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OCPA’s Jonathan Small issues statement on DHS Budget and Spending  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
20-Jul-2017
Democratic state Representatives seek to engage public on budget plan  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
19-Jul-2017
Speaker Charles McCall boots Rep. Leslie Osborn as state House budget and appropriations leader  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
18-Jul-2017
In special election to fill seat of former Senator Ralph Shortey, Democratic candidate prevails  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
12-Jul-2017
Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller reports gross receipts to state Treasury for Fiscal Year 2017 demonstrate that economic recovery is underway  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
11-Jul-2017
Sen. AJ Griffin, Rep. Tim Downing praised for school choice leadership  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
07-Jul-2017
Gary Richardson, Republican candidate for governor, files lawsuit to stop revenue boosts, defend State Question 640  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
29-Jun-2017
OCPA Asks David Boren and Don Betz to Correct Their Statements on Higher Education Funding  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
23-Jun-2017
Transportation and the Fallin Cabinet: Ridley resigns, Patterson placed  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
12-Jun-2017
Editor’s Notebook: Four months in, David Holt dominates the 2018 Oklahoma City mayoral race  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
12-Jun-2017
May gross receipts of Oklahoma treasury sustain trend of rising collections, Treasurer Miller says  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Jun-2017
Comments worth repeating: Increased government spending is our default setting  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
06-Jun-2017
OPINION – Why I voted no on this year’s appropriations bill  -  
State Rep. Jason Murphey
05-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
Governor Mary Fallin’s Statement on 2018 Fiscal Year Budget Agreement  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
25-May-2017
ANALYSIS: The Legislature’s Lost Weekend, and the storm ahead  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
21-May-2017
Titanic Thursday: Dueling Descriptions of budget talks yield a day of deadlock  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
19-May-2017
State Senator Kay Floyd winner of ‘Guardian Award’ from Oklahoma Commission on Status of Women  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
18-May-2017
Rep. George Young chosen for NCSL fellows program, schedules town hall meeting  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-May-2017
OCPA Offers Balanced Budget Plan with a Teacher Pay Raise  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-May-2017
Opinion: The immorality of increasing taxes  -  
State Rep. Jason Murphey
17-May-2017
Manic Monday: As cigarette tax boost falls short in Oklahoma House, Senate plan would enact $510 million in tax hikes  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
16-May-2017
COMMENTARY: A blast from the past (2012) – This land is our land: Law, liberty and free markets  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
15-May-2017
From the ‘git-go’, Oklahoma Republican leaders rebuked controversial proposal  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
13-May-2017
Criminal justice reform advocates back Task Force measures at Capitol Rally  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
11-May-2017
Coburn opposes proposal to sharply limit charitable deduction itemization, Oklahoma Center for NonProfits makes a case, as well  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
10-May-2017
OCPA says move against itemized deductions reflects ‘focus on the demands of government agencies’  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-May-2017
COMMENTARY -- Why I voted no on the 35 percent state gas tax increase  -  
State Rep. Jason Murphey
09-May-2017
Rep. George Young thanks commissioners for Oklahoma Death Penalty Review report  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
02-May-2017
Black Legislative Caucus to host A.C. Hamlin dinner May 2  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
26-Apr-2017
Former Governor David Walters keynotes 2017 ‘Labor & Friends’ event in Oklahoma City  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
21-Apr-2017
Governor Mary Fallin issues official commendation to state Rep. Brian Renegar for life-saving maneuver  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
20-Apr-2017
Rep. Regina Goodwin’s ‘Caregiver Support Act’ goes to the governor’s desk  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
20-Apr-2017
State Rep. David Brumbaugh ‘has passed suddenly’  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
16-Apr-2017
On both offense and defense, Oklahoma criminal justice reformers advance the ball  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
12-Apr-2017
As the Oklahoma wind blows, zero-emission tax credit may end on July 1  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
11-Apr-2017
ANALYSIS -- Roads and Bridges advocate wonders aloud: Should politicians or engineers determine what bridges get repaired and improved?  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
09-Apr-2017
Editor’s Notebook: Governor Fallin calls special elections, forms veterans healthcare outreach, announces appointments of Mish, Lopez, Fitzgerald  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
28-Mar-2017
As the stomach turns, a tribal casino in Guymon makes no sense  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
27-Mar-2017
Oklahoma House advances Rep. George Faught’s bill to ban abortions in instances of certain birth defects  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
23-Mar-2017
COMMENTARY: Shortey, and the fork in the road  -  
Sean Cummings
21-Mar-2017
Good words about George Young – minister, legislator, community leader  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
14-Mar-2017
OPINION: Protecting the health of Oklahomans  -  
Sen. Ervin Yen and Rep. Mike Ritze
06-Mar-2017
ESA bill (S.B. 560) passed Oklahoma Senate Education Committee before being ‘pulled’ – an interview with the sponsor  -  
Jay Chilton, Center for Investigative Journalism
03-Mar-2017
Leaders react to Oklahoma state Senator Ron Sharp’s ‘truly shocking’ Mengele comparison  -  
Jay Chilton, Center for Investigative Journalism
03-Mar-2017
Calling for ‘One OKC,’ David Holt enters race to replace Mayor Cornett  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
27-Feb-2017
Will legislative Republicans kill criminal justice reform for a second time?  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
20-Feb-2017
Allbaugh discusses death penalty with coalition opposed to executions  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
15-Feb-2017
Social justice activist advocates for conservative Republican’s health care reform measure  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
12-Feb-2017
Kirby case triggers expanded state House training, expulsion possible in days  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
04-Feb-2017
Chair of Oklahoma Senate Democratic Caucus, Kay Floyd coordinates legislative strategy, critiques majority priorities  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
01-Feb-2017
An Editor’s Notebook: Life, laments, grades and goodness  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
29-Jan-2017
Rep. Mark McBride’s proposal would use portion of TSET funds for health education compensation  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
27-Jan-2017
Midwest City breakfast evokes ‘a tapestry of unity’ that launched MLK Day 2017  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
24-Jan-2017
Lt. Gov. Lamb, Dr. Steve Perry, lawmakers and educators to speak at School Choice summit  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
24-Jan-2017
Oklahoma Speaker Charles McCall designates state House committee assignments  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
19-Jan-2017
Making the dream a reality, from Outer Space to Inner Space: We make love real, when we give it away  -  
Gary Banz
18-Jan-2017
Sen. Bryce Marlatt opposes BIA plan to authorize tribal casino in Guymon  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
10-Jan-2017
Sen. Rob Standridge hopeful for Oklahoma’s future  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
09-Jan-2017
COMMENTARY – Health, life expectancy and Oklahoma  -  
Sen. Ervin Yen
09-Jan-2017
Vast opportunities: Education’s Champions of Choice honored at Oklahoma City event  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
05-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
Newly-elected Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall designates members to investigate wrongful termination settlement, Rep. Kirby seated  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
04-Jan-2017
State House of Representatives will hold hearings on five highest-spending agencies  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
03-Jan-2017
Getting Organized – at the Oklahoma state House, boiling controversy over harassment settlement and related issues  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
03-Jan-2017
House Democratic leaders ask incoming Republican Speaker of the House Charles McCall to answer questions about the Kirby sexual harassment settlement  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
23-Dec-2016
An interview with Mickey Dollens, a Democratic “young gun” – and state party names Native American Liaison  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
22-Dec-2016
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
New state Rep. Collin Walke, D-Oklahoma City, presses for restoration of Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
10-Dec-2016
Backing 'Holidays for Heroes' -- Joe Dorman won’t run for governor, but he’s still Santa's helper  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
10-Dec-2016
Oklahoma conservatives applaud Scott Pruitt’s selection to run EPA  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Dec-2016
Oklahoma state Sen. Kay Floyd garners national “excellence award”  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
02-Dec-2016
Oklahoma state Rep. George Young in delegation to Center for Health Care Services in San Antonio  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
28-Nov-2016
Oklahoma Senators take oath of office on 109th Statehood Day  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-Nov-2016
Senator Kim David says NPLEx is a powerful tool to prevent illegal sales of meds containing PSE  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-Nov-2016
Editor’s Notebook: Veteran’s Day, Rs and Ds react to election, new House swear-in on November 16  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
11-Nov-2016
Senators Thompson and Simpson organize World Diabetes Day at Oklahoma State Capitol  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
11-Nov-2016
ANALYSIS – Oklahoma S.D. 5: Senator Joseph Silk vs. school administrator Stacey Ebert  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
02-Nov-2016
Senate Study finds uncompensated care fund crucial for Oklahomans’ health  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
16-Oct-2016
COMMENTARY -- The problem with Pugh  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
07-Oct-2016
Sen. Kyle Loveless hosts interim study focused on sexual abuse in schools … continues asset forfeiture reform efforts  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Oct-2016
Rep. Sean Roberts hosts interim study on rural health care outcomes  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
03-Oct-2016
Rep. Donnie Condit to serve on state Capitol Repair Expenditure Oversight Committee  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
02-Oct-2016
Joe Dorman to run Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Sep-2016
On Saturday (Aug. 27), Oklahoma County black elected officials host Third Annual College Fair at MetroTech  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
22-Aug-2016
James Lankford helps to lead national drive affirming ‘In God We Trust’ as the national motto  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
20-Aug-2016
An Oklahoma Water Policy Primer, part II – 2012-2016  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
12-Aug-2016
An Oklahoma Water Policy Primer – Debates from 2010 and 2011  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
11-Aug-2016
Editor’s Notebook: Porter Scholarship, Toll Fellowship, a College Fair  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
09-Aug-2016
Rep. John Paul Jordan's alternative certification measure on Gov. Fallin's desk, Superintendent Hofmeister expresses support  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
03-May-2016
Governor Mary Fallin signs four criminal justice measures into law  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
01-May-2016
Sovereignty Symposium 2016 scheduled for June 8 and 9 in Oklahoma City  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
30-Apr-2016
Sen. David Holt's legislation on 'revenge porn' heads to Gov. Mary Fallin  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
29-Apr-2016
'Nous nous souvenons' – Robert Joseph Morrissette, Rep. Morrissette's father, dies after lengthy illness  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
20-Apr-2016
ANALYSIS: Hofmeister declares victory and the clock runs out, will begin implementation of Math and English/Language Arts Standards  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
30-Mar-2016
Oklahoma Republican Leaders: Education Savings Accounts will not be considered this year  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
11-Mar-2016
As 2016 session begins, Democrats assail Gov. Fallin and Republicans in the Legislature  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
10-Feb-2016
ANALYSIS, Part Three: Mary Fallin gets it – the problem with prisons, and the challenge of reform  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
03-Feb-2016
ANALYSIS, Part Two: Here and there in Fallin’s speech, spending boosts and policy reforms  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
03-Feb-2016
ANALYSIS, Part One: Oklahoma’s Budget Blues outline in Gov. Fallin’s State of the State  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
03-Feb-2016
From an Editor's Notebook: Some common ground, Business backs Loveless, Rubio gains support  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
03-Feb-2016
Oklahoma Conference of Churches: Members plan to 'Advocate for Justice' at Feb. 29 Capitol Day  -  
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
03-Feb-2016
Sen. David Holt introduces budget reform measure aiming to strengthen Rainy Day Fund  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
01-Feb-2016
Oklahoma Legislators file 1,625 new bills and 73 joint resolutions to consider in 2016 session  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
28-Jan-2016
Oklahoma Academy recommendations include tax reform, budget transparency and Medicaid Expansion  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
24-Jan-2016
Sen. Kyle Loveless of Oklahoma City introduces forfeiture reforms  -  
Staff Report
22-Jan-2016
Democrats press measures on voting rights, education proceeds from lottery, long-range plans for veteran health care  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
22-Jan-2016
Republican House members envision education-related policy changes for upcoming session  -  
Capitol Beat Staff Report
20-Jan-2016
Hickman outlines efforts to counter earthquake surge, and state funding challenges  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
20-Jan-2016
Capital Punishment and the Capitol Beat: 2015's Top Ten stories in Oklahoma state government  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
27-Dec-2015
NEWS ANALYSIS: The City Sentinel: Top stories of 2015 include revenue crunch, Glossip fallout  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
27-Dec-2015
New Oklahoma state laws take effect  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
31-Oct-2015
ANALYSIS: Praying and working for “a miracle” – Sister Prejean and Death Penalty foes assert Glossip's innocence  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, **Part I Of A Two Part Analysis**
20-Jul-2015
Supporters of the Affordable Care Act applaud U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding subsidies  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
25-Jun-2015
Speaker Hickman to sort through 122 Interim Study proposals  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
19-Jun-2015
Commission on Status of women presents 'Guardian Award' to Sen. AJ Griffin  -  
17-Jun-2015
Oklahoma Democratic leaders blast 2015 Legislature's final budget, Republican agenda  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
26-May-2015
Working late, to leave early: Oklahoma state budget proposal assailed but may pass soon  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
21-May-2015
A.C. Hamlin Parkway to be dedicated May 23 in Logan County  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-May-2015
Editor's Notebook: Porter honored, Asset Forfeiture Reform garners backing, OKPOP Bond proposed  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
16-May-2015
Oklahoma House Democrats choose 2017-18 leadership  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
04-May-2015
This Journalist's Creed: In Love, Meeting Jesus, Along The Way  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
03-May-2015
Oklahoma state House remembers the victims who died in Murrah Bombing  -  
Staff Report
18-Apr-2015
Dank was genial and gentle, friend of seniors and children, challenging in debates  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
14-Apr-2015
Morrissette-Standridge 'right to try' measure heads to Governor Fallin  -  
Staff Report
14-Apr-2015
Grau-Bingman proposal for "budget-only" session clears House panel  -  
09-Apr-2015
Program Analysis: Through 'Special Care,' Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships reach more children  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
02-Mar-2015
Rep. Dunnington frustrated with demise of 'workplace equality' measures  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
22-Feb-2015
The 2015 State of the State Address  -  
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin
02-Feb-2015
Proposals from two House Republicans could shake things up  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
25-Jan-2015
Rep. Cooksey advocates insurance coverage for proton therapies  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
25-Jan-2015
Rep. Shelton proposes to give state attorney general authority to investigate ‘officer-involved’ shootings  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
21-Jan-2015
OETA to air Gov. Fallin’s State of the State Address Live  -  
Staff Report
12-Jan-2015
Speaker Jeffrey Hickman designates state House Committee assignment  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
07-Jan-2015
Brian Bingman reelected Senate President Pro Temp, Sen. Bass names Democratic committee members  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
07-Jan-2015
Jeffrey W. Hickman Hickman reelected Speaker of the House  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
07-Jan-2015
House Organizational Day set for Tuesday, January 6  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Jan-2015
Senator Jabar Shumate resigns from Legislature  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
31-Dec-2014
Senate President Pro Tempore Brian Bingman announces Republican committee assignments  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-Dec-2014
Pam Pollard joins Randy Brogdon, Dave Weston in race for Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
15-Dec-2014
Oklahoma Speaker of the House Jeff Hickman announces committee leadership for 2015  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
15-Dec-2014
Inman, Lockhart press for boost in rural fire-fighting grants  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Dec-2014
Speaker Hickman appoints top state House leadership  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Dec-2014
An Editor's Notebook: Louisiana may strengthen Republicans; Inhofe and Coburn gain high ratings for conservatism  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
04-Dec-2014
Oklahoma delegation tours renovated Kansas Capitol  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
29-Nov-2014
Announcement of immigration executive action  -  
President Barack Obama
21-Nov-2014
House and Senate members take oaths of office for the Fifty-fifth Oklahoma State Legislature  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
18-Nov-2014
COMMENTARY: Why early childhood education supporters should back school choice  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
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
Remembering Currie Ballard: Inspiration to Oklahomans  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
16-Jul-2014
Oklahoma Forum panel analyzes June 24 primary  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Jun-2014
President Barack Obama at the 2014 National Prayer Breakfast  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Feb-2014
Remembering the man who helped make real ‘the promises of democracy’  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
20-Jan-2014
A million stories in Oklahoma City -- including 2013’s top 10  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
03-Jan-2014
From the state capitol beat, Oklahoma’s Top 10 public policy stories  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
26-Dec-2013
BREAKING NEWS: Long-time Oklahoman reporter Michael McNutt to join Fallin staff  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
28-Aug-2013
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin sets special session for September 3  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
12-Aug-2013
NEWS FLASH: Corrections’ Director Justin Jones is resigning, Tulsa World reports  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
17-Jun-2013
Senate clears omnibus budget, Gov. Fallin will sign soon  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
15-May-2013
Habemus Papam! Habemus Budgetam?  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
13-Mar-2013
Governor Mary Fallin’s 2013 State of the State address  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
04-Feb-2013
By the numbers: 2455 pieces of legislation; GOP & Independent registrations surge  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
19-Jan-2013
On the shoulders of giants – T.W. Shannon and black political power in Oklahoma  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
15-Jan-2013
State House Democrats Organize for 54th Legislature  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
13-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
DEBATE: Romney wins in Denver by TKO  -  
Watchdog.org
04-Oct-2012
Agreeing to disagree: OETA panelists parse Democratic party’s messaging  -  
Billie Rodely
20-Sep-2012
Teachers’ union dumps its ‘common ground’ lobbyist  -  
Stacy Martin
17-Sep-2012
Paul Ryan in Oklahoma: Fight for Freedom “begins now”  -  
Paul Ryan
13-Aug-2012
Interim thinking: Speaker Steele approves dozens of Interim Studies  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
14-Jul-2012
Kern, Morrissette, McDaniel, Murphey and other House members to lead significant interim study committees  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
14-Jul-2012
Editor’s Notebook: religious freedom rally on Saturday, Lankford blasts Holder, city to host ALEC in 2013  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
21-Jun-2012
Taiwan-Oklahoma trade relationship strengthens despite world fiscal turmoil  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
20-May-2012
Fallin, Steele, Bingman unveil tax proposal  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
18-May-2012
Editor’s Notebook: Bingman back, tax debate slated, liability limit signed, personhood appeal  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
02-May-2012
Governor Fallin still wants “significant” tax cut, Steele seconds the motion, Democrats demur  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
01-May-2012
Sue Tibbs to be honored in state House memorial service on Thursday  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
10-Apr-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
Al McAffrey formally joins state Senate  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
23-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
Lt. Gov. Lamb's report studies: “What impedes our growth as a state?”  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
19-Jan-2012
Sen. David Holt files bill to bring Legislature under requirements for open meetings, open records  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
18-Jan-2012
Hundreds pack candidate events on caucus eve; Romney brushes off Occupy protesters  -  
Lynn Campbell
03-Jan-2012
New Hampshire Republican primary voters opting for Romney, who maintains small lead in Iowa caucus polling  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
02-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
Sullivan assumes leadership of Grand River Dam Authority  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Dec-2011
Jones: Audit of Grand River Dam Authority points to major problems during Easley era  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
08-Dec-2011
Former Rep. Shane Jett takes economic development job with Citizen Potawatomi  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
20-Nov-2011
Three pending special elections to be held in districts based on 2010 census  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
18-Nov-2011
Sen. David Myers' funeral services scheduled for Ponca City's First Baptist today  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
15-Nov-2011
Dank provides aggressive framework for reform of Oklahoma tax credits and economic incentives  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
09-Nov-2011
Editor’s Notebook: ObamaCare affirmed while legal jousts continue, state House Ethics panel formed  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
09-Nov-2011
Occupy the imagination: Judy Eason-McIntyre takes aim  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
08-Nov-2011
Sean Burrage to replace Andrew Rice as Senate Democratic Leader  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
08-Nov-2011
Editor’s notebook: Schlafly visits, U.S. states face “staggering” deficits, Fallin administration submits controversial federal grant proposal  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
24-Oct-2011
House Speaker-designate elected  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-Oct-2011
Investigatory Committee decries Rep. Terrill’s alleged behavior as “egregiously reprehensible,” takes no formal action  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
19-Sep-2011
House Investigative Committee: Terrill reprimand is enough  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
16-Sep-2011
Sen. Rice leads new wave of legislative Democrats assailing Barresi's priorities, practices  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
08-Jul-2011
Fallin’s first choices: One-fourth are re-appointments  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
16-Jun-2011
Republican national chairman slams President Obama, exults over Boren vacancy  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
09-Jun-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
After 11 years at the Capitol, property tax cap champion Jim Reynolds bids farewell to the Senate  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
20-May-2011
Legislative leaders and Governor Fallin announce budget outline  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
10-May-2011
Newberry-Denney opportunity scholarship advances despite Republican fissures  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
26-Apr-2011
Past, present, future: A.C. Hamlin Awards dinner hosted by Legislative Black Caucus  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
26-Apr-2011
“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” designated state Gospel song; Fallin signs bill at Black Caucus dinner  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
26-Apr-2011
Terrill, small band of Republicans fail “Kern-servative” test  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
20-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
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
Anita Blanton M.C. for Black Caucus’ Hamlin awards  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
04-Apr-2011
Speaker Steele reviews advances for conservative policy agenda  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
31-Mar-2011
Senate leaders comment on Mike Morgan indictment  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
31-Mar-2011
House approves resolution commending Rotary on relief efforts  -  
Capitol Beat Staff Report
21-Mar-2011
Senate vote could end special treatment for elected officials  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Mar-2011
Education Department reforms move to Senate -- without emergency clause  -  
By Patrick B. McGuigan
08-Mar-2011
Speaker Steele names investigatory committee’s members  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
15-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
Steele forms investigatory committee  -  
Legislative Staff Release
28-Jan-2011
Inman calls for prompt investigation of Terrill  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
28-Jan-2011
Steele welcomes rules reform proposals from 'all members' of the House  -  
By Patrick B. McGuigan
25-Jan-2011
Dennis Baker to Serve as House Chief Sergeant-at-Arms  -  
Legislative Staff Release
25-Jan-2011
Bingman and colleagues press for budget cuts, Rice cautions: “don’t go too far”  -  
By Patrick B. McGuigan
21-Jan-2011
Oklahoma House and Senate complete process for filing bills  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
21-Jan-2011
Sen. Greg Treat takes oath of office  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
20-Jan-2011
Rep. Morgan’s text ban, amid evidence of unintended consequences  -  
By Patrick B. McGuigan
18-Jan-2011
Rep. Brown chief budget advisor for House Democrats  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
18-Jan-2011
Shelton’s office to serve as marrow registry site  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
12-Jan-2011
Steele, Bingman make appointments to Judicial Nominating Commission  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
07-Jan-2011
Bingman announces staff additions  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
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
Governor-elect Fallin names Glenn Coffee as Secretary of State  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
04-Jan-2011
Pro-Tem Designate Bingman announces committees, organizational meeting Tuesday  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
03-Jan-2011
Senate Democratic leadership team announced  -  
Legislative Staff Release
03-Jan-2011
Instead of running M.E. transition, Leftwich faces Courthouse surrender. And Terrill, too  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
02-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
Steele announces House leadership appointments  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
29-Dec-2010
Senator Bingman pledges fair, accurate redistricting process  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
29-Dec-2010
Rep. Shannon: Transportation spending pays off in lives saved  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
27-Dec-2010
Speaker-elect announces House Committee Assignments  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
23-Dec-2010
State House Redistricting panel slates hearings  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
14-Dec-2010
President Pro Tem Bingman names committee Chairs and Vice Chairs  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Dec-2010
Inman names remaining leadership positions for 53rd Legislature  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
01-Dec-2010
Speaker-elect announces House Committee leadership  -  
Legislative Staff Release
30-Nov-2010
Lawmakers hold emergency management conference Friday  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
29-Nov-2010
Shumate: International exchange to South Africa, Ghana  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
29-Nov-2010
Sen. Constance Johnson to attend World Festival  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
29-Nov-2010
House Democrats announce leadership for 53rd Legislature  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
22-Nov-2010
Greg Treat makes his case for the Todd Lamb Senate vacancy  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
20-Nov-2010
Bingman names Jolley Appropriations vice chairman  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
19-Nov-2010
Steele names transparency working group  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
19-Nov-2010
Top guns: Steele names four key state House leaders  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
19-Nov-2010
Pro Tem Bingman names Williamson as policy advisor, legal counsel  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
19-Nov-2010
Speaker Steele and colleagues take oath of office  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
17-Nov-2010
Senate Republicans elect leadership team  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-Nov-2010
Senators take oaths of office, as era of Republican governance nears  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
16-Nov-2010
House lawmakers to take Oath of office  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
15-Nov-2010
New and reelected Senators scheduled for Tuesday swearing-in  -  
Legislative Staff Release
13-Nov-2010
Bingman names Ziriax to second term as Secretary of Senate/Election Board  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
12-Nov-2010
House Republican Caucus names Kris Steele 'Speaker-elect'  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
04-Nov-2010
Sen. Andrew Rice presses for new bike safety law  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
26-Aug-2010
Dick Rush retires after 23-year career at State Chamber of Oklahoma  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
27-Mar-2010
Leftwich wins bipartisan support for Ethics Reform  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
15-Mar-2010
Coffee can’t clap for Corn’s close call on colleague’s cause  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
11-Mar-2010
Pro-Life Media Coalition members gather to meet legislators  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
25-Feb-2010
Shelton Seeks Honor for former Rep. Opio Toure  -  
Legislative Staff Release
11-Feb-2010
Senator Earl Garrison proposes shortened legislative session  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
09-Feb-2010
Sen. Leftwich continues push for ethics legislation  -  
Legislative Staff Release
08-Feb-2010
Senate Republicans continue commitment to rural Oklahoma  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
30-Jan-2010
Capitol prayer gathering slated for January 31  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
22-Jan-2010
Miller endorses Steele for House Speaker  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
12-Aug-2009
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