposals -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

10-Mar-2013

Sen. Johnson named to health committee of National Black Caucus -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

10-Mar-2013

DHS gets final approval for Pinnacle Plan -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

06-Mar-2013

COMMENTARY: Medicaid Expansion: Principle, People and Peril -

Patrick B. McGuigan

06-Mar-2013

Oklahoma policy conference about visions, hopes for women -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Mar-2013

Budget & Pension reform group honors Gov. Fallin -

Patrick B. McGuigan

19-Feb-2013

Democratic Leader Scott Inman jabs at tax cut, defends water plan, backs Capitol spending -

Patrick B. McGuigan

15-Feb-2013

COMMENTARY: Mike Schwartz, the happy warrior -

Patrick B. McGuigan

11-Feb-2013

Reactions to Fallin’s “State of the State” run the gamut -

Patrick B. McGuigan

06-Feb-2013

State of the State: Doin’ fine, just OK, or not so good? -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Feb-2013

Governor Mary Fallin’s 2013 State of the State address -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

04-Feb-2013

Labor Commissioner Costello, legislative Democrats honor free market surgery center for entrepreneurial excellence -

25-Jan-2013

State Auditor Gary Jones hit the ground running – and hasn’t let up -

Patrick B. McGuigan

24-Jan-2013

Framing the Picture: Speaker Shannon makes history, as outline of 2013 legislative session emerges -

Patrick B. McGuigan

11-Jan-2013

COMMENTARY: Markets, mandates and the right doctors -

Patrick B. McGuigan

09-Jan-2013

James Lankford’s “no” vote on the “cliff” deal reflects core policy views -

Patrick B. McGuigan

03-Jan-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

Surgery Center offers transparency, efficiency, affordability -

Patrick B. McGuigan

19-Dec-2012

Democrats Inman, Dorman disappointed in Fallin’s call; Commissioner Doak supportive -

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-Nov-2012

Gov. Fallin: Oklahoma will not join health exchange or Medicaid expansion -

Patrick B. McGuigan

19-Nov-2012

COMMENTARY: Driving a man to drink -- Is Oklahoma state Treasurer Ken Miller “growing in office?” -

Patrick B. McGuigan

16-Nov-2012

COMMENTARY: MCGUIGAN Through a glass, darkly: reflections of a lifelong pundit -

Patrick B McGuigan

09-Nov-2012

Analysis: Hobby Lobby case -- Matters of principle or “alleged religious beliefs”? -

Patrick B. McGuigan

26-Oct-2012

Facebook fans have their say in final match -

Watchdog.org

23-Oct-2012

DEBATE: Hostility at Hofstra ends in a draw? -

Watchdog.org

17-Oct-2012

Speaker Steele honored as five Shawneee non-profits presented Kaiser grants -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

16-Oct-2012

COMMENTARY: Tobacco harm reduction – no news, or good Snus? -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Oct-2012

State leaders seem to agree Obama, Romney have distinctly different views -

Patrick B. McGuigan

04-Oct-2012

DEBATE: Romney wins in Denver by TKO -

Watchdog.org

04-Oct-2012

Visitors from the East bear gifts of Medicaid Reform -

Patrick B. McGuigan

24-Sep-2012

COMMENTARY: Can the Legislature do more than one thing at a time? -

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-Sep-2012

Back when Jesse was pro-life -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-Aug-2012

History says earth is round, medical costs will rise under Affordable Care Act -

Patrick B. McGuigan

17-Aug-2012

Ryan: OK with Oklahoma Republicans -- and some Democrats, too? -

Patrick B. McGuigan

13-Aug-2012

Paul Ryan in Oklahoma: Fight for Freedom “begins now” -

Paul Ryan

13-Aug-2012

Changing Culture and changing spending: DHS begins to implement Pinnacle Plan -

Patrick B. McGuigan

07-Aug-2012

Reps. Nelson, Morrissette support final version of Human Services’ “Pinnacle Plan” -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-Jul-2012

DHS “co-Neutrals” approve Pinnacle Plan, $100 million a year spending hike expected -

Patrick B McGuigan

25-Jul-2012

Education funding and policy a major focus of 2012 state Senate Interim Studies -

Patrick B. McGuigan

17-Jul-2012

Oklahoma delegation unites against President Obama’s health care law -

Patrick B. McGuigan

11-Jul-2012

Lankford leads on letter to governors, Saturday rally speakers announced -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Jul-2012

Commentary: John Roberts, the man with two brains -

Patrick B. McGuigan

03-Jul-2012

State Chamber, Oklahoman editorial and federal HHS contend the health exchange is a done deal -

Patrick B. McGuigan

03-Jul-2012

Tom Coburn joins Republicans in Congress asking nation’s governors, including Oklahoma’s Mary Fallin, not to implement health care exchange -

Patrick B. McGuigan

03-Jul-2012

Insurance Commissioner Doak: More legal challenges of ObamaCare? -

David Arnett, TulsaToday

02-Jul-2012

36 Hours: ObamaCare in Oklahoma -

Patrick B. McGuigan

30-Jun-2012

Ruling by Roberts Court enrages – and re-energizes – Oklahoma Republicans -

Patrick B. McGuigan

29-Jun-2012

Oklahoma’s progressives, Democrats say it’s “time to move forward” on health care -

Patrick B. McGuigan

29-Jun-2012

Free market think tank responds to “ObamaCare” ruling, A.G. Pruitt says new reform is “up to voters” -

Patrick B. McGuigan

29-Jun-2012

Oklahoma Health Care Authority analyzes impact of High Court decision -

Patrick B. McGuigan

28-Jun-2012

Oklahoma City University law professor surprised at “Court’s lineup and reasoning” -

Patrick B. McGuigan

28-Jun-2012

Attorney General Pruitt, fellow Republicans assail health care ruling, predict new reforms -

Patrick B. McGuigan

28-Jun-2012

Two Oklahoma City physicians applaud Supreme Court ruling -

Patrick B. McGuigan

28-Jun-2012

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin, legislative leaders decry “ObamaCare” ruling -

Patrick B. McGuigan

28-Jun-2012

Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry join federal and state “stand down” for safety -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

25-Jun-2012

Rep. James Lankford opposes HHS mandate, encourages state and federal action if “ObamaCare” is stricken in whole or in part -

Patrick B. McGuigan

24-Jun-2012

Trio of analysts assert: If “ObamaCare” is spiked, states will have options -

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-Jun-2012

Pew Center on the States: State-level unfunded pension liability nears $1.4 trillion -

Patrick B. McGuigan

18-Jun-2012

Steele comments on House passage of DHS governance reforms -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

22-May-2012

Fallin and legislative leaders announce budget accord -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

22-May-2012

State Court slaps down Personhood Initiative -

Patrick B. McGuigan

01-May-2012

Blatt battles income tax reductions, builds Oklahoma Policy Institute -

Patrick B. McGuigan

26-Apr-2012

Snapshots: Personhood foes unite, human trafficking opposed, Chamber cheers intangible protections, Fallin’s powers enhanced -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-Apr-2012

As he seeks a third term, Senator Clark Jolley of Edmond pushing for significant tax cut -

Patrick B. McGuigan

24-Apr-2012

Republican Caucus pulls personhood bill from Oklahoma House calendar -

Patrick B. McGuigan

19-Apr-2012

DHS “Pinnacle” draft envisions funding increase, more case workers, management reforms -- and families willing to provide foster homes -

Patrick B. McGuigan

30-Mar-2012

Senate panel approves H.B. 2388, mandatory drug testing for TANF recipients -

Patrick B. McGuigan

27-Mar-2012

Tulsa’s Sue Tibbs: tough lady, criminal justice reformer, loyal friend -

Patrick B. McGuigan

15-Mar-2012

Speaker Steele said taxes will be cut (this year), more legislative transparency will come (some day) and lobbyists are powerful (every year) -

Patrick B. McGuigan

15-Mar-2012

Free market think tank projects billions in potential savings -

Patrick B. McGuigan

08-Mar-2012

Relaxed and upbeat, Sen. Santorum is hopeful about Super Tuesday, while looking ahead to Texas and Pennsylvania -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Mar-2012

Organizers of Personhood Ballot Initiative aim for November general election -

Patrick B. McGuigan

03-Mar-2012

Senator Bingman backs Crain’s personhood bill, supports some tax credits, encourages Republican presidential primary voters -

Patrick B. McGuigan

01-Mar-2012

Editor’s Notebook: Life, Sheriffs, Supplementals, Independent ballot line -

Patrick B. McGuigan

29-Feb-2012

Senator Johnson will address rally to oppose personhood bill, defend “reproductive rights” -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

26-Feb-2012

Dick Morris says it’s still the economy … -

Patrick B. McGuigan

19-Feb-2012

Personhood measure, S.B. 1433, clears Oklahoma state Senate -

Patrick B. McGuigan

16-Feb-2012

Economics may dominate Capitol discussion, but social issues remain important -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Feb-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

Insurance mandate controversy roils, U.S. Rep. Lankford joins chorus of critics -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Feb-2012

Mary Fallin promises tax cuts, workforce development, pro-energy policy, better health outcomes, and a Capitol bond -

Patrick B. McGuigan

02-Feb-2012

Editor’s Notebook: Barresi adds pilot program, Bush joins OCPA, Guild runs again in Fifth C.D. -

Patrick B. McGuigan

01-Feb-2012

Rep. Hamilton follows independent path on insurance policy issues -

Patrick B. McGuigan

01-Feb-2012

House leaders react to resignation of Howard Hendrick as DHS director -

Patrick B. McGuigan

24-Jan-2012

In DHS lawsuit settlement, “co-neutrals” not subject to open records provisions -

Patrick B. McGuigan

06-Jan-2012

Leading CapitolBeatOK’s top 10 for 2011: pension reform, economic boom, proposed income tax phase-out -

Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin

28-Dec-2011

Economy, weather, anti-discrimination ordinance lead list of 2011's top Oklahoma City stories -

Patrick B. McGuigan

26-Dec-2011

Steele outlines process to allow Oklahoma taxpayers to keep “money that rightfully belongs to them” -

Patrick B. McGuigan

22-Dec-2011

Editor’s Notebook: ObamaCare affirmed while legal jousts continue, state House Ethics panel formed -

Patrick B. McGuigan

09-Nov-2011

Editor’s Notebook: Tinker a focal point, ObamaCare unpopular, “race to the top” critics, waiver worries -

Patrick B. McGuigan

02-Nov-2011

Fallin announces second annual state food drive, Nov. 1–22 -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

26-Oct-2011

Speaker Steele, Rep. Nelson lead drive for DHS reform, call for more involvement from churches and other non-government groups -

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-Oct-2011

Fallin announces more appointments -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

18-Oct-2011

As Fallin and Steele critically scrutinize DHS policies and procedures, two legislators announce their own probe -

Patrick B. McGuigan

17-Oct-2011

Editor's Notebook: McDaniel honored, Guild may run, Collins critiques Costello, sanction scrutinized, OccupyOKC -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Oct-2011

Dan Boren continues to back abstinence education, Obama administration pegs it “unauthorized” -

Patrick B. McGuigan

12-Sep-2011

Oklahoma officials applaud ruling on federal health care law’s individual mandate -

Patrick B. McGuigan

12-Aug-2011

Kansas joins Oklahoma to opt out of “innovator” federal exchange grant -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Aug-2011

First impact of U.S. default would be on state’s health care authority, federal employees -

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-Jul-2011

Texas joins Missouri, Oklahoma and Georgia in historic health care compact -

Patrick B. McGuigan

18-Jul-2011

Oklahoma’s primary care physician shortage provokes contrasting analysis -

Patrick B. McGuigan

15-Jul-2011

Missouri becomes third health care compact state, joining Oklahoma and Georgia -

Patrick B. McGuigan

15-Jul-2011

Enns Praised for Work on Health Issues -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

06-Jul-2011

The Eyes of the Beholders: Is Oklahoma a rich state, or a poor state? -

Patrick B. McGuigan

28-Jun-2011

Commentary: FCC report details fall of state, local news but offers wrong solution -

Jason Stverak

27-Jun-2011

Pruitt chooses prosecutor to lead medicaid fraud control unit -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

24-Jun-2011

Fallin’s first choices: Conservative Republicans, for the most part -

Patrick B. McGuigan

17-Jun-2011

Fallin’s first choices: One-fourth are re-appointments -

Patrick B. McGuigan

16-Jun-2011

Editor’s notebook: Rainy Day Fund boost, Brad Carson’s prospects, Mike Fogarty’s raise -

Patrick B. McGuigan

15-Jun-2011

Governors to Congress: For Medicaid reform, repeal “ObamaCare” -

Patrick B McGuigan

13-Jun-2011

Republican governors craft historic attempt to improve Medicaid delivery -

Patrick B. McGuigan

13-Jun-2011

Analysis: Oklahoma ranked twelfth in freedom among the 50 states -

Patrick B. McGuigan

08-Jun-2011

Texas Democrat applauds Oklahoma for passing health care compact law -

Patrick B. McGuigan

03-Jun-2011

Fallin names choices for hospitals, health, pharmacy board -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

27-May-2011

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

Governor Mary Fallin, touting health care compact as method to meet citizens’ needs, signs S.B. 722 -

Patrick B. McGuigan

19-May-2011

Editor’s Notebook: SHOPPing, no exchanges allowed, Chamber votes, Preston’s projections -

Patrick B. McGuigan

17-May-2011

Legislature ponders Planned Parenthood defunding, abortion rights advocates tout “Choice Now and Always” -

Patrick B. McGuigan

13-May-2011

Health care compact heads to Governor Fallin -

Patrick B. McGuigan

11-May-2011

Legislative leaders and Governor Fallin announce budget outline -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-May-2011

Health Care Authority on exchange: “all grant activities have ceased” -

Patrick B. McGuigan

04-May-2011

Health care compact passes Oklahoma House, moves back to Senate -

Patrick B. McGuigan

28-Apr-2011

'SHOPP' fee measure clears Senate, heads to House as national group announces opposition -

Patrick B. McGuigan

26-Apr-2011

Ending her first 100 days, Governor Mary Fallin signs two pro-life bills -

Patrick B. McGuigan

21-Apr-2011

Terrill, small band of Republicans fail “Kern-servative” test -

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-Apr-2011

Dr. Ritze opposes “new exchange proposal;” House Democrats chide Governor Fallin for “flip-flop” -

Patrick B. McGuigan

15-Apr-2011

Upon further reflection, Oklahoma leaders reject federal money for health exchange, state to build insurance information network -

Patrick B. McGuigan

14-Apr-2011

Freshmen House Republicans say don’t take “ObamaCare” money for health insurance exchange -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

14-Apr-2011

Speaker Steele announces standing conference committees -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

13-Apr-2011

Advocates set “Child Abuse Prevention Day” for Tuesday April 12 -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

08-Apr-2011

State Insurance Department wins $51 million claim against insolvent HMO -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

08-Apr-2011

Train Wreck, or hopeful prelude? Exchanges, compacts, Medicare, Medicaid -- sidebars, or key to the future? -

Patrick B. McGuigan

06-Apr-2011

Health insurance compact options emerge in Oklahoma Legislature -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

31-Mar-2011

Dr. Ritze praises improvement at Medical Examiner’s office, Rep. Grau praises new chief -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

31-Mar-2011

Governor Fallin says Bingman decision on exchange bill “not helpful” -

Patrick B. McGuigan

31-Mar-2011

Steele expresses confidence state-based plan will emerge from exchange debate -

Patrick B. McGuigan

31-Mar-2011

Senator Bingman says health care exchange (H.B. 2130) won’t be heard -

Patrick B. McGuigan

31-Mar-2011

Government has no place in journalism -

Jason Stverak

30-Mar-2011

Governor Fallin describes push to “fast track” bills, including H.B. 2130 -

Patrick B. McGuigan

28-Mar-2011

Fallin’s statement on first anniversary of “ObamaCare” -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

23-Mar-2011

Fallin endorses health care exchange measure, House Bill 2130 -

By Patrick B. McGuigan

22-Mar-2011

Senate Chamber to host anti-bullying rally -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

22-Mar-2011

Former Rep. Proctor supports long-term care advocates on statewide R.V. tour -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

22-Mar-2011

The week (or two) that was: House Republicans highlight agenda steps -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

18-Mar-2011

Insurance Commissioner supports health care compact -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

17-Mar-2011

House approves 'Pain-Capable Unborn Child Bill' -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

09-Mar-2011

Lawmakers approve Kern’s long-term care act -

Legislative Staff Release

08-Mar-2011

Committee advances Shelton’s bill on marrow donation -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

04-Mar-2011

Pro-life strength a Capitol reality in Oklahoma -

By Patrick B. McGuigan

28-Feb-2011

Fallin announces Oklahoma will accept insurance exchange grant -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

25-Feb-2011

Dank’s property tax measures advance, other senior citizen concerns addressed by Reps. Dorman, Peters -

By Patrick B. McGuigan

23-Feb-2011

Bill would allow lawmakers to opt out of state benefits -

Legislative Staff Release

17-Feb-2011

Oklahoma! Shape your future! -

By Billie Rodely

14-Feb-2011

Oklahoma Policy Institute looks at health insurance exchanges -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

10-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

Pruitt hails Florida decision, commends Florida A.G. -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

31-Jan-2011

Governor Fallin’s Statement on Florida Judge’s Health Care Ruling -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

31-Jan-2011

Bingman and colleagues press for budget cuts, Rice cautions: “don’t go too far” -

By Patrick B. McGuigan

21-Jan-2011

Attorney General Pruitt files federal lawsuit against Health Care Act -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

21-Jan-2011

Doak cheers as Lankford, Boren join U.S. House majority seeking repeal of ‘ObamaCare’ -

By Patrick B. McGuigan

20-Jan-2011

Health care debate reintensifies in competing state Capitol press conferences -

By Patrick B. McGuigan

19-Jan-2011

Jolley: Oklahoma 'not alone' in focus on Medicaid issues -

By Stacy Martin and Patrick B. McGuigan

19-Jan-2011

Ritze seeks nullification of ObamaCare -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

19-Jan-2011

Vet Board pulls rules, seeks fresh start in disputes over animal husbandry -

By Patrick B. McGuigan

19-Jan-2011

Oklahoma’s Medicaid program gets high marks in ‘PERM’ study -

Stacy Martin and Patrick B. McGuigan

15-Jan-2011

Senator Rice jabs at Republican rhetoric, agenda items; Barresi aide defended -

Patrick B. McGuigan

13-Jan-2011

Shelton’s office to serve as marrow registry site -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

12-Jan-2011

Governor Fallin’s Inaugural Food Drive a Success -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

12-Jan-2011

Derby seeks to aid elderly disabled -

Legislative Staff Release

06-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

Henry finishes second term with high marks despite unpopular decisions -

Wesley Burt, SoonerPoll

03-Jan-2011

Medical volunteer law takes effect Jan. 1 -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

31-Dec-2010

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

OK Policy’s David Blatt: For hard times, delay tax rate cut, consider other steps -

Patrick B. McGuigan

28-Dec-2010

Speaker-elect announces House Committee Assignments -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

23-Dec-2010

Since 2004, Insure Oklahoma has grown to helping 32,000 uninsured state residents -

Stacy Martin

18-Dec-2010

Rep. Cox: Contraband 'tip of the iceberg' -

Legislative Staff Release

16-Dec-2010

Legislators applaud decision slamming ‘ObamaCare’ -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

15-Dec-2010

Governor-elect Mary Fallin praises judicial ruling on federal health care bill -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

13-Dec-2010

Attorney General-elect Pruitt praises Virginia ruling -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

13-Dec-2010

Dr. Mike Ritze praises ‘ObamaCare’ ruling -

Legislative Staff Release

13-Dec-2010

Ritze appointed as vice chair to Appropriations Subcommittee -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

13-Dec-2010

Virginia judge slaps down individual mandate in 'ObamaCare' -

Patrick B. McGuigan

13-Dec-2010

Group honors pregnancy/STD prevention efforts -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

11-Dec-2010

OK Policy projects continued budget crunch, scrutinizes tax cuts, credits -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

07-Dec-2010

Fallin supports income tax cuts, spending reductions, 'Oklahoma Spirit' -

Patrick B. McGuigan

04-Dec-2010

Speaker-elect announces House Committee leadership -

Legislative Staff Release

30-Nov-2010

Saxum poll: Oklahomans proud they are 'reddest of the red' -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

23-Nov-2010

Commissioner Kim Holland schedules health care sessions -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

10-Nov-2010

Newberry applauds approval of ObamaCare opt-out law -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

08-Nov-2010

Ritze commends voters for opting out -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

04-Nov-2010

Pruitt gains endorsement from leader of fight against 'ObamaCare' -

Patrick B. McGuigan

26-Oct-2010

Dorman leads interim study on electronic medical network -

Legislative Staff Release

15-Oct-2010

Garrett says schools boards impeding Lindsey’s Law are 'in violation of their oaths' -

Patrick B. McGuigan

15-Oct-2010

Hospital Association members assail State Question 744, pledge opposition -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

05-Oct-2010

Sarah 'Mama Grizzly' Palin can see November – and says she likes the view -

Patrick B. McGuigan

16-Sep-2010

Lawmakers examine children of incarcerated parents -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

15-Sep-2010

When special education isn’t: The Alan Edmondson story -

Patrick B. McGuigan

14-Sep-2010

Holland says challenge to save taxpayers, employees millions -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

10-Sep-2010

Church-affiliated senior meals program meets Glenpool’s needs -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

10-Sep-2010

Study finds continuing need for benefit reform -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

09-Sep-2010

Candidate Doak joins Sen. Newberry, sponsor of S.Q. 756, to encourage yes votes -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

09-Sep-2010

Oklahoma businesses join federal early retiree reinsurance program -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

08-Sep-2010

Incumbent Rep. Al McAffrey confident in House District 88 race -

Patrick B. McGuigan

07-Sep-2010

S.Q. 756: Voters will have health care 'opt out' amendment in November -

Patrick B. McGuigan

03-Sep-2010

Dorman presses interim study of generators for assisted living facilities -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

30-Aug-2010

Lindsey’s Law takes effect, interim hearing August 31 -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

27-Aug-2010

Holland leads chorus of praise for court’s ruling against health care tax -

Patrick B. McGuigan

24-Aug-2010

Kim Holland’s challenge sinks health claim tax hike -

Patrick B. McGuigan

24-Aug-2010

Rep. Ryan Kiesel's 'progressive' memo decries Oklahoma legislative trends -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

08-Aug-2010

Rep. Doug Cox says 'education infrastructure' is critical to health rank -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

03-Aug-2010

Parties continue clash over 'ObamaCare' -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

29-Jul-2010

Commissioner Kim Holland opposed insurance claims levy in early stages -

Patrick B. McGuigan

27-Jul-2010

Healthcare claims levy: Countdown to controversy -

Patrick B. McGuigan

22-Jul-2010

Health fee furor: Brogdon spoke up, Alelson speaks out, Holland acts -

Patrick B. McGuigan

21-Jul-2010

Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland asks court to stop new new health plan levy -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

21-Jul-2010

ObamaCare, initiative care, and half a million: A tale of two Drews -

Patrick B. McGuigan

21-Jul-2010

After judge’s temporary injunction, Rep. Billy defends ultrasound mandate -

Patrick B. McGuigan

19-Jul-2010

Minds at work: Pinnell jabs 'Organizing for America,' Odom looks at November -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

16-Jul-2010

Thompson, watchdog group assail Edmondson’s S.Q. 756 ballot text -

Patrick B. McGuigan

12-Jul-2010

Special-needs youth gain bipartisan inspiration, guidance -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Jul-2010

Senate interim studies announced -

Legislative Staff Release

01-Jul-2010

Dorman to hold three interim studies on health care -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

28-Jun-2010

Video: Tom Cole predicts 'good Republican year,' discusses the electorate's mood -

Patrick B. McGuigan

23-Jun-2010

Rep. Jason Nelson faces Orwig’s challenge in District 87 -

Patrick B. McGuigan

23-Jun-2010

From 'between the two Rivers' to Oklahoma, Johnny Roy seeks 5th C.D. post -

Patrick B. McGuigan

22-Jun-2010

Speaker Benge, Commissioner Holland critique insurance reform veto -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

18-Jun-2010

State Chamber says Governor Henry’s vetoes hurt job growth -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

17-Jun-2010

Rep. Ron Peters credits law for child care improvements -

Legislative Staff Release

17-Jun-2010

Tom Guild’s low budget campaign: 'People are sick of big money' -

Patrick B. McGuigan

16-Jun-2010

Coffee 'frustrated' that M.E. fallout impedes reform -

Patrick B. McGuigan

15-Jun-2010

Yes and no: Gov. Henry issues 22 vetoes, closes book on 2010 session -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

11-Jun-2010

Governor Henry signs scholarship bill -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

08-Jun-2010

Senator Jim Wilson confirms primary run against U.S. Rep. Dan Boren -

Patrick B. McGuigan

06-Jun-2010

Gov. Henry vetoes bills cited in probe of legislative misconduct -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

06-Jun-2010

State Capitol walkers support Food Bank, boost anti-hunger cause -

Patrick B. McGuigan

06-Jun-2010

Seven pro-life bills enacted, insurance measure vetoed -

Patrick B. McGuigan

31-May-2010

'Considering everything,' Speaker Benge gives an 'A' grade -

Patrick B. McGuigan

30-May-2010

Legislature will pursue lawsuit challenging 'ObamaCare' -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

28-May-2010

Sen. Brown lauds passage of Health Care Choice Act -

Legislative Staff Release

28-May-2010

Streamlined health insurance for government workers heads to governor -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

27-May-2010

Senate continues to fight health care law -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

26-May-2010

Oklahoma Senate sends special needs program to governor -

Patrick B. McGuigan

26-May-2010

Oklahoma voters will decide on health care opt out -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

25-May-2010

City Chamber opposes levy on health care claim payments -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

25-May-2010

Following House, Senate overrides abortion reporting veto -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-May-2010

House overrides veto of abortion reporting -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

24-May-2010

Girl with Asperger’s Syndrome supports H.B. 3393, visits legislators -

Patrick B. McGuigan

24-May-2010

Attempt to override abortion reporting veto likely -

Patrick B. McGuigan

24-May-2010

In fits and starts, challenging budget is fashioned -

Patrick B. McGuigan

22-May-2010

Nelson’s special needs scholarship bill clears House -

Patrick B. McGuigan

21-May-2010

Senior nutrition programs get funded in budget deal -

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-May-2010

Special needs scholarship 'strengthened' after technical changes -

Patrick B. McGuigan

18-May-2010

Rep. Key makes case for constitutional block on ‘ObamaCare’ -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

18-May-2010

House overrides governor’s veto of ‘ObamaCare’ challenge -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

18-May-2010

Ritze plans to override veto of opt-out and challenge to ‘ObamaCare’ -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

17-May-2010

Gov. Henry vetoes health care lawsuit bill -

Patrick B. McGuigan

14-May-2010

McAffrey opposes cuts to Medicaid, handicapped programs -

Legislative Staff Release

12-May-2010

Benge reluctant to tackle immigration issues anew -

Patrick B. McGuigan

07-May-2010

Challenge to federal health care bill gains Senate approval -

Patrick B. McGuigan

04-May-2010

Legislature overrides governor’s pro-life vetoes -

Patrick B. McGuigan

27-Apr-2010

House overrides Henry vetoes of pro-life bills -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

26-Apr-2010

Pro-life leaders promise override attempts after governor’s veto -

Patrick B. McGuigan

23-Apr-2010

Coffee chides Edmondson, touts progress after session’s 12th week -

Patrick B. McGuigan

23-Apr-2010

Governor Henry vetoes two pro-life bills -

Patrick B. McGuigan

23-Apr-2010

Meacham ponders health care reform’s winners and losers -

Patrick B. McGuigan

22-Apr-2010

Benge, Coffee to Drew: Goin’ fishin’ -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

20-Apr-2010

Autism coverage bill goes to governor -

Legislative Staff Release

20-Apr-2010

Senate forwards five pro-life bills -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

19-Apr-2010

Resolution honors nurse rescuer killed in the bombing’s aftermath -

Patrick B. McGuigan

19-Apr-2010

Drew to Legislature: 'Fish or cut bait' -

Patrick B. McGuigan

16-Apr-2010

Pruitt officially enters race to replace Edmondson -

Patrick B. McGuigan

14-Apr-2010

Republicans intensify criticism of Edmondson’s action -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

14-Apr-2010

Ban on human egg sales quietly spiked in Senate Committee -

Patrick B. McGuigan

12-Apr-2010

Five more pro-life bills could pass this session -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

12-Apr-2010

Ritze says OHCA ignores facts about new health care law -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

12-Apr-2010

Edmondson declines to join health care lawsuits, criticism follows -

Patrick B. McGuigan

09-Apr-2010

Candidate Kevin Calvey leads group suing to stop 'ObamaCare' -

Patrick B. McGuigan

09-Apr-2010

House committee advances call for state A.G. to challenge federal law -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

07-Apr-2010

Governor Henry signs pro-life bills from Sens. Lamb, Jolley, Sykes -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

05-Apr-2010

Waiting on Drew: Fight continues over health care constitutionality -

Patrick B. McGuigan

04-Apr-2010

Family Policy Council leader says concerns on vet bill allayed -

Patrick B. McGuigan

31-Mar-2010

With two changes, special needs scholarship passes Senate panel -

Patrick B. McGuigan

31-Mar-2010

Family Policy Council slams House Bill 3202 -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

31-Mar-2010

Many Oklahoma Democrats speak up for new health care law -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

30-Mar-2010

House passes three pro-life bills -

Legislative Staff Release

30-Mar-2010

Coffee says staff furloughs and 'buy outs' possible after session ends -

Patrick B. McGuigan

27-Mar-2010

Tom Guild announces campaign for Fifth District congressional seat -

Patrick B. McGuigan

27-Mar-2010

Senate approves Ritz-Brogdon healthcare choice act -

Legislative Staff Release

23-Mar-2010

Three pro-life measures get to House floor -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

23-Mar-2010

Uninsured Oklahomans ponder lawsuit, city attorney discloses -

Patrick B. McGuigan

23-Mar-2010

Democratic state chairman lauds federal health insurance bill -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

23-Mar-2010

Legislators call for litigation; Edmondson is 'reviewing' new law -

Patrick B. McGuigan

22-Mar-2010

Oklahoma legal firestorm in response to federal health care law -

Patrick B. McGuigan

22-Mar-2010

Bills on health care streamlining 'in progress;' Pittman critical -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

17-Mar-2010

Special needs scholarship bill clears House -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

04-Mar-2010

Fallin stresses conservative views in press room visit -

Patrick B. McGuigan

01-Mar-2010

McAffrey co-authors health insurance measure -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

27-Feb-2010

Pro-Life Media Coalition members gather to meet legislators -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-Feb-2010

Coffee reflects on challenging past week, looks ahead -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-Feb-2010

Coffee praises colleagues for backing state exemption from ‘ObamaCare’ -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-Feb-2010

Senate Republicans list education, health plans -

Legislative Staff Release

11-Feb-2010

Freedom of Choice in Health Care – clears House Rules -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Feb-2010

Workers compensation reform might include sale of CompSource -

Patrick B. McGuigan

07-Feb-2010

Benge says Ritze health choice bill will be pulled -

Patrick B. McGuigan

03-Feb-2010

Despite 'spike' concerns, Ritze 'optimistic' for health choice bill -

Patrick B. McGuigan

02-Feb-2010

Bipartisan legislative push begins for special-needs scholarship -

Patrick B. McGuigan

19-Jan-2010

Edmondson boosts efforts to change health bill in conference committee -

Patrick B. McGuigan

14-Jan-2010

Birth Choice benefits from 'birthday party' for Pam Pollard, Rep. Fallin -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Jan-2010

Edmondson may challenge 'Cornhusker Kickback' -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Jan-2010

Three Mikes, Kiesel and Coffee brew Oklahoma’s health care debate -

Patrick B. McGuigan

04-Jan-2010

Nelson, lawmakers examine individual health insurance tax relief -

Legislative Staff Release

14-Dec-2009

Lawmakers, health groups plan blitz to reduce tobacco use -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

15-Jul-2009

Doctor-Lawmakers warn against federal health reform plan -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

01-Jul-2009

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