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Oklahoma Senate acts to deplete Rainy Day Fund, approves governor’s emergency powers  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
07-Apr-2020
Oklahoma House approves emergency powers for governor. Rainy Day Fund depletion passed  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
07-Apr-2020
March gross receipts show calm before storm, Treasurer McDaniel says  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
06-Apr-2020
Oklahoma statewide candidate filing begins Wednesday (April 8) – Mail, Delivery and ‘drive-through options offered  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Apr-2020
COMMENTARY: Make A Difference!  -  
Steve Fair
02-Apr-2020
A Tribute Song: Admiring Oklahoma’s ‘Dr. Tom’ – and honoring his legacy  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
29-Mar-2020
Senate Democrats ask Gov. Stitt for ‘stronger statewide action’  -  
Oklahoma State Senator Kay Floyd, Minority Leader.
29-Mar-2020
COMMENTARY -- Overreaching politicians and shared sacrifice  -  
Trent England, OCPA Executive Vice President
27-Mar-2020
Reminder from Election Board Secretary: Party affiliation change deadline approaches  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
24-Mar-2020
Commentary: H.J.R. 1027 increases odds by 18.2 times!  -  
Steve Fair
15-Mar-2020
State Sen. Stephanie Bice, Republican candidate for Fifth District Congressional seat, comments on national Emergency Declaration  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
15-Mar-2020
State Senate approves health/legal proposals: workplace violence, video monitoring  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
07-Mar-2020
Slide resumes for Oklahoma Gross Receipts, Treasurer McDaniel reports  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Mar-2020
Universal Occupational Licensing Recognition Act advances to Oklahoma Senate Floor  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
29-Feb-2020
Commentary: Responding to the Census critical for Oklahoma’s Children and Future  -  
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
29-Feb-2020
Stephanie Bice advances in NRCC ‘Young Guns’ program  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
29-Feb-2020
Mediate This: Essentials for new Indian Gaming Compacts  -  
The City Sentinel Editorial
23-Feb-2020
COMMENTARY: Oklahoma Death Penalty repeal bill merits fair hearing and vote on Tuesday  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
23-Feb-2020
Democrats must not ban Oklahoma’s ability to produce clean-burning Natural Gas  -  
State Sen. Stephanie Bice
23-Feb-2020
Oklahoma Senate Committee passes state question proposal to modernize State Constitution  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
22-Feb-2020
Oklahoma Senate approved legislation allowing physician-certified nurse anesthetists collaboration  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
22-Feb-2020
Catholic Conference of Oklahoma issues statement on re-institution of Lethal Injection  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
16-Feb-2020
State Sen. George Young files legislation to appropriate funds for Clara Luper Civil Rights Center  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Feb-2020
Treasurer McDaniel says “Use Taxes bring bright spot to otherwise flat Gross Receipts"  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Feb-2020
Mike Bloomberg is in it to win it – Presidential campaign opens well-staffed Oklahoma office  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
08-Feb-2020
Oklahoma Senate Update: Saving for a Rainy Day, Redistricting ruling, Purchasing Reforms – and honoring a hero  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Feb-2020
Oklahoma Senate GOP leaders praise Governor Stitt’s “State of the State” Address  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Feb-2020
Governor Kevin Stitt delivers 2020 State of the State Address  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
03-Feb-2020
COMMENTARY: More school counselors would help diminish adverse childhood experiences  -  
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
31-Jan-2020
Film Review: In the end, ‘Just Mercy’ chronicles what all people want  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
30-Jan-2020
Reformer Stephanie Bice, a multi-issue conservative, seeks Republican nomination in Oklahoma’s Fifth Congressional District  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, Editor and Publisher, The City Sentinel
28-Jan-2020
Kevin Stitt stands up for all Oklahomans, including the smaller tribes  -  
The City Sentinel Editorial
27-Jan-2020
Treasurer McDaniel says 2019 gross receipts report show shrinking economy  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
10-Jan-2020
The ‘Black Hole’ for Open Records at the University of Oklahoma  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel and CapitolBeatOK and Stacy Martin, Independent Journalist
03-Jan-2020
From June 2019: After nine months, University of Oklahoma has not answered open records request  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel/CapitolBeatOK and Stacy Martin, Independent Journalist
03-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
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
Who governs Oklahoma’s public school structure?  -  
Greg Forster
28-Dec-2019
Oklahoma Senate President Pro Temp, Appropriations Committee chairman comment on revenue certification  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
28-Dec-2019
Schools disagree on definition of ‘significant medical condition’  -  
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
25-Dec-2019
2020 OKC Martin Luther King Holiday Events Planned  -  
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
25-Dec-2019
Commentary: Governor Stitt, the Oklahoma Tribes and the Outside Vendors  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, The City Sentinel
24-Dec-2019
Oklahoma State Senate Leaders announce bipartisan effort to encourage Census participation  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
19-Dec-2019
Senate Pro Temp Greg Treat names Ellington, Prince to important criminal justice posts  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
14-Dec-2019
Oklahoma’s November Gross Receipts Drop, state Treasurer Randy McDaniel reports  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Dec-2019
COMMENTARY-- Checking it Twice: David Prater is sometimes Naughty, Not Nice  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
07-Dec-2019
For Rational, Fair, Legal and Honest New Tribal Compacts  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
25-Nov-2019
Commentary: Don’t sign the redistricting petition  -  
Steve Fair
25-Nov-2019
1889 Institute makes the case for ending new car dealership licensing  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-Nov-2019
Legislative Update: Rep. Miller studies reinstatement of drivers’ licenses, Sen. Dahm promotes tax credits for safety, Rural schools honor Sen. Pemberton  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-Nov-2019
UCO to screen “The Last Defense” Nov. 15 exploring Julius Jones’ death row case  -  
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
10-Nov-2019
McDaniel reports: Oklahoma’s October Gross Receipts show slow growth  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Nov-2019
527 Oklahomans to walk free on Monday after historic commutation move by Governor Kevin Stitt and Pardon & Parole Board  -  
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
03-Nov-2019
Arbitrate This: Something Strange, and Something Good, while hoping for a “win-win”  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
29-Oct-2019
Equity and Fair Play at Center of Comanche challenge to Chickasaw land grab  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, The City Sentinel
28-Oct-2019
On November 1, pre-registration open to citizens at age 17.5  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
27-Oct-2019
U.S. Senator James Lankford warns Medicaid expansion involves high costs  -  
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
21-Oct-2019
Attorneys file clemency petition on behalf of Julius Jones with letters of support  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
20-Oct-2019
Senate President Pro Temp Greg Treat names Rick Nagel to Judicial Nominating Commission  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
20-Oct-2019
Citizen Potawatomi welcome Pro-Pipe USA LLA to Iron Horse Industrial Park  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
18-Oct-2019
Senate Pro Temp Greg Treat commends Gov. Stitt’s increase of oversight on federal money  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
06-Oct-2019
Slight growth for Oklahoma gross receipts, as monthly oil and gas tax collections drop  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Oct-2019
Venezuelan Energy Attorney to Speak Saturday in Oklahoma City on ‘The Dangers of Socialism’  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
29-Sep-2019
An Editorial: Informed Observations on the Tribal Gaming Compact(s)  -  
The City Sentinel Editorial
29-Sep-2019
Tulsa Parents are voting with their feet (Analysis)  -  
Curtis Shelton
22-Sep-2019
1889 Institute study on Perfusionist Licensing: Law is Endangering Patients  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
22-Sep-2019
An Editor’s Notebook: Friday Climate March, Capitol press conference, Census meeting  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
20-Sep-2019
Knowing Nyla Better: Rose State Professor gains new recognition as one of the “Top 10 Kashmiri Women Achievers”  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
14-Sep-2019
Facing discrimination claim, OU settles with law professor  -  
Mike Brake, Independent Journalist
14-Sep-2019
Capitol Gains adds experienced legislator Mike Thompson to firm  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
13-Sep-2019
Critic of virtual schools has degree from online university  -  
Ray Carter
09-Sep-2019
Governor Stitt’s proposal would not be the first change to state gaming compacts  -  
Ray Carter
07-Sep-2019
Oklahoma Gross Receipts Reflect modest economic growth in August, Treasurer Randy McDaniel says  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
07-Sep-2019
Remembering Bob Waldrop, a man of passion and commitment  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
06-Sep-2019
An Editorial: Fresh Thoughts on Why Kevin Stitt is (Still) right on the Compact  -  
The City Sentinel Editorial, September 2019
03-Sep-2019
COMMENTARY: Are you MIA in child advocacy?  -  
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
02-Sep-2019
1889 Institute: Massage Therapy Licensing, passed in 2016, never necessary  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
02-Sep-2019
Commentary: Constitutional Carry Under Attack  -  
Steve Fair
02-Sep-2019
Oklahoma Tribes enter Arkansas Market despite higher taxes  -  
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
02-Sep-2019
New ‘Policy Brief’ examines ‘Forming Teachers: The Education School Challenge’  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
01-Sep-2019
Schools’ Lobbying raises open-records concerns  -  
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
30-Aug-2019
An explanation for recent posts, and a request for help  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
25-Aug-2019
Time to Stop Licensing Polygraph Examiners, 1889 Institute Says  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
24-Aug-2019
Two Legislative Interim Studies That Impact Families  -  
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
24-Aug-2019
Federal government quashes states’ plans to reform Medicaid  -  
Kaitlyn Finley, OCPA Policy Research Fellow
20-Aug-2019
BREAKING ANALYSIS: Expert says gambling compacts need to better address addiction  -  
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
10-Aug-2019
Oklahoma Gross Receipts show signs of moderation, Treasurer McDaniel says, but overall growth continues  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Aug-2019
Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship program is helping Oklahoma foster kids  -  
Staci Elder Hensley, Independent Journalist
09-Aug-2019
Tribal stances on gaming-fee increase contrast with past tax-increase position  -  
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
06-Aug-2019
Dr. Nyla Khan named to Journal Record’s “Fifty Making a Difference” list  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
04-Aug-2019
Oklahoma City University School of Law introduces new Animal Law program  -  
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel Online
03-Aug-2019
COMMENTARY: Tribal Casino and Gaming Compacts getting renewed attention  -  
Jonathan Small and Curtis Shelton
02-Aug-2019
An Editorial: Governor Stitt is right on the Compact  -  
The City Sentinel Editorial
29-Jul-2019
State Rep. Jason Dunnington garners Aspen Institute fellowship  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
27-Jul-2019
State Rep. Daniel Pae receives 2019 Rising Star Award  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
26-Jul-2019
Oklahoma state Rep. Mike Sanders honored by American Legion of Oklahoma  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
25-Jul-2019
Oklahomans paying to educate ‘ghost students’ in numerous districts  -  
Ray Carter
25-Jul-2019
State Rep. David Perryman will not seek a fifth term  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
22-Jul-2019
Analysis: Top 10 States in Education deliver bang for the buck  -  
Brandon Dutcher
21-Jul-2019
Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat makes key choices for governing boards  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
21-Jul-2019
LOFT oversight committee to hold first meeting July 30  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
19-Jul-2019
New federal rule expands health insurance options  -  
Kaitlyn Finley, OCPA Policy Research Fellow
19-Jul-2019
State House Minority Leader Emily Virgin responds to Epic Charter investigation  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-Jul-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
OEA membership down 16 percent over five years  -  
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
12-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
Senate President Pro Temp Great Treat names his choices for LOFT-y oversight  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
01-Jul-2019
Ahniwake Rose named Oklahoma Policy Institute Executive Director, replacing David Blatt  -  
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
01-Jul-2019
Oklahoma State Supreme Court rejects Medicaid petition challenge  -  
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
23-Jun-2019
Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) continues work with youth programs  -  
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
21-Jun-2019
Criminal Justice Reform: What passed, and what’s next?  -  
Kaitlyn Finley, OCPA Policy Research Fellow
20-Jun-2019
Two Years of Oklahoma Growth Revenue  -  
Curtis Shelton, OCPA Policy Fellow
15-Jun-2019
Analysis: Under the dome, Oklahoma state Legislature maintains pro-life path  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
13-Jun-2019
Experts warn of economic storms on the horizon  -  
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
12-Jun-2019
Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty fundraiser features Vanessa Potkin (Innocence Project), tribute to death penalty foe Joe Rowan  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan and Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
12-Jun-2019
Dialogue Institute to feature Dr. Nyla Ali Khan on Tuesday, June 11  -  
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
09-Jun-2019
Economic activity, state revenues grew in May, McDaniel reports. Weather impact not yet measured  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
07-Jun-2019
COMMENTARY: Legislative session marked by both victories and defeats  -  
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
05-Jun-2019
Mixed Reviews as Oklahoma Legislative Session Ends  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
26-May-2019
OCPA’s Jonathan Small Comments on 2019 legislative session  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
24-May-2019
Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women names state Rep. Regina Goodwin recipient of 2019 Guardian Award  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
24-May-2019
In education funding, appropriations don’t tell the whole story  -  
Curtis Shelton, OCPA Policy Fellow
23-May-2019
COMMENTARY – Cole’s conquest looms, amid concerns for the future of Indian Country  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
20-May-2019
Opinion: Who is the OEA?  -  
OCPAThink.org
19-May-2019
Treasurer Randy McDaniel reports: New Record High for Gross Receipts  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
16-May-2019
OCPA says OEA’s silence on ‘diversion’ of school funds is deafening  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-May-2019
1889 Institute calls for end to athletic trainer licensing in Oklahoma  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
28-Apr-2019
Storybook Ball on May 10 to benefit children of incarcerated parents  -  
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
25-Apr-2019
State Rep. Marcus McEntire discusses longstanding GOP effort to expand Medicaid  -  
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
25-Apr-2019
Opinion: Statement on Medicaid expansion ballot initiative  -  
Jonathan Small, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
23-Apr-2019
TSET putting nightclubs ahead of doctors?  -  
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
20-Apr-2019
1889 Institute joins Mackinac Center for important study on How “To End Corporate Welfare”  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
13-Apr-2019
After a ‘living hell,’ teenage girl finds a new beginning  -  
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
10-Apr-2019
1889 Institute has been busy: Critical reports focus on attorney regs, state job skills, and Medicaid expansion  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
07-Apr-2019
Oklahoma Taxes continue to surge: Gross Receipts sustain two straight years of growth, Treasurer McDaniel reports  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
06-Apr-2019
Senate President Pro Temp Greg Treat names Timothy Tardibono to Office of Juvenile Affairs Board  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
04-Apr-2019
David Blatt to step down as Oklahoma Policy Institute’s Executive Director  -  
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
27-Mar-2019
After Senate approval, ‘Pay for Success’ proposal will receive consideration  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report, Pat McGuigan contributing
22-Mar-2019
Oklahoma Senate Bill 605 is bad policy, no matter where you try it  -  
Kaitlyn Finley, OCPA
21-Mar-2019
COMMENTARY: ‘The more things change, the less they stay the same’  -  
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
19-Mar-2019
COMMENTARY: Collaboration, not Consolidation  -  
Steve Fair
17-Mar-2019
Study says charter schools can deliver more bang for the buck  -  
Mike Brake, Independent Journalist
17-Mar-2019
Oklahoma State Senate approves Rob Standridge’s ‘Oklahoma First!’ legislation  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
15-Mar-2019
Oklahoma’s Gross Receipts show growth for 23rd straight month, McDaniel reports  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
10-Mar-2019
Analysis: Better Service at a Better Price  -  
Jonathan Small, OCPA
24-Feb-2019
Legislative panel advances measure to increase small business owners’ access to association health plans  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
23-Feb-2019
Legislative Democrats press united “Brand New State” Agenda  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-Feb-2019
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt’s budget is the most transparent in years  -  
Curtis Shelton, OCPA Policy Fellow
17-Feb-2019
Lower Energy prices impact gross receipts for January, Treasurer McDaniel says  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
10-Feb-2019
Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform advance ideas safely to reverse prison growth  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
06-Feb-2019
Senate Pro Temp Treat and House Speaker McCall applaud Governor Stitt’s State of the State  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Feb-2019
Analysis – Oklahoma’s Dismal Public Education Ranking  -  
Byron Schlomach, 1889 Institute
02-Feb-2019
Analysis: Collective bargaining not worth it for teachers  -  
Greg Forster, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
01-Feb-2019
Pace of work intensifies at Oklahoma state Senate, Republican Treat and Democrat Floyd unveil key proposals  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
19-Jan-2019
Commentary: Turning Around Oklahoma  -  
Steve Fair
14-Jan-2019
Speaker McCall, Speaker Pro Tempore Wright reelected to lead Oklahoma House of Representatives  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
13-Jan-2019
Oklahoma State Senator Greg Treat appoints range of officials after election as President Pro Tempore  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
12-Jan-2019
In his first release Gross Receipts report, Oklahoma Treasurer Randy McDaniel says tax revenue grew 13.2 percent during 2018  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
11-Jan-2019
Former Bixby superintendent now draws $100,000 annually  -  
Mike Brake, Independent Journalist
06-Jan-2019
Oklahoma news in 2018 (Part III): CapitolBeatOK designates more stories of significance: Horn’s Fifth District win, rural vs. urban divide, justice reform implementation, Opioid wars, and Greg Treat’s LOFT-y proposal  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
03-Jan-2019
CapitolBeatOK’s listing of top Oklahoma news stories (Part II): Health Department Scandal ends with a whimper, death penalty’s legal standing, Big Tribe Power, The OK’s decline, and liquor reforms  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
02-Jan-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
Oklahoma has rosy revenue projection for Fiscal Year 2020  -  
Curtis Shelton, OCPA Policy Fellow
30-Dec-2018
The Color Purple and Feminine Electoral Strength – Oklahoma City’s Top 10 Stories for 2018  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, The City Sentinel
29-Dec-2018
OCPA files open records request with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
27-Dec-2018
Senate Democratic-Leader Designate Kay Floyd announces committee assignments  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
23-Dec-2018
Incoming Oklahoma Senate President Pro Temp Greg Treat names leadership team, designates Stephanie Bice and Rob Standridge for key roles  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
23-Dec-2018
As Democratic rural losses increase, state Rep. Tadlock says he is changing parties, not changing sides  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
09-Dec-2018
Miller Time will end January 2 – Gross Tax Receipts for past 12 months “highest on record”  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Dec-2018
Commentary: Racism and the government school monopoly  -  
Greg Forster
02-Dec-2018
OU’s burgeoning diversity bureaucracy continues to monitor speech  -  
Mike Brake, Independent Journalist
20-Nov-2018
S.Q. 793 narrowly defeated, legislative push for eye care choice still anticipated  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
07-Nov-2018
Oklahoma’s gross tax receipts continue to climb, state Treasurer Ken Miller reports  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
02-Nov-2018
Gross receipts to Oklahoma state treasury soar to record heights, Ken Miller says  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Oct-2018
Thinking about ‘Comanche Nation v. Zinke’ – Just another appeals court hearing, or the start of something big?  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
23-Sep-2018
The full picture: 401(k) plans vs. public pensions  -  
Curtis Shelton, OCPA Policy Fellow
22-Sep-2018
Retirement provision boosts superintendents’ pensions  -  
Jonathan Small, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
16-Sep-2018
Editor’s Notebook: Ads backing eye care ballot measure released, and The Oklahoman offers good words for two defeated Republicans  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
09-Sep-2018
Oklahoma Treasurer Miller: “Gross Receipts expanding at double-digit pace, even when recent state tax increases are taken out’  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
07-Sep-2018
Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller says gross receipts to the Treasury – for the past month and for the past year – reach unprecedented high levels  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
06-Aug-2018
Capital Punishment, the Holy Bible and the U.S. Constitution  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
04-Aug-2018
Commentary: Politicized schools threaten education  -  
Jonathan Small
03-Aug-2018
Remembering Michael Schwartz – a prophet and a friend  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
31-Jul-2018
‘From the foundation of the world’ – The ‘Seed Sower” parable of Jesus: Matthew 13:3-35  -  
King James Version
29-Jul-2018
Editor’s Notebook: Costello (Labor) and Byrd (Auditor) garner endorsements, Griffin Communications to host A.G. debate  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
25-Jul-2018
Oklahoma Senate President Pro Temp-designate Greg Treat releases list of approved interim studies  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
24-Jul-2018
State Rep. Claudia Griffith dies, colleagues honor her legacy and character  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
15-Jul-2018
The massive marijuana mess – rules, reactions and stormy conditions. But, wait a minute  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
12-Jul-2018
COMMENTARY: The Oklahoma budget scam is now exposed  -  
State Rep. Tess Teague
12-Jul-2018
Voter targeting using tax-financed resources, drawing from a 'strategic' list? No problem, according to Bixby Public Schools  -  
Stacy Martin, Investigative Journalist
10-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
Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller reports gross receipts at all-time high in past 12 months  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
03-Jul-2018
In state House District 83 GOP primary race, Jason Reese garners Keating, OPEA endorsements  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
20-Jun-2018
Priority – Water here and water there, but nary a drop for the Caddo. For the rest of us? Time will tell  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
19-Jun-2018
As the world (and the stomach) turns: Inappropriate behavior at OU and tax-financed film subsidies in Oklahoma  -  
Stacy Martin, Independent Journalist
15-Jun-2018
To avoid “baked-in corruption,” governments must reform boards and commissions  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
12-Jun-2018
ABC documentary “The Last Defense” to premiere spotlighting Oklahoma death row inmate Julius Jones and Darlie Routier  -  
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
11-Jun-2018
Sen. Rob Standridge urges vigilance on local schools, pay raises for support and certified staff  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Jun-2018
Miller’s monthly report: May gross receipts to Oklahoma state Treasury reach record high  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Jun-2018
After a grand jury’s report, the war of words, and the search for truth  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
27-May-2018
Auditor Gary Jones reports “numerous issues” and unorthodox accounting at state Department of Health  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
20-May-2018
A.G. Mike Hunter’s grand jury issues no indictments, blames mismanagement for Health Department crisis  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
20-May-2018
State Rep. Kevin Calvey reflects on Oklahoma Health Department scandal  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
18-May-2018
Kay Floyd elected Senate Democratic Leader  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
13-May-2018
Rep. Tammy West praises signing of legislation to promote accountability and transparency  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
12-May-2018
A memory to celebrate: Oklahoma criminal justice reforms signed into law  -  
Joe Dorman
12-May-2018
Bob Lemon Fund was formed to further education of capital defense lawyers  -  
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
06-May-2018
Susan Sharp Crow explored race and the death penalty at awards dinner for Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty  -  
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
06-May-2018
OCPA survey finds 66 Percent of Likely Oklahoma Voters Agree with Allowing Teachers to Vote on Unions  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-May-2018
Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller reports April gross receipts to the state up by more than 15 percent  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
04-May-2018
Latest Chickasaw ‘land fix’ attempt came in federal measure, and fell barely short of passage  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
30-Apr-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
COMMENTARY: Giving some facts on Senate Bill 1569  -  
State Sen. Greg McCortney
22-Apr-2018
ACLU of Oklahoma Selects 'Oklahoma Dreamers' to Receive 2018 Angie Debo Civil Liberties Award  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
21-Apr-2018
ChoiceMatters question: After teacher raise, what is the plan to improve Oklahoma schools?  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
15-Apr-2018
Editor’s Notebook: Conservative Linda Murphy seeks GOP nod for Superintendent, local teachers return to classes, pro-life students walk out around the nation  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
14-Apr-2018
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin issues statement at end of nine-day teacher’s strike  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
13-Apr-2018
OEA ends strike after some districts call teachers back to work  -  
Patrick B. McGugian
12-Apr-2018
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signs law to increase tribal gaming, approves repeal of hotel/motel tax  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
11-Apr-2018
The Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® oppose change to capital gains policy  -  
Staff Report
10-Apr-2018
COMMENTARY: Rhetoric, reality and tomorrow -- Millions vs. Billions. The future is now  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
08-Apr-2018
Oklahoma Senate passes more education-designated taxes, including approval of ‘ball and dice’ tribal gaming  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Apr-2018
Governor Mary Fallin Signs $2.9 Billion Funding Measure for Oklahoma Public Schools  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Apr-2018
School serves children of incarcerated parents  -  
Mike Brake, Independent Journalist
06-Apr-2018
Studying March data, Treasurer Miller reports continued surge in Oklahoma’s gross receipts  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Apr-2018
OEA, other groups work to increase Oklahoma education spending  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin
04-Apr-2018
To The Editor: Adjusted for cost of living, Oklahoma teacher pay jumps to 11th highest in nation  -  
Byron Schlomach, 1889 Institute
04-Apr-2018
Seeking “Smart Justice” and promised reforms, Oklahoma’s American Civil Liberties Union organizes Day at Capitol  -  
01-Apr-2018
Minimum Teacher Salaries: Oklahoma vs. Texas  -  
Curtis Shelton, OCPA Policy Fellow
01-Apr-2018
A look at those who lobby at the state Capitol for public education, including tax increases  -  
Stacy Martin and Patrick B. McGuigan
30-Mar-2018
COMMENTARY – Gaming is expanding in return for chump change, will the ‘land fix’ be next?  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
29-Mar-2018
Speaker McCall and Minority Leader Kouplen cheer major tax increase approval in state House  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
28-Mar-2018
Opinion: Five questions for striking teachers  -  
Trent England, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
25-Mar-2018
OCPA’s Jonathan Small says OEA’s ‘Revenue Road Map’ leads to a dead end  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
25-Mar-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
Oklahoma Faith Leaders lend support for adoption protection  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
18-Mar-2018
Oklahoma soon will be nation’s highest incarcerating state, Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform promise aggressive new advocacy  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-Mar-2018
Gov. Fallin, legislative leaders and district attorneys promise advance for criminal justice reform  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-Mar-2018
Raising The Gross Production Tax Will Undoubtedly Lead to Government Mismanagement  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
15-Mar-2018
February 2018 gross tax receipts up 15.5 percent over February 2017, Treasurer Ken Miller reports  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
11-Mar-2018
COMMENTARY: Families, Communities and the Economy Depend on Dreamers  -  
Brenda Hernandez
10-Mar-2018
OCPA’s Jonathan Small responds to Oklahoma Education Association’s demand for $1.4 billion spending boost  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Mar-2018
GERMANE COMMENTARY – Oklahoma House of Representatives: Hypocrisy in Wonderland  -  
Mike W. Ray
03-Mar-2018
Oklahomans encouraged to “Go All In” during People with Disabilities Awareness Day, March 13 at Capitol  -  
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
03-Mar-2018
Education and Parent Advocates disappointed as legislators fail to back tax credit scholarships  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
02-Mar-2018
COMMENTARY: Enact Criminal Justice Reform  -  
Andrew Speno, Right on Crime
27-Feb-2018
ACLU’s Kiesel presses legislative leaders to deliver promised criminal justice reforms  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
27-Feb-2018
COMMENTARY: Study of modernized managed care program points to best choice for Oklahoma  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
24-Feb-2018
Study touts modern Medicaid program as best choice for Oklahoma – Report highlights best practices, budget savings  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
20-Feb-2018
A scorecard for Oklahoma Criminal Justice Reform  -  
Ben Botkin, Oklahoma Watch
18-Feb-2018
Conservative legislators join former U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn in proposing state budget reforms  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-Feb-2018
House Democrats partner with Republican Auditor & Inspector on bipartisan revenue package  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-Feb-2018
Controversy over dis-invite to contracted UCO speaker continues  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
13-Feb-2018
COMMENTARY: Will the state government of Oklahoma really forego hundreds of millions in annual revenues in return for a few million?  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
13-Feb-2018
OCPA offers ‘a plan that can pass’ – including Oklahoma teacher pay increase  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
13-Feb-2018
COMMENTARY: Broken promises and good government – Will Oklahoma take a faulty Step Up, or use growing revenues wisely?  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
12-Feb-2018
Four questions as session begins  -  
Trent England, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
11-Feb-2018
Treasurer Ken Miller reports monthly gross tax receipts enter second year of growth  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Feb-2018
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin’s Finale: The 2018 State of the State address  -  
Mary Fallin
06-Feb-2018
House Special Investigation Committee leader reacts to resignation of Health Department CFO  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
02-Feb-2018
Tax Foundation critiques “Step Up Oklahoma” tax plan  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
24-Jan-2018
Opinion: The Real Step Up Oklahomans  -  
Steve Fair
23-Jan-2018
Paul Wesselhöft: Former Lawmaker, Now Author  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
21-Jan-2018
Teachers cite dues, ideology for OEA membership slide  -  
Jay Chilton, Independent Journalist
21-Jan-2018
Governor Mary Fallin issues amended call for second special session  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
19-Jan-2018
State Chamber’s ‘OK2030’ strategic plan recommends school choice  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
09-Jan-2018
Oklahoma Treasurer Miller says gross tax receipts grew 12 percent in December & 6.2 percent in 2017  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
06-Jan-2018
Law Enforcement Association takes heat, but says they follow law  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
06-Jan-2018
COMMENTARY (Part II): 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
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
The City Sentinel’s Top 10 Stories for 2017: Leadership stability, criminal justice reform, growing tax base, and the color purple  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
27-Dec-2017
COMMENTARY – Government “right-sizing,” voter sentiment and the top state news story of 2017  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
21-Dec-2017
Health Department records show allegations of deliberate deception  -  
Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch
18-Dec-2017
State could lose $115 million in Medicaid funds for teaching hospitals  -  
Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch
17-Dec-2017
Where were the Watchdogs in the Health Department Crisis?  -  
Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch
16-Dec-2017
Gross Receipts to the Oklahoma Treasury jump by more than 12 percent in November  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Dec-2017
Oklahoma’s U.S. Senator James Lankford Supports President’s Decision to Recognize Jerusalem as Israeli Capital  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
06-Dec-2017
Fallin and McCall joust over provider rate cuts and her veto, as spending scrutiny intensifies  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
05-Dec-2017
ANALYSIS: Oklahoma prison facilities and equipment exhibiting years of neglect  -  
Mike W. Ray
01-Dec-2017
In statement, State Rep. Leslie Osburn decries some legislative rhetoric  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
01-Dec-2017
Shirley Shanker receives President’s Highest Honor at the 25th anniversary gala for OKIE  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
28-Nov-2017
Analysis: Fallin’s order, and conservative doubts  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
27-Nov-2017
Oklahoma House Speaker McCall puts Rep. Cockroft in charge of committee to review agency mismanagement  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
21-Nov-2017
A, B, C, through the letter Z – David Holt amasses broad-based support in race for Mayor  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
20-Nov-2017
Oklahoma House Speaker McCall says Gov. Fallin’s veto was a ‘complete reversal of her promise’  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
18-Nov-2017
Fallin vetoes ‘Plan B’ budget, Schulz says action throws state finances ‘further into chaos’  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
18-Nov-2017
Oklahoma Senate to vote on ‘Plan B’ budget  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-Nov-2017
Opinion: The Solutions oriented case for health care reform  -  
State Rep. Glen Mulready
16-Nov-2017
OCPA’s Jonathan Small hopes TSET vote to support nutrition services is ‘a trend that continues’  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
15-Nov-2017
After opponent’s withdrawal strengthens his electoral base, Sen. David Holt builds mayoral momentum  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
12-Nov-2017
COMMENTARY: Living Without Fear  -  
Jenifer Cortes Gray
10-Nov-2017
Fallin applauds after Senate passes measure to address ‘our $215 million budget hole,’ calls on House to follow  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
07-Nov-2017
Patchak’s progeny should be No Dice, No Roulette, and No More Special Deals for Big Tribes  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK
05-Nov-2017
Did Harvey Weinstein benefit from Oklahoma’s Hollywood Handout?  -  
Trent England, OCPA
05-Nov-2017
Giving Thanks – ‘Accelerated Growth’ in Oklahoma with Gross Receipts up more than 10 percent  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
04-Nov-2017
McCall touts increase in ‘effective gross production tax rate’  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
02-Nov-2017
ANALYSIS – Capitol Review: Budget still murky, death penalty controversy deepens, Costello presses mental health policy reforms  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
30-Oct-2017
Oklahoma Republican leaders announce budget deal that includes revenue increases  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
24-Oct-2017
TSET spending priorities questioned  -  
Jay Chilton, Center for Investigative Journalism
21-Oct-2017
Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller reports rising state tax revenues for September  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Oct-2017
Coburn, Keating, Parman write open letter to Oklahoma lawmakers  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
04-Oct-2017
Conservative leaders release open letter to Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and state lawmakers  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
01-Oct-2017
House Speaker Charles McCall announces recess to seek budget agreement  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
28-Sep-2017
COMMENTARY: Patchak and Payouts – As we find ourselves in times of trouble, speaking words of wisdom  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
23-Sep-2017
Oklahomans overwhelmingly support oil and natural gas industry, WPAi survey finds  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
22-Sep-2017
Sen. David Holt garners FOP endorsement in Oklahoma City’s mayoral race  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
20-Sep-2017
Commentary: State Rep. Scott Biggs and the ‘four-corners’ stalling tactic on criminal justice reform  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
18-Sep-2017
Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller reports 12-month gross receipts turn positive for first time in two years  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Sep-2017
OCPA’s Jonathan Small: ‘No need for a special session’  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff REport
07-Sep-2017
Sen. Holt’s campaign for mayor has fundraising momentum, and support from retired firefighters  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
22-Aug-2017
Two women enter race for Republican nomination as Oklahoma Commissioner of Labor  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
20-Aug-2017
Republican responses to tobacco fee/tax spike illustrate party divisions  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
14-Aug-2017
Commentary: The Great Armageddon tour of 2017  -  
State Rep. Jason Murphey
12-Aug-2017
Fast and Furious: Democratic Party leaders assail GOP in wake of court ruling on tobacco tax  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
11-Aug-2017
The dastardly act of freshman pawning  -  
State Rep. Jason Murphey
07-Aug-2017
From the best of years to the worst of years (Part III)  -  
State Rep. Jason Murphey
06-Aug-2017
From the best of years to the worst of years (Part II)  -  
State Rep. Jason Murphey
05-Aug-2017
Editor’s Notebook: Russell runs, Guild’s grit, McCall’s budget boss, and Small slams Bar brass  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
04-Aug-2017
From the best of years to the worst of years  -  
State Rep. Jason Murphey
04-Aug-2017
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
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