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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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