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Conservatives cheer Gov Fallin’s income tax reduction/phaseout plan -

Patrick B. McGuigan

06-Feb-2012

House Democratic leader, OK Policy decry Fallin tax plan -

Patrick B. McGuigan

06-Feb-2012

Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin seeks “most significant tax cut in state history -

Patrick B. McGuigan

06-Feb-2012

State of the State Address 2012 -

Governor Mary Fallin

06-Feb-2012

McAffrey says District 46 opposes end to personal income tax; Democrats at state House push agenda -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Feb-2012

Jason Reese wants Oklahoma City's District 46 voters to give him a chance -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Feb-2012

At official kickoff in Oklahoma City, Tom Guild details his challenge for Fifth District Congressional post -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Feb-2012

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

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Feb-2012

Republican presidential candidates make their pitch in Reno as Saturday caucus nears -

Sean Whaley, Nevada News Bureau

04-Feb-2012

Details on Fallin’s income tax reforms will come on Monday -

Patrick B. McGuigan

03-Feb-2012

Treasurer Miller says: “Oklahoma Economy Expands, But ...” -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

03-Feb-2012

As caucus nears, Gingrich tells Nevadans he is best choice for GOP to reverse failed Obama policies -

Sean Whaley , Nevada News Bureau

02-Feb-2012

As contending parties ignore the Caddo, Fallin tells Chickasaw and Choctaw leaders: “Dismiss your lawsuit” -

Patrick B. McGuigan

02-Feb-2012

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

Patrick B. McGuigan

02-Feb-2012

“Building on Momentum” – Fallin seeks “game-changing moment” on income taxes -

Patrick B. McGuigan

02-Feb-2012

Oklahoma Watchdog stories impact legislative debate over public employee pay -

Patrick B. McGuigan

01-Feb-2012

Indiana joins Oklahoma and Idaho in the ranks of right-to-work states -

Patrick B. McGuigan

01-Feb-2012

Rep. Hamilton follows independent path on insurance policy issues -

Patrick B. McGuigan

01-Feb-2012

Conservative leaders reinforce strict “no new taxes” pledge for Oklahoma legislators -

Patrick B. McGuigan

31-Jan-2012

Analysis: Oklahoma Education Association inadvertently reveals lower membership total than leaders assert -

Stacy Martin

29-Jan-2012

Corporation Commission release chides Rep. Proctor for pay raise claims -

Patrick B. McGuigan

28-Jan-2012

Oklahoma Education Association income plummets $1 million in past year -

Stacy Martin

27-Jan-2012

Dank, Sears and Steele unveil measures to extend moratorium on some tax credits and put stricter criteria into state constitution -

Stacy Martin

27-Jan-2012

Drill Right Technology – nation’s first drilling Oil and Gas Wells firm to get to “SHARP” Certification -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

27-Jan-2012

National School Choice advocates cheer Oklahoma event -

Patrick B. McGuigan

26-Jan-2012

District 4 Board candidate Crystal Hodges touts fiscal accountability, homeschool experiences -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-Jan-2012

OCPA’s Michael Carnuccio cheers legislative momentum for income tax phase out -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-Jan-2012

Patrick Gaines promotes local control, Barresi's waiver request, technology and charter schools -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-Jan-2012

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

Patrick B. McGuigan

24-Jan-2012

Editor’s Notebook: tax rate cut surges, Barresi believes, Reynolds responds -

Patrick B. McGuigan

24-Jan-2012

Laura Massenat, Oklahoma City school board candidate, supports choice, better nutrition and Core Curriculum -

Patrick B. McGuigan

24-Jan-2012

Importance of local school board races illustrated in Oklahoma City's District 4 -

Patrick B. McGuigan

23-Jan-2012

Senator Treat sponsors bill to limit wage garnishment provisions -

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-Jan-2012

Jason Murphey, Randy McDaniel, Kris Steele unveil intensified agenda for agency consolidation, fiscal stability, pension reform -

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-Jan-2012

Lt. Gov. Lamb's report studies: “What impedes our growth as a state?” -

Patrick B. McGuigan

19-Jan-2012

Oklahoma City to host Jan. 24 “town hall” during National School Choice Week -

Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin

18-Jan-2012

Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Lamb advocates moving school board elections to November -

Patrick B. McGuigan

18-Jan-2012

Sen. David Holt files bill to bring Legislature under requirements for open meetings, open records -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

18-Jan-2012

House Republicans promise conservative agenda, tax rate action -

Patrick B. McGuigan

17-Jan-2012

Martin Luther King Holiday events unfold in Oklahoma City -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

16-Jan-2012

U.S. Rep. James Lankford looks at battles of budget, federal unemployment policy and the Senate stall -

Patrick B. McGuigan

15-Jan-2012

Speaker Steele, Council of State Governments unveil “justice reinvestment” initiative -

William F. O'Brien

15-Jan-2012

Dressed up and ready to dance: Both Boeing and Oklahoma were ready to party -

Stacy Martin

13-Jan-2012

Auditor Gary Jones summarizes education department findings -

Patrick B. McGuigan

12-Jan-2012

WIR’s story is evidence that “justice reinvestment” can work -

Patrick B. McGuigan

11-Jan-2012

Eleven years on, a fight that mattered: Right To Work in Oklahoma -

Patrick B. McGuigan

11-Jan-2012

General Revenue collections end first half of Fiscal Year 2012 on high note -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

10-Jan-2012

Justice Reinvestment update scheduled for Wednesday, model Tulsa program advances alternatives to incarceration -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Jan-2012

Analysis: Indiana Leads the Manufacturing Belt -

James Holman

10-Jan-2012

Right-to-work bill moves forward in Indiana -

Benjamin Yount

10-Jan-2012

Romney drops two more points in New Hampshire, But likely Won’t Be Caught -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

09-Jan-2012

Romney Slips to 35 Percent in latest Suffolk poll for New Hampshire -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

09-Jan-2012

Franklin Center poll shows Romney leading in New Hampshire, followed by Paul and Huntsman -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

08-Jan-2012

Santorum battles for third in New Hampshire, Romney lead erodes slightly -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

07-Jan-2012

In New Hampshire, Santorum surges, Romney leads -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

06-Jan-2012

Settlement agreement in DHS lawsuit lays basis for agency reform, likely spending increases -

Patrick B. McGuigan

06-Jan-2012

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

Patrick B. McGuigan

06-Jan-2012

Comings and goings in the News: Boeing, Langston, Laster -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Jan-2012

Miller says 2011 brought economic health, 2012 looks even better -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

05-Jan-2012

Treasurer Miller reacts cautiously to Mazzei, Dank and OCPA tax proposals, says “major change” should require voter approval -

Patrick B. McGuigan

04-Jan-2012

Romney steady in New Hampshire “tracking poll”, as rivals lose ground -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

04-Jan-2012

Romney dominant in New Hampshire, Suffolk University poll finds -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

04-Jan-2012

Romney wins Iowa caucuses by eight votes -

Lynn Campbell, Hannah Hess and Andrew Thomason

04-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

CapitolBeatOK: Help Us Grow -

01-Jan-2012

Attacking the Fifth Estate -

Jason Stverak

30-Dec-2011

DHS settlement amended by Contingency Review Board, details undisclosed -

Patrick B. McGuigan

29-Dec-2011

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

National analyst rates Oklahoma City best in the nation for economic security -

Patrick B. McGuigan

22-Dec-2011

Oklahoma Watchdog’s Peter J. Rudy analyzes surging superintendent salaries -

Patrick B. McGuigan

22-Dec-2011

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

Patrick B. McGuigan

22-Dec-2011

Chamber leaders oppose some proposed tax credit reforms -

Patrick B. McGuigan

21-Dec-2011

Task Force on tax credits and incentives approves final report -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

21-Dec-2011

45th IBCT’s calling cards bring Christmas cheer, Fallin applauds AT&T -

Patrick B. McGuigan

21-Dec-2011

Not so routine: Board of Equalization funds OHLAP, but designates use of agency reserve -

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-Dec-2011

Consensus-building vital to fixing common education, says new Barresi chief of staff -

Stacy Martin

19-Dec-2011

With more vacation days and separate travel, cost of President Obama's annual Hawaiian holiday rises -

MALIA ZIMMERMAN of The Hawaii Reporter

18-Dec-2011

Third Educare site construction begins in Tulsa -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

17-Dec-2011

Fallin finds Obama grant decision “disappointing” – Superintendent Barresi presses for more spending, board edges forward on evaluation model -

Patrick B. McGuigan

16-Dec-2011

Obama administration rebuffs Oklahoma's early childhood education grant submission -

Patrick B. McGuigan

16-Dec-2011

Romney leads in New Hampshire polling, as Gingrich surge draws attention -

Capitol BeatOK Staff Report

15-Dec-2011

Conflict over teacher evaluation system emerges in Barresi-Ballard exchange -

Patrick B. McGuigan

14-Dec-2011

November General Revenue collections outpace last year’s by 22.6 percent – oil revenue surges -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

14-Dec-2011

State Education department spokesman: Barresi anticipates low costs for implementing “Common Core” -

Patrick B. McGuigan

13-Dec-2011

State Supreme Court upholds transparency standards for key judicial records -

Patrick B. McGuigan

13-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

Day 3: Bachmann, Huntsman join state GOP presidential race, Obama draws three foes, candidate field expands dramatically in state House District 71, it’s McAffrey vs. Reese in state Senate 46 -

Patrick B. McGuigan

07-Dec-2011

Editor's notebook: Hugs for heroes, Cain solutions, Fallin in the Times, pastor threatened -

Patrick B. McGuigan

07-Dec-2011

Pearl Harbor Day 2011, Presidential Proclamation -

Barack Obama

07-Dec-2011

Day Two: Gingrich and Santorum file for President, two legislative race plots thicken somewhat, Rep. McAffrey hopeful in Senate District 46. -

Patrick B. McGuigan

06-Dec-2011

Tulsa debt collection firm gets up to $9 million in state money from the Quality Jobs Program -

Stacy Martin and Patrick B. McGuigan

06-Dec-2011

Republican Jason Reese seeks to replace Sen. Andrew Rice at the Capitol -

Patrick B. McGuigan

06-Dec-2011

POE’s Ginger Tinney calls Superintendent Barresi’s hiring of OEA leader “astounding” -

Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin

05-Dec-2011

Day One: President Obama, three GOP hopefuls file for Oklahoma primary, seven candidates jump into three special legislative races -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Dec-2011

Superintendent Barresi’s communications director, Damon Gardenhire, takes on policy advisor’s role -

Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin

02-Dec-2011

Sources: Superintendent Janet Barresi to hire OEA leader as top aide -

Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin

02-Dec-2011

Editor’s Notebook: Fallin for farms, Kids for Christmas -

Patrick B. McGuigan

02-Dec-2011

Oklahoma economy heads into a Merry Christmas season, Treasurer Miller says -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

01-Dec-2011

Tax credits and incentives task force evaluates proposed reforms -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

30-Nov-2011

Editor’s Notebook: Fallin on AMR bankruptcy, OCPA presses tax phaseout, task force meets, Costello assails “frontal attack” on family farm -

Patrick B. McGuigan

30-Nov-2011

“Let’s Get It On”-- Laffer outlines plan for phased in elimination of Oklahoma state income tax -

Patrick B. McGuigan

29-Nov-2011

Size Matters: Analysts argue for state income tax phaseout to trigger economic growth -

Patrick B. McGuigan

29-Nov-2011

Oklahoma Curve: Phased-in income tax elimination would yield 312,000 more jobs, higher personal income, better economy, analysis says -

Patrick B. McGuigan

29-Nov-2011

Commentary: In New Hampshire, Gingrich gets a big boost, but Romney has a big lead -

Patrick B. McGuigan

27-Nov-2011

Cheyenne & Arapaho leader fights BIA “usurpation” of tribal authority -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

26-Nov-2011

Editor’s Notebook: Jolley to chair Appropriations, firefighters back McAffrey, earthquakes trigger aid request, clemency hearing slated -

Patrick B. McGuigan

23-Nov-2011

Exclusive: TSA Failed To Enforce Key Homeland Security Screening Process -

Bill McMorris

23-Nov-2011

At food drive celebration, Fallin encourages “that Oklahoma spirit – a giving spirit” -

Patrick B. McGuigan

22-Nov-2011

World Reining League gets Capitol launch from Governor Mary Fallin -

Patrick B. McGuigan

21-Nov-2011

Governor Fallin plans to consult university officials about airplane use -

Patrick B. McGuigan

21-Nov-2011

Anticipating Board of Equalization meeting, Fallin predicts another tight budget year -

Patrick B. McGuigan

21-Nov-2011

Analyzing a curious contribution by the NEA -

Stacy Martin

20-Nov-2011

Bob Macy: the man, the memory -

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-Nov-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

Fair to middlin’ – Oklahoma debt high, but look at Alaska, New Jersey, Hawaii, Connecticut, New Mexico and Illinois -

Patrick B. McGuigan

17-Nov-2011

Analyzing patterns: How, and for whom, the NEA PAC spends members’ money -

Stacy Martin and Patrick B. McGuigan

17-Nov-2011

For the Legislature at mid-cycle, the times, they are a-changin' -

Patrick B. McGuigan

16-Nov-2011

General Revenue grows in all categories, including oil, Doerflinger says -

CapitolBeatOK staff Report

15-Nov-2011

Sen. David Myers' funeral services scheduled for Ponca City's First Baptist today -

Patrick B. McGuigan

15-Nov-2011

Rice and Reynolds contribute alternative views in tax credit task force deliberations -

Patrick B. McGuigan

14-Nov-2011

Oklahoma State Conference NAACP Announces New State Officers -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

13-Nov-2011

Kaiser Family Foundation boosts early childhood education programs -

Staff Report

12-Nov-2011

Commentary: They gave us their best, and we owe them the same -

Patrick B. McGuigan

11-Nov-2011

Dan Powers, telling the story: “They hated war. They were ordinary guys. They saved the world” -

Patrick B. McGuigan

11-Nov-2011

For Veteran’s Day: Talking to the son of “an ordinary guy” -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Nov-2011

Treasurer Ken Miller takes critical view of some reform ideas before tax credit task force -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Nov-2011

Rep. Earl Sears, Auditor & Inspector Gary Jones outline views on reform of tax credits and economic incentives -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-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

Commentary: Shaken But Not Broke: The Value of Earthquake Insurance -

John D. Doak, Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner

08-Nov-2011

Insurance Commissioner Doak releases “Oklahoma Earthquake Facts” -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

08-Nov-2011

Tom Guild will try again for Fifth District seat -

Patrick B. McGuigan

07-Nov-2011

Commentary: Occupy Wall Street should occupy GASB -

Frank Keegan

06-Nov-2011

Commentary: For the sake of Oklahoma's judicial system, secrecy rule must be rebuffed -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Nov-2011

Advocates call for more public school reform, expanded choice and options -

Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin

04-Nov-2011

Oklahoma rises above worldwide chaos -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

03-Nov-2011

Miller: With revenue gap fading and a bright economic picture, Oklahoma is in an enviable place -

Patrick B. McGuigan

03-Nov-2011

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

Patrick B. McGuigan

02-Nov-2011

As Boren departs Oklahoma’s Second District seat, competitive race anticipated -

Patrick B. McGuigan

02-Nov-2011

Speaker Kris Steele sketches Texas results, works to advance “justice reinvestment” model -

Patrick B. McGuigan

31-Oct-2011

Schlafly rallies Eagle Forum to support conservative goals, oppose President Obama's re-election -

Patrick B. McGuigan

31-Oct-2011

Phyllis Schlafly decries “Race to the Top” grant process, assesses presidential field, looks back fondly at Robert Taft, Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan -

Patrick B. McGuigan

31-Oct-2011

Editor’s Notebook: Ban ends, protestors Occupy, Mitt visits, coal defended, cash portal, interview show premieres -

Patrick B. McGuigan

28-Oct-2011

Conservative group believes less means more -

Billie Rodely

28-Oct-2011

As task force deliberations continue, dialogue on wind and coal incentives occasionally testy -

Patrick B. McGuigan

27-Oct-2011

Kyle Loveless hopes to replace Sen. Russell in Senate District 45 -

Billie Rodely

26-Oct-2011

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

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

26-Oct-2011

“Right on Crime” analyses tout Lone Star State's dramatic criminal justice reforms -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-Oct-2011

Three town halls indicate tough decisions on incarceration, criminal justice issues -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-Oct-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

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

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-Oct-2011

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin elected chairman of southern energy board -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

19-Oct-2011

Fallin announces more appointments -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

18-Oct-2011

Making the intangible tangible: Oklahoma Task Force looks at problematic precedent, and tough taxation issues -

Patrick B. McGuigan

18-Oct-2011

Rep. Al McAffrey enters race to replace Sen. Andrew Rice in District 46 -

Patrick B. McGuigan

18-Oct-2011

Andrew Rice will resign from Senate on January 15 -

Patrick B. McGuigan

18-Oct-2011

Governor, legislative leaders applaud T.W. Shannon as speaker-designate -

Patrick B. McGuigan

17-Oct-2011

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

Patrick B. McGuigan

17-Oct-2011

House Speaker-designate elected -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

17-Oct-2011

Odds are you don't trust journalists -

Jason Stverak

17-Oct-2011

Analysis: “Occupy” movement comes to Oklahoma City, Tulsa -

Patrick B. McGuigan

17-Oct-2011

Federal Reserve national assessment: Things will be fine, unless they’re not -

Patrick B. McGuigan

13-Oct-2011

State Supt. Janet Barresi names Deputy Superintendent, Indian Education director -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

13-Oct-2011

Rep. Dank outlines layered scrutiny of tax credits and incentives -

Patrick B. McGuigan

13-Oct-2011

Reynolds: Two programs have per-job costs “worse than Solyndra” -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

12-Oct-2011

Workers comp lawyer Richard Bell assails tax credit transferability -

Patrick B. McGuigan

12-Oct-2011

Heritage Foundation analyst warns of risks in taking federal education grant dollars -

Patrick B. McGuigan

11-Oct-2011

District judge slaps down Sen. Wilson’s challenge to Senate reapportionment -

Patrick B. McGuigan

11-Oct-2011

Commentary: Christopher Columbus -- The Man Who Made the World One -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Oct-2011

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

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Oct-2011

Mitch Daniels reflects on progress in limiting government, without making it inert -

Patrick B. McGuigan

07-Oct-2011

OCPA scholars respond to Fallin appointee’s attack on higher education study -

Patrick B. McGuigan

06-Oct-2011

Domestic Violence Awareness month observed in Capitol ceremonies -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

06-Oct-2011

Indiana’s Mitch Daniels highlights Liberty Gala in Tulsa -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Oct-2011

Fallin names appointments to Judicial Nominating Commission -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

05-Oct-2011

Bipartisan group of state House members scrutinize Kindergarten starting date -

Patrick B. McGuigan

04-Oct-2011

Superintendent Barresi leads opposition to Rep. Johnson’s bill to delay Kindergarten start date -

Patrick B. McGuigan

04-Oct-2011

Rose State College President earned $212,000 in Fiscal Year 2010 -

Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin

04-Oct-2011

Personnel costs at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M were over $9 million in Fiscal Year 2010 -

Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin

04-Oct-2011

President at Eastern Oklahoma State College in Wilburton was paid $125,000 in Fiscal Year 2010 -

Patrick B. McGuigan

03-Oct-2011

Tuesday’s state House interim study examines kindergarten cutoff date -

Patrick B. McGuigan

03-Oct-2011

Fallin Unveils Plan to Revamp State Bridge System -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

03-Oct-2011

Getting The Low-Down On Higher Ed -

Billie Rodely

29-Sep-2011

War of the words intensifies as superintendents try to kill special needs scholarships -

Patrick B. McGuigan

29-Sep-2011

“Green Eggs and Ham” Mary Fallin reads -- and advocates for state children’s needs -

Patrick B. McGuigan

27-Sep-2011

Business, civic groups, early childhood education advocates back Fallin administration's decision to seek Obama administration grant -

Patrick B. McGuigan

27-Sep-2011

Oklahomans ambivalent about early childhood programs, teachers critical of three-year-old programs and Obama grant -

Patrick B. McGuigan

27-Sep-2011

Seminole State President James Utterback was paid $211,416 in Fiscal Year 2010 -

Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy L. Martin

27-Sep-2011

States cut but still no budget gluts -

Elizabeth Crum

27-Sep-2011

Twenty state government employees at Tulsa Community College earned over $100,000 a year -

Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin

26-Sep-2011

Fallin amends burn ban -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

26-Sep-2011

Oklahoma City Community College: 12 employees earned more than $100,000 a year -

Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy L. Martin

23-Sep-2011

Todd Lamb, Ed Shadid offer support as Brown Mackie College – Oklahoma City holds grand opening -

Patrick B. McGuigan

23-Sep-2011

Rogers State University: Lowest four-year graduation rate, nine employees over $100,000 a year -

Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy L. Martin

23-Sep-2011

Fallin, Higher Ed officials unveil “degree completion” plan -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

23-Sep-2011

Treasurer Ken Miller urges accounting group to keep pension obligation focus on the state, not local school districts -

Patrick B. McGuigan

22-Sep-2011

State Democrats organize to oppose Labor Commissioner Mark Costello -

Patrick B. McGuigan

22-Sep-2011

Romney opens big lead in New Hampshire Republican primary, poll finds -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

22-Sep-2011

Kris Steele: Caddo aboriginal rights “something to be considered” in development of water policy -

Patrick B. McGuigan

21-Sep-2011

Fallin, Barresi seek $60 million early childhood learning grant from Obama administration -

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-Sep-2011

In Oklahoma, improper unemployment benefits rate among the lowest – but still cost $67 million -

Stacy Martin

20-Sep-2011

Connors State pays college president more than governor, campus spending up 42 percent since 2003 -

Patrick B. McGuigan

19-Sep-2011

Investigatory Committee decries Rep. Terrill’s alleged behavior as “egregiously reprehensible,” takes no formal action -

Patrick B. McGuigan

19-Sep-2011

Oklahomans back lower taxes, smaller government, SoonerPoll finds -

Patrick B. McGuigan

19-Sep-2011

House Investigative Committee: Terrill reprimand is enough -

Patrick B. McGuigan

16-Sep-2011

Editor’s Notebook: a friendly bet, new watchdogs, Costello contends -

Patrick B. McGuigan

16-Sep-2011

Fallin’s new wave of 18 officials: Some old, some new, some blue -

Patrick B. McGuigan

15-Sep-2011

Governor Fallin announces 11 more appointments -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

14-Sep-2011

Back to the Future for OSU-Tulsa and Langston-Tulsa -

Billie Rodely

13-Sep-2011

Junior college in Poteau had nearly $9 million payroll in Fiscal year 2010 -

Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin

13-Sep-2011

At Oklahoma’s Murray State College, payroll totaled $6,544,046 in Fiscal Year 2010 -

Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin

13-Sep-2011

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

Patrick B. McGuigan

12-Sep-2011

Western Oklahoma president earns more than $100,000, campus budget doubles in a decade -

Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin

12-Sep-2011

Doerflinger: You’re doin’ fine, Oklahoma -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

12-Sep-2011

Fallin names Corporation Commissioner, civil appeals judge, health care authority board member -

Patrick B. McGuigan

12-Sep-2011

Fallin says Caddo “will play an important role” in water discussions -- she is “committed to working with them” -

Patrick B. McGuigan

09-Sep-2011

Task Force members pan investment/new jobs tax credit, say it is a poor model -

Patrick B. McGuigan

09-Sep-2011

Task Force touts Quality Jobs Program as an example to other incentive programs -

Patrick B. McGuigan

08-Sep-2011

Comments on the Tenth Anniversary of September 11, 2001 -

Andrew Rice

08-Sep-2011

Jenks & Union schools assailed for “vendetta” against children with special needs -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

08-Sep-2011

Fallin names two new members to DHS Commission -

Patrick B. McGuigan

08-Sep-2011

Rep. Dank will push to end transferable tax credits -

Patrick B. McGuigan

07-Sep-2011

Wanted by 46 state AGs: Classified website that does not promote child prostitution -

Malia Zimmerman

07-Sep-2011

Three Cameron University employees earn more than Gov. Fallin, four others top $100,000 in annual pay -

Patrick B. McGuigan

06-Sep-2011

Miller: Oklahoma Economy Hot in August -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

06-Sep-2011

"A tale of two economies" -- Oklahoma's economic advance continues amidst U.S. lethargy -

Patrick B. McGuigan

06-Sep-2011

Caddo Nation of Oklahoma: aboriginal rights to water predate Choctaw and Chickasaw treaty rights -

Patrick B. McGuigan

02-Sep-2011

Oklahoma school choice leader takes leading role in National School Choice Week 2012 -

Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy L. Martin

02-Sep-2011

Oklahoma figures prominently in national analyses touting “The Year of School Choice” -

Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy L. Martin

02-Sep-2011

Jeff Cloud leaving Oklahoma Corporation Commission -

Patrick B. McGuigan

01-Sep-2011

Dry and technical issues permeate hearing on comprehensive water plan -

Patrick B. McGuigan

01-Sep-2011

A. G. Pruitt joins nationwide group of Attorneys General in Inquiry into Trafficking Practices by Backpage.com -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

31-Aug-2011

AT&T pledges restored jobs if merger is approved, Oklahoma minority business advocates back federal regulatory consent -

Patrick B. McGuigan

31-Aug-2011

Oklahoma Farm Bureau, other rural advocates support proposed AT&T/T-Mobile merger -

Patrick B. McGuigan

30-Aug-2011

Doak announces workers comp analyst to seek insurance rate reduction -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

28-Aug-2011

FCC resets “shot clock” to advance consideration of AT&T/T-Mobile merger, state president hopeful of outcome -

Patrick B. McGuigan

26-Aug-2011

Governor Fallin announces appointments to Task Force on Comprehensive Tax Reform -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

23-Aug-2011

Oklahoma Education Association keeps generous benefits and pay raises while members face more suffering -

Stacy Martin

23-Aug-2011

Higher Education dominates Oklahoma’s high-end public salaries -

Patrick B. McGuigan

21-Aug-2011

Governor Fallin to modify ban on outdoor burning in Northeast -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

20-Aug-2011

ACT by the numbers: Oklahoma students average in the region, below national averages -

Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin

17-Aug-2011

Texas Gov. Perry leads former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney in early CHS poll -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

16-Aug-2011

World War II combat veteran Hall Duncan receives Bronze Star, Purple Heart, six other medals -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

13-Aug-2011

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

Patrick B. McGuigan

12-Aug-2011

Judge Dixon slaps down “fishing expedition” aimed at pro-life advocates -

Patrick B. McGuigan

12-Aug-2011

Governor Fallin announces appointments -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

12-Aug-2011

Abortion advocates target pregnancy centers and state pro-life group -

Patrick B. McGuigan

11-Aug-2011

Seeking to define the word “reimbursement” – task force looks at successful incentive program, and who benefits -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Aug-2011

Hearing on residential energy efficiency draws crowd to state House chamber -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Aug-2011

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

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Aug-2011

Governor Fallin Announces Thunderbird Chapel Project -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

09-Aug-2011

A new world? No, says Union lobby chief who lists conservative interests on his Facebook page -

Stacy Martin

09-Aug-2011

Treasurer Ken Miller surveys positive momentum for state government after first few months in office -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Aug-2011

Insititute for Truth in Accounting exposes “unbalanced budgets” – five sinkhole states, five sunshine states -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

05-Aug-2011

U.S. Rep. James Lankford of Oklahoma summarizes reasons for “yes” vote on debt ceiling -

Patrick B. McGuigan

04-Aug-2011

Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin expands burn ban to all 77 Counties -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

04-Aug-2011

Legislative leaders name Joint Legislative Water Committee, with diverse group of 16 members -

Patrick B. McGuigan

03-Aug-2011

Treasurer Miller says energy industry still leads revenue growth -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

03-Aug-2011

Treasurer Ken Miller describes “moderated economic growth,” hopes Washington “doesn’t screw things up” -

Patrick B. McGuigan

02-Aug-2011

Editor’s Notebook: legislators study health mandates, Lamb’s a treasurer, Dorman’s melons -

Patrick B. McGuigan

02-Aug-2011

Oklahoma legislators back federal balanced budget amendment, conservative analyst calls for strict provisions -

Patrick B. McGuigan

02-Aug-2011

Digital education and the lessons of history: a conference summary -

Patrick B. McGuigan

01-Aug-2011

Online learning and the theory of disruptive innovation: Recent history, and a hopeful future -

Patrick B. McGuigan

01-Aug-2011

Tom, Mike and Jonathan: Shades of Difference -

Patrick B. McGuigan

27-Jul-2011

Digital education is focus of OCPA symposium at History Center -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

27-Jul-2011

Editor’s Notebook: Default hit worse than reported, Steele wants report, Fallin sets election -

Patrick B. McGuigan

26-Jul-2011

Pew study points to work of Franklin Center journos -

Jason Stverak

26-Jul-2011

Fallin hopeful of future investments in Oklahoma economy -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-Jul-2011

Gov. Fallin expresses deep concern over “huge impact” of possible federal default -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-Jul-2011

Governor Fallin to undergo arthoscopic hip surgery Tuesday -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-Jul-2011

State’s largest teachers union ready to take on school districts after loss of “trial de novo” option -

Stacy Martin and Patrick B. McGuigan

24-Jul-2011

In GASB exposure drafts, school districts must account for teacher pension liabilities -

Patrick B. McGuigan

22-Jul-2011

Public employee retirement system director reacts cautiously to GASB drafts -

Patrick B. McGuigan

21-Jul-2011

Miller time: Federal default happened once before, and it was not good -

Patrick B. McGuigan

21-Jul-2011

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

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-Jul-2011

The dutiful servant: City finance director ponders a federal default -

Patrick B. McGuigan

19-Jul-2011

Editor’s Notebook: A Chamber hire, a legal hearing, a pension focus -

Patrick B. McGuigan

19-Jul-2011

When a credit is an offset, is an exemption, is a reserve, is a bailout: Task Force tackles insurance industry tax credits -

Patrick B. McGuigan

18-Jul-2011

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

Patrick B. McGuigan

18-Jul-2011

Serving 'the first master' – Tax incentives under legislative microscope -

Billie Rodely

16-Jul-2011

Oklahoma’s primary care physician shortage provokes contrasting analysis -

Patrick B. McGuigan

15-Jul-2011

Governor Fallin announces appointments to Science and Technology Council -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

14-Jul-2011

Legislative leaders approve important interim studies, including education policy questions -

Patrick B. McGuigan

13-Jul-2011

Fallin names Roger H. Stuart to Oklahoma county judgeship -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

13-Jul-2011

On a rainy day, analysts debate best use of Rainy Day Fund deposit -

Patrick B. McGuigan

12-Jul-2011

Economic growth yields 'Rainy Day Fund' deposit of $219 million -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

11-Jul-2011

Oklahoma’s capital city implements mandatory water rotation program -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

11-Jul-2011

The OEA and other state NEA affiliates facing harsher realities, national leadership says -

Stacy Martin and Patrick B. McGuigan

09-Jul-2011

Jim Wilson advances legal challenge to state Senate district lines -

Patrick B. McGuigan

09-Jul-2011

Janet Barresi's “State of Education” speech -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

08-Jul-2011

Oklahoma City state Rep. Sally Kern describes book writing process -

Patrick B. McGuigan

07-Jul-2011

State Chamber senior VP steps down -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

07-Jul-2011

Enns Praised for Work on Health Issues -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

06-Jul-2011

Internal Revenue Service list shows varied state groups losing tax-exempt status -

Stacy Martin

06-Jul-2011

Miller touts positive signs in state government revenues for June -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

06-Jul-2011

Miller describes “up and up” state economy, but worries about U.S. default -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Jul-2011

Study: Oklahoma’s adjusted judicial compensation falls in the upper middle of states -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Jul-2011

Editor’s Notebook: Barresi bashing, benefits boost, farm friends, friendly gift -

Patrick B. McGuigan

01-Jul-2011

KIPP Reach Academy Students reflect on their experience at the college prep school -

Stacy Martin

01-Jul-2011

Fallin puts Sandy Bracken on state banking board -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

01-Jul-2011

Oklahoma City’s KIPP Academy outperforms eighth graders in every other public school in the state’s largest system -

Stacy Martin

30-Jun-2011

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

Patrick B. McGuigan

28-Jun-2011

Education funding priorities criticized, alleged “conflict of interest” assailed -

Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin

28-Jun-2011

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

Jason Stverak

27-Jun-2011

Comprehensive study of 50 states ranks Oklahoma among the worst in unfunded liabilities -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

27-Jun-2011

Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb declares state of emergency due to western Oklahoma wildfires  and drought conditions -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

24-Jun-2011

Wildfire Danger Very High -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

24-Jun-2011

Oklahoma's largest teachers' union losing members -

Stacy Martin and Patrick B. McGuigan

21-Jun-2011

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

Patrick B. McGuigan

17-Jun-2011

Fallin’s first choices: Some donors, some Democrats -

Patrick B. McGuigan

17-Jun-2011

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

Patrick B. McGuigan

16-Jun-2011

Water Resources Board Tabs New Officers, First Woman Chair -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

15-Jun-2011

Joint water policy committee formed, further pension reforms envisioned -

Patrick B. McGuigan

14-Jun-2011

Higher (economics) Education, the “Bowen Rule,” and a challenge to conventional wisdom -

Patrick B. McGuigan

14-Jun-2011

Legislature will soon form joint committee to review state Water Plan -

Patrick B. McGuigan

14-Jun-2011

"A calming, practical influence for cooperation in race relations" -

Patrick B. McGuigan

13-Jun-2011

Looking at Lankford: A freshman member of Congress becomes a player -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Jun-2011

A year makes a difference: James Lankford a leader among freshman conservatives in the U.S. House -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Jun-2011

New study challenges link between taxpayer spending on Higher Ed and economic growth -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

10-Jun-2011

Franklin Center president comments on the changing media landscape -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

10-Jun-2011

Death of legendary civil rights leader provokes chorus of praise -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

09-Jun-2011

Republican national chairman slams President Obama, exults over Boren vacancy -

Patrick B. McGuigan

09-Jun-2011

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

Patrick B. McGuigan

08-Jun-2011

Dan Boren’s departure from Congress sets stage for a competitive election -

Patrick B. McGuigan

08-Jun-2011

Henry Scholarships for special needs students strengthened in new law -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

06-Jun-2011

University of Oklahoma students honored for pro-Israel activism -

Patrick B. McGuigan

06-Jun-2011

Governor Fallin names educator Ginger Tinney to state panel, other recent education appointments sketched -

Patrick B. McGuigan

03-Jun-2011

Treasurer Miller on state economy and government tax revenue: “The crisis is over” -

Patrick B. McGuigan

03-Jun-2011

Texas Democrat applauds Oklahoma for passing health care compact law -

Patrick B. McGuigan

03-Jun-2011

Oklahoma state government revenue 12-month receipts top $10 billion -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

02-Jun-2011

California public pension ruling could have broader implications -

Patrick B. McGuigan

01-Jun-2011

Fallin names choices for hospitals, health, pharmacy board -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

27-May-2011

Waters Resources board spokesman defends water plan process -

Patrick B. McGuigan

26-May-2011

Fallin names GRDA board member, May and April appointments sketched -

Patrick B. McGuigan

26-May-2011

Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan: The end of the beginning -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-May-2011

Oklahoma reeling from storm surge, Governor Fallin declares emergency -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-May-2011

Military “Hugs” slated for Wednesday -

Patrick B. McGuigan

23-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

Wildland firefighter charged with arson -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

19-May-2011

TulsaTech superintendent assails Senator Judy Eason McIntyre -

Patrick B. McGuigan

18-May-2011

Nine inducted into state Journalism Hall of Fame -

Billie Rodely

17-May-2011

Legislative leaders and Governor Fallin announce budget outline -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-May-2011

CapitolBeatOK wins honors from Society of Professional Journalists -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

01-May-2011

Fallin signs municipal collective bargaining repeal -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

29-Apr-2011

The transcript of Sally Kern’s remarks on S.J.R. 15 -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

29-Apr-2011

Rep. Morrissette cheers enactment of passenger rail study -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

28-Apr-2011

Think Tank Journalism: The Future of Investigative Reporting -

Jason Stverak

27-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

Oklahoma’s draft state water plan to be discussed at local meetings -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

19-Apr-2011

New proposed congressional district alignment released -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

14-Apr-2011

Speaker Steele announces standing conference committees -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

13-Apr-2011

As water issues loom large, an Indian country voice reflects on news media relations -

Patrick B. McGuigan

11-Apr-2011

Fallin appointments made in higher education, common education, transportation -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

08-Apr-2011

Extreme Fire Danger Forecast for Sunday -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

02-Apr-2011

Extreme Fire Danger Anticipated -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

01-Apr-2011

Senate leaders comment on Mike Morgan indictment -

Patrick B. McGuigan

31-Mar-2011

Government has no place in journalism -

Jason Stverak

30-Mar-2011

Dank praises tax exemption tradeoff -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

29-Mar-2011

Inman, Lockhart lead criticism of park closings -

Patrick B. McGuigan

29-Mar-2011

Lt. Gov. Lamb named association vice chairman, lands 2013 city meeting -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

25-Mar-2011

Governor Fallin issues wave of appointments -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

25-Mar-2011

Americans for Prosperity state director calls for “focus” and reform -

Billie Rodely

24-Mar-2011

Senate Chamber to host anti-bullying rally -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

22-Mar-2011

Critical Fire Weather Developing -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

22-Mar-2011

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

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

18-Mar-2011

Franklin Center Statement on House Vote to Defund NPR -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

17-Mar-2011

Scott Inman: 'I don't hate Kris Steele' and 'Mike Reynolds never said he hates the Speaker' -

by Patrick B. McGuigan

16-Mar-2011

Fire danger increases significantly, Oklahoma government officials say -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

16-Mar-2011

Senator Judy Eason McIntyre to gain Black Caucus tribute -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

16-Mar-2011

Affidavit asserts Terrill cursed Speaker, threatened to 'break his other' leg -

By Patrick B. McGuigan

14-Mar-2011

How members voted on Terrill reprimand, and what affidavit says -

By Patrick B. McGuigan

14-Mar-2011

ALERT: Representatives Randy Terrill and Mike Reynolds reprimanded by House -

By Patrick B. McGuigan

14-Mar-2011

Franklin Center president responds to Pew report -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

14-Mar-2011

Governor Fallin declares State of Emergency due to wildfires -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

11-Mar-2011

Sixth Oklahoma Water Appreciation Day Set for March 9 -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

05-Mar-2011

Treasurer Miller names investment advisory committee -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

28-Feb-2011

Pro-life strength a Capitol reality in Oklahoma -

By Patrick B. McGuigan

28-Feb-2011

Municipal collective bargaining repeal advances -

Legislative Staff Release

25-Feb-2011

Keeping the waters pure: Gridiron’s 2011 version takes humorous look at 'Mary Land' -

By Publius

24-Feb-2011

Gridiron Club renews its annual 'rip' of national, state, local politicians -

by Patrick B. McGuigan

19-Feb-2011

Senate panel approves ban on texting while driving -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

17-Feb-2011

Pioneer of Oklahoma Politics, John Bryant -

By Brenda Jones Barwick

17-Feb-2011

Sen. Brecheen advances measure to shield mourners at military funerals -

Legislative Staff Release

16-Feb-2011

John Bryant: Tribute to a friend -

By Patrick B. McGuigan

15-Feb-2011

Oklahoma! Shape your future! -

By Billie Rodely

14-Feb-2011

Rep. Rebecca Hamilton, Fallin aide Denise Northrup welcome new Catholic Archbishop Paul Coakley -

by Patrick B. McGuigan

13-Feb-2011

OCPA analyst gives Fallin credit for 'a good start' -

By Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Feb-2011

Governor Mary Fallin's executive budget “not a work of fiction?” Time will tell -

by Patrick B. McGuigan

09-Feb-2011

House Speaker Kris Steele says new rules “dramatically reform” legislative process -

by Patrick B. McGuigan

09-Feb-2011

Analysis: As Obama and Coburn clash over judicial nominee Arvo Mikkanen, supporters defend him -

by Patrick B. McGuigan

09-Feb-2011

State Emergency Operations Center activates preparations -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

08-Feb-2011

Department of Public Safety issues authorization for reduced services -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

08-Feb-2011

Deby Snodgrass named executive director at Tourism Department -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

08-Feb-2011

Approaching winter storm leads to cancellation of “Rose Day” -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

08-Feb-2011

Senate honors Ronald Reagan, America’s 40th president -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

07-Feb-2011

Governor Mary Fallin gives State of the State address -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

07-Feb-2011

Honor Your Father: At Oklahoma Christian University's “Libertas” program, Michael Reagan praises Ronald Reagan's example and model -

by Patrick B. McGuigan

04-Feb-2011

CapitolBeatOK announces new affiliation with the Franklin Center -

03-Feb-2011

President Obama declares emergency for Oklahoma -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

03-Feb-2011

Doak issues insurance disaster declaration -

by Patrick B. McGuigan

02-Feb-2011

OCPA launches new website -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

02-Feb-2011

Ronald Reagan at 100: A fond tribute -

by Patrick B. McGuigan

01-Feb-2011

House Committee hearings bumped by bad weather -

By Patrick B. McGuigan

31-Jan-2011

Governor Mary Fallin declares emergency as storm approaches -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

31-Jan-2011

Democratic Party ID declines, Oklahoma follows national trend -

By Wesley Burt, SoonerPoll

27-Jan-2011

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

By Patrick B. McGuigan

21-Jan-2011

Shelton to file bill honoring Hannah Diggs Atkins -

Legislative Staff Release

20-Jan-2011

Oklahoma Policy Institute adds two new staff analysts -

By Patrick B. McGuigan

20-Jan-2011

Governor Fallin joins Secretary Jackson, Rep. Pittman to 'let freedom ring' -

Patrick B. McGuigan

17-Jan-2011

Kim Holland takes national leadership post, Commissioner Doak responds -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

14-Jan-2011

Nominations sought for 'Outstanding Achievement Award' in Agriculture -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

12-Jan-2011

Governor Fallin’s Inaugural Food Drive a Success -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

12-Jan-2011

Miller sworn in as Oklahoma’s 18th State Treasurer -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

10-Jan-2011

Governor Mary Fallin’s inaugural address -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

10-Jan-2011

Fallin’s family Inaugural and other events highlight 'Oklahoma Firsts' -

Patrick B. McGuigan

09-Jan-2011

Corporation Commission Chair Dana Murphy to take two oaths on Monday -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

08-Jan-2011

As oral arguments were set in lawsuit, Jolley repeated plea for appointment delay -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

08-Jan-2011

2011 Inaugural: Still outdoors, unless it’s not -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

08-Jan-2011

Gov. Henry names Judge Gurich to Supreme Court -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

07-Jan-2011

In farewell exchange with CapitolBeatOK, Governor reflects on 'the best medicine any parent can ask for' -

Patrick B. McGuigan

07-Jan-2011

As Attorney General, Scott Pruitt will challenge federal health care mandate -

Patrick B. McGuigan

07-Jan-2011

Scott Pruitt praises Drew Edmondson for 'outstanding' transition process -

Patrick B. McGuigan

07-Jan-2011

Sen. Jolley, Chamber’s Morgan join to decry 6-1 court ruling -

Patrick B. McGuigan

07-Jan-2011

Inaugural Committee releases information on ceremonies, contingencies for cold day in... -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

06-Jan-2011

Nontraditional icons focus of new Capitol exhibit -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

06-Jan-2011

Fallin names Dr. Stephen McKeever as Secretary of Science and Technology -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

06-Jan-2011

Corporation Commission approves PSO settlement -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

05-Jan-2011

Governor-elect Mary Fallin to retain Alex Pettit as Chief Information Officer -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

05-Jan-2011

Governor-elect Mary Fallin selects Mike Ming as Energy Secretary -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

05-Jan-2011

Rep. Mike Brown calls for House investigation of Rep. Terrill’s action -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

05-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

Fallin food drive extended to inauguration day, 'firsts' celebrated -

Patrick B. McGuigan

04-Jan-2011

Pro-Tem Designate Bingman announces committees, organizational meeting Tuesday -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

03-Jan-2011

AFP-Oklahoma lists 2011 policy goals -

Patrick B. McGuigan

30-Dec-2010

OFRG to cease operations, Peter Rudy moves to Oklahoma Watchdog -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

30-Dec-2010

Proctor: Allow Independents to vote in presidential primaries -

Legislative Staff Release

30-Dec-2010

Gov. Henry announces federal aid for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers in 72 counties -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

30-Dec-2010

Gov. Henry appoints Pottawatomie County judge -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

27-Dec-2010

Governor Henry bust dedication set for January 4 -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

27-Dec-2010

Oklahoma’s Kalyn Free closes INDN’s List, saying 'Yakoke' (Thank you) -

Patrick B. McGuigan

23-Dec-2010

Speaker-elect announces House Committee Assignments -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

23-Dec-2010

Henry, Inhofe, Coburn finish off 2010 with highest marks in years -

Wesley Burt, SoonerPoll

22-Dec-2010

Fallin names Michael Thompson as Public Safety Commissioner -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

22-Dec-2010

Steele promises sensible redistricting process -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

15-Dec-2010

Oklahoma City redistricting meeting slated for Wednesday, December 15 -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

14-Dec-2010

Governor-elect Fallin retains Ashwood at Emergency Management -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

14-Dec-2010

Foresters says real trees add Christmas magic -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

14-Dec-2010

Meir Shlomo, Israeli consul, reflects on world events, and 'OKIE' ties -

Patrick B. McGuigan

11-Dec-2010

Oklahoma Israel Exchange (OKIE) honors Betty Price, promotes cultural exchanges -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Dec-2010

Governor-elect Fallin retains Major General Deering as Adjutant General -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

10-Dec-2010

Steele to influence National Leadership Choice -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

10-Dec-2010

Wendy Taylor Gregory will lead Fallin’s Tulsa office -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

07-Dec-2010

Lamb names chief of staff, communications director -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

06-Dec-2010

House to study government streamlining -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

02-Dec-2010

Treasurer-elect Ken Miller names leadership team -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

02-Dec-2010

Governor-elect Fallin releases inaugural schedule, including food drive -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

02-Dec-2010

Inhofe, McCaleb cheer Fallin’s decision retaining Ridley at transportation -

Patrick B. McGuigan

02-Dec-2010

Christmas tree lighting Wednesday evening -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

01-Dec-2010

Fallin’s departing chief joins government relations firm -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

30-Nov-2010

Fallin's feminine firsts: Women are notable among early appointees -

Patrick B. McGuigan

26-Nov-2010

Oklahoma City landowners recognized for forest stewardship -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

24-Nov-2010

Fallin selects Phyllis Hudecki as secretary of education -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

23-Nov-2010

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

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

23-Nov-2010

Two leading state House Democrats ponder post-election changes -

Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin

22-Nov-2010

Attorney General-elect Pruitt names First Assistant and Chief of Staff -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

19-Nov-2010

Governor-elect Fallin names Aragon Secretary of Veterans Affairs -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

19-Nov-2010

Sen. Steve Russell announces 'Pros for Vets' -

Legislative Staff Release

18-Nov-2010

Drive to curb texting while driving begins in Oklahoma -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

18-Nov-2010

Speaker Steele and colleagues take oath of office -

Patrick B. McGuigan

17-Nov-2010

Fallin announces administrative positions -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

17-Nov-2010

Todd Lamb’s Senate resignation official, candidates jockey for post -

Patrick B. McGuigan

15-Nov-2010

Governor-elect Fallin names Jim Reese secretary of agriculture -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

15-Nov-2010

Study examines ad valorem reimbursement funding gap -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

15-Nov-2010

Fallin names key economic advisors at Tulsa event -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

11-Nov-2010

Henry seeks federal aid for farmers and ranchers -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

11-Nov-2010

Edmondson and two others named Oklahoma Water Pioneers -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

11-Nov-2010

'Convicted' – Kris Steele on veterans, corrections, colleagues and vision -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Nov-2010

Governor-elect Mary Fallin names Denise Northrup Chief of Staff -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

10-Nov-2010

Sen. Myers tapped to head Appropriations -

Legislative Staff Release

10-Nov-2010

Carol Hefner plans to 'show up' for the Todd Lamb Senate vacancy -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Nov-2010

Brian Bingman, Mike Schulz designated Senate leaders -

Patrick B. McGuigan

09-Nov-2010

Former Catoosa Court Clerk suspected of embezzling city funds -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

09-Nov-2010

Fallin names Coffee, Nichols to co-chair transition -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

09-Nov-2010

Gov. Henry names Judge Douglas Combs to Supreme Court -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

08-Nov-2010

Global diabetes awareness event at Capitol this Sunday -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

08-Nov-2010

Scott Pruitt announces leader of A.G. transition -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

08-Nov-2010

Meacham to chair State Chamber’s E.D. Committee -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

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