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Oklahoma Eagle Forum remembers Phyllis Schlafly -

Bunny Chambers

12-Sep-2016

Joe Dorman to run Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

09-Sep-2016

COMMENTARY -- ln the land of immigrants, time for reform -

Justin Alan Lindstrom

08-Sep-2016

Gross receipts to state treasury continue to fall, Oklahoma unemployment tops national rate -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

07-Sep-2016

Mother Teresa: on Being Christ’s disciple, and a prayer of adoration -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

05-Sep-2016

Mother Teresa’s speech at the national Prayer Breakfast in 1994 -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

05-Sep-2016

Gov. Fallin declares Pawnee County emergency, Corporation Commission presses to stop injection wells near earthquake epicenter -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

05-Sep-2016

Harvard Republican Club letter to members and alumni: We will not support Donald Trump -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

05-Sep-2016

State of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation agree on hunting and fishing compact -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

01-Sep-2016

Oklahoma City’s Harding Fine Arts students excel at U.S. Open Karate Tournament -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

31-Aug-2016

Still They Rise: Students honored at Madinah’s Educational Foundation program -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

29-Aug-2016

State Rep. Chuck Hoskin’s on his Harley, driving for motorcycle safety -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

27-Aug-2016

Fallin signs election proclamations for five state questions, as November ballot takes shape -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

24-Aug-2016

A Prayer blessing a tree planted to honor Mark Costello: ‘The wind that stirs its leaves’ -

Rev. Stephen V. Hamilton, S.T.L.

23-Aug-2016

Near the Labor Department Mark Costello led, a blessed Redbud tree is planted in his honor -

Patrick B. McGuigan

23-Aug-2016

Those ‘in the Arena’ – Citizens in a Republic -

Joe Dorman

23-Aug-2016

On Saturday (Aug. 27), Oklahoma County black elected officials host Third Annual College Fair at MetroTech -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

22-Aug-2016

Advocates of initiative measures for process reform and medical marijuana may fall short -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

21-Aug-2016

James Lankford helps to lead national drive affirming ‘In God We Trust’ as the national motto -

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-Aug-2016

Unity Prayer Service & Walk scheduled in Oklahoma City -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

14-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

Summer 2016 marks 15 years of work for Oklahoma City’s Jones PR -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

11-Aug-2016

Positive Tomorrows adds pre-K level and expands services for school opening day -

Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel

09-Aug-2016

Editor’s Notebook: Porter Scholarship, Toll Fellowship, a College Fair -

Patrick B. McGuigan

09-Aug-2016

Paul Abner, Craig Eidson, and the late Milton Friedman – Men of Issachar for our times -

Patrick B. McGuigan

06-Aug-2016

Current downturn in Oklahoma’s gross tax receipts has lasted longer than the Great Recession downturn -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

06-Aug-2016

New high school supported through Oklahoma’s Opportunity Scholarship Fund policy -

Patrick B. McGuigan

04-Aug-2016

Fall 2017: Cristo Rey Catholic High School will open in Oklahoma City -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

04-Aug-2016

COMMENTARY: An Apple for Teachers is an Ax for State Employees -

Joe Dorman

03-Aug-2016

Eradication of feral hogs will be subject of House Interim Study -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

29-Jul-2016

Rep. Mike Ritze – NPLEx Continues to Prevent Illegal Sales of Medicines Containing PSE -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

27-Jul-2016

U.S. Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma leads push for Conscience Protection Act of 2016 -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-Jul-2016

COMMENTARY For the sake of the ten, for the sake of us all – 2016’s new hope for criminal justice reform -

Patrick B. McGuigan

24-Jul-2016

ANALYSIS -- As the future rushes in: Tuition hikes and horses and buggies vs. MOOCs and Innovation -

Patrick B. McGuigan

23-Jul-2016

Rep. Richard Morrissette will host interim study on public health challenges of the Zika virus -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

16-Jul-2016

Black Lives Matter and allies sponsor Oklahoma Rally; Police Shootings nationwide documented -

The City Sentinel staff

10-Jul-2016

COMMENTARY Light at the end of the tunnel, deeds in life, to Eternity, reaping the harvest, working together for good -

Patrick B. McGuigan

07-Jul-2016

Gross Receipts to Oklahoma Treasury: June report documents ‘downward trajectory,’ scope of Recession -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

07-Jul-2016

Oklahoma City June 2016 sales tax summary: Collections down 7.7 percent from last year -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

05-Jul-2016

A Future of Freedom for “every man, woman and child” – Ronald Reagan’s July 4, 1986 speech -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

01-Jul-2016

John F. Kennedy -- From Independence Square on July 4, 1962: ‘A fabric of law and progress’ -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

01-Jul-2016

John Adams: From an Address to the Continental Congress supporting the Declaration, July 1, 177 -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

30-Jun-2016

U.S. Supreme Court slaps down Texas abortion regulations, Oklahomans respond -

Patrick B. McGuigan

28-Jun-2016

COMMENTARY: As we conclude Immigrant Heritage Month, it’s time for reform -

Francisco J. Treviño

27-Jun-2016

Broad coalition presses for historic criminal justice reform in Oklahoma -

Patrick B. McGuigan

27-Jun-2016

After submission of more than 200,000 signatures, ballot status likely for historic criminal justice reform initiatives -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

27-Jun-2016

Potential Bonanza through Internet Gaming available to non-U.S. Citizens, based on Native American lands? -

Patrick B. McGuigan

24-Jun-2016

OCU business school reduces tuition for energy programs -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

21-Jun-2016

Gov. Fallin delays implementation of Highway Patrol program using card ‘readers’ in asset forfeiture -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

18-Jun-2016

Challenging legislative session had its bright spots -

Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin

14-Jun-2016

First Novel, Last President: Richard Engle’s themes and insights yield a worthy debut -

Patrick B. McGuigan

13-Jun-2016

Leaders of Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) condemn ‘monstrous attack’ in Orlando -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

12-Jun-2016

Judicial Confirmation and Retention in the age of Joe Biden and Donald Trump – A Perfect Storm or a Perfect Mess? -

Patrick B. McGuigan

11-Jun-2016

Editor’s Notebook: Waiting on DOC, Pro-life measures praised, Fallin sees silver lining, and Spiropoulos speaks out -

Patrick B. McGuigan

09-Jun-2016

COMMENTARY Getting the right answer by changing the question: If left-wing academic bias is a given, why should taxpayers finance it? -

Patrick B. McGuigan

08-Jun-2016

May Gross Receipts to Oklahoma treasury: Lowest in six years -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

06-Jun-2016

Reader Poll Part Two: The Death Penalty – Why or why not? -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Jun-2016

Local group kicks off campaign opposing “Right to Farm” – S.Q. 777 -

Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel

03-Jun-2016

State Question 777 (right to farm proposal) beats back opposition lawsuit -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

03-Jun-2016

‘A productive, tax-paying citizen’ who supports criminal justice reform -

Natasha Purnell

03-Jun-2016

Editor’s Notebook: Criminal Justice reform advances, Pruitt outlines response to Obama administration move, Fallin looks on the bright side -

Patrick B. McGuigan

02-Jun-2016

Laws opposing federal transgender guidance fall short, but Oklahoma Legislature approves resolution backing A.G. Pruitt’s lawsuit -

Patrick B. McGuigan

30-May-2016

Text of Oklahoma House Concurrent Resolution 1021 -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

27-May-2016

Obama Administration's 'Dear Colleague Letter on Transgender Students' -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

27-May-2016

Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty analyzes grand jury report -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-May-2016

Pruitt says Corrections Department 'failed to do its job,' in process that was often 'careless, cavalier' -

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-May-2016

Grand Jury report runs 106 pages, delivering strong criticism of death penalty process -

Patrick B. McGuigan

19-May-2016

Joyful advocates join in Tulsa to celebrate release of two innocent men: Malcolm Scott and De'Marchoe Carpenter -

Patrick B. McGuigan

19-May-2016

'I'll Fly Away' Foundation brings music and songwriting into ASTEC Classroom -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

18-May-2016

Reader Poll: Death Penalty – Why or why not? -

Patrick B. McGuigan

15-May-2016

Telling tales: When the ‘metafictional’ narrative of Ben Rhodes trumped truth -

Patrick B. McGuigan

13-May-2016

Anheuser-Busch Budweiser Clydesdales visit Capitol to mark $1 million gift to American Red Cross -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

08-May-2016

As National Charter Schools Week concludes, Oklahoma success stories are shared -

Patrick B. McGuigan

07-May-2016

Oklahoma oil and gas tax collections lowest in 17 years, as post-recession economic gains are erased -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

07-May-2016

Editor’s notebook: Email confusion, applause for reforms, credit questions, long-shot Democrat -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-May-2016

Oklahoma Innocence Project to highlight push for criminal justice reforms -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-May-2016

On May 10, Dr. Freda Deskin, founder of ASTEC Charter Schools, will garner HealthCorps honor during ceremony in New York City -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

03-May-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

Carl Bernstein will keynote 2016 Oklahoma awards banquet for Society of Professional Journalists -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

24-Apr-2016

Six of Oklahoma's 'leading ladies' garner Byliner Awards from Association for Women in Communications -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

24-Apr-2016

Paul English, veteran state Capitol reporter, dies after long illness -

Patrick B. McGuigan

22-Apr-2016

'Nous nous souvenons' – Robert Joseph Morrissette, Rep. Morrissette's father, dies after lengthy illness -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

20-Apr-2016

Watch-Out One: His 'gut' says no indictments in death penalty probe, as Joe Allbaugh tackles Corrections reform -

Patrick B. McGuigan

13-Apr-2016

Editor's Notebook: Dr. Coburn's remedy, Lockhart injured, Inman declares disaster, Hickman says budget forthcoming -

Patrick B. McGuigan

12-Apr-2016

COMMENTARY -- Our posterity: 'Total Age Dependency Ratio' means we need each other, and wiser education policies -

Patrick B. McGuigan

11-Apr-2016

Three Oklahomans honored, Norman City Government gets 'Black Hole' award from FOI Oklahoma -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Apr-2016

Costello family members join to present Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence to Hideaway -

Patrick B. McGuigan

09-Apr-2016

Oklahoma's March 2016 Gross Receipts to Treasury are lowest in four years -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

07-Apr-2016

Sounds of Silence: Oklahoma County votes on a beautiful spring day (TODAY) -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Apr-2016

Honoring 'The Defender' – the story of one of America's most consequential newspapers -

Patrick B. McGuigan

02-Apr-2016

Mr. Levit and Mr. Welborn go to Washington, meeting with Obama, Lankford, Inhofe -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

31-Mar-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

Nothing but net? Reflections on 'leadership, and a willingness to be a team player' -

Joe Dorman

29-Mar-2016

Oklahoma Bipartisan Death Penalty Review Commission formed, supported -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

29-Mar-2016

A request for reader input: Why, or why not, the death penalty? -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-Mar-2016

Rep. David Derby releases new data from pseudoephedrine monitoring system -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

24-Mar-2016

Active, and Striving for Dreams – Oklahoma City's Positive Tomorrows serves homeless children -

Patrick B. McGuigan

23-Mar-2016

Harding Fine Arts Academy's math teacher, Jennifer Burris, named DaVinci Institute's A+ Teacher of the Year -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

23-Mar-2016

JonesPR garners national award in 'PRWEEK' competition -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

22-Mar-2016

Oklahoman Tara Huddleston echoes Stotsky and Gray, saying the Hofmeister Academic Standards 'are not ready' -

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-Mar-2016

'A mile wide and an inch deep' – The Hofmeister Academic Standards under critical scrutiny -

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-Mar-2016

Leading academic says Oklahoma Department of Education's Academic standards 'are not worth following' -

Patrick B. McGuigan

14-Mar-2016

By the numbers: 'A priority in public education for hiring people outside the classroom' -

Patrick B. McGuigan

12-Mar-2016

Oklahoma Republican Leaders: Education Savings Accounts will not be considered this year -

Patrick B. McGuigan

11-Mar-2016

Construction under way for new Choctaw Nation headquarters -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

10-Mar-2016

1889 Institute presents “blueprint” for Oklahoma education reforms -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

10-Mar-2016

Oklahoma's Gross Receipts to the Treasury fall for tenth straight month -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

05-Mar-2016

The Bob Dylan Archive comes to Tulsa, Oklahoma -

Staff Report

02-Mar-2016

School Choice Supporters Rally at the Oklahoma Capitol -

Patrick B. McGuigan

02-Mar-2016

Oklahoma's Dr. Tom Coburn endorses Marco Rubio for President -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

29-Feb-2016

House Democrats say their legislation is not getting floor consideration -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

29-Feb-2016

Happily Singing the Blues in a Red State – Oklahoma Democrats are relevant -

Patrick B. McGuigan

27-Feb-2016

For Super Tuesday, Frank Keating endorses Marco Rubio, amid tide of support from elected officials -

Patrick B. McGuigan

27-Feb-2016

French Jewish family heir regains title to Nazi-stolen painting of ‘Shepherdess’ -

Patrick B. McGuigan

24-Feb-2016

Rep. David Derby touts study that finds large shortage of primary care physicians in the state of Oklahoma -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

24-Feb-2016

Large fire near Okmulgee, Oklahoma, nearly contained -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

22-Feb-2016

Advertising opportunities for March 2016 edition of The City Sentinel close on Tuesday, February 23 -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

19-Feb-2016

By the numbers, for whom the bells toll: 1 grand jury, (more than) 2 death penalty foes, 3 resignations, 4 months of investigation, and 5 men – including Richard Glossip – on death row -

Patrick B. McGuigan

18-Feb-2016

Every now and then, she's right: Fallin's corrections reforms are needed -

Joe Dorman

17-Feb-2016

Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt says he will push to set execution dates after grand jury report's release -

Patrick B. McGuigan

15-Feb-2016

More than the Richard Glossip case: For the Constitution, for social justice, for reasons pragmatic and humane, put the death penalty into mothballs -

Patrick B. McGuigan

15-Feb-2016

COMMENTARY: Dust to dust, ashes to ashes … Reflections on law, mortality and the meaning of words -

Patrick B. McGuigan

13-Feb-2016

Second Annual Muslim Day at the Capitol set for February 26 -

Darla Shelden

13-Feb-2016

ANALYSIS: Education Savings Accounts breathe new life into policy debates -

Patrick B. McGuigan

12-Feb-2016

As 2016 session begins, Democrats assail Gov. Fallin and Republicans in the Legislature -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Feb-2016

The Blaine Truth: How an obscure historical Nativism could (but doesn't have to) undo school choice -

Patrick B. McGuigan

09-Feb-2016

Family Policy Institute of Oklahoma to host marriage and family scholar -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

07-Feb-2016

Governor Mary Fallin Delivers 2016 State of the State Address -

05-Feb-2016

OPINION: Gratitude for 10 years of 'the peak of education in Oklahoma' -

J.R. Gray

05-Feb-2016

ANALYSIS, Part Three: Mary Fallin gets it – the problem with prisons, and the challenge of reform -

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

VOICE OKC holds Restorative Justice Sunday presentation -

Darla Shelden

31-Jan-2016

Pro-Lifers come to Capitol Wednesday (February 3) for annual Rose Day -

Patrick B. McGuigan

31-Jan-2016

Oklahoma Legislators file 1,625 new bills and 73 joint resolutions to consider in 2016 session -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

28-Jan-2016

LGBT advocates criticize 26 measures introduced in Oklahoma Legislature -

Staff Report

27-Jan-2016

Governor Mary Fallin proclaims 'School Choice Week' in Oklahoma -

27-Jan-2016

Price Lang Consulting establishes UCO scholarship -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

27-Jan-2016

Opinion: Addressing the heartbreak of addiction -

Jeb Bush

27-Jan-2016

Oklahoma Academy recommendations include tax reform, budget transparency and Medicaid Expansion -

Patrick B. McGuigan

24-Jan-2016

Jones Public Relations launches “The Oklahoma 100” as online publishing platform -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

24-Jan-2016

ACLU Executive Director Kiesel encourages Oklahoma Legislature to expand Medicaid -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

14-Jan-2016

Rep. Morrissette’s Earthquake damage hearing Friday, January 15 -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

14-Jan-2016

Arkansas as a Tipping Point, and critiques of a one-cent sales tax hike for education -

Patrick B. McGuigan

14-Jan-2016

Trump endorses ‘Protect Life and Marriage Marriage Oklahoma’ drive -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

13-Jan-2016

Light-heavyweight bout for 2016: Scott Pruitt vs. Gary Jones -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Jan-2016

Marco Rubio leads presidential field in endorsements from Oklahoma legislators -

Patrick B. McGuigan

07-Jan-2016

The Nation's Best of the Worst Reporting for 2015, from the Media Research Center -

Patrick B. McGuigan

03-Jan-2016

Gov. Fallin names Andy Lester to State Regents, appoints others, announces FEMA approval -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

31-Dec-2015

Rep. Richard Morrissette criticizes Fallin administration’s response on earthquakes -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

31-Dec-2015

Istook’s Insights: Good deeds and Christmas, faith and freedom -

Ernest Istook

29-Dec-2015

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma launches PokerTribe.com and Pokertribe.gov programs -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

29-Dec-2015

iOKCPS program offers personalized educational opportunities to local students -

Darla Shelden

27-Dec-2015

ReMerge program graduates ninth class, successful rehabilitation and recovery program continues -

Darla Shelden

27-Dec-2015

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

Istook's Insights: Sympathy for the Trump, more debt, guns and control -

Ernest Istook

27-Dec-2015

An expression of God's love, in the innocence of a child -

Ernest Istook

24-Dec-2015

Road and Bridge 'Super PAC' gets 'green light' -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

22-Dec-2015

1889 Institute analyzes TSET spending patterns -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

22-Dec-2015

Oklahoma State Board of Education looks at teacher shortage, A-F reports -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

21-Dec-2015

Democrats assail Republicans, blaming them for 'revenue failure' -

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-Dec-2015

Oklahoma State Board of Education approves changes to teacher evaluation system -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

19-Dec-2015

Istook's Insights: U.N. and the Internet, P.C. Police -

Ernest Istook

18-Dec-2015

NEWS ANALYSIS: Scholar fears choice opportunities could be smothered in higher regulation -

Patrick B. McGuigan

18-Dec-2015

Weak General Revenue Fund collections to trigger Oklahoma government 'revenue failure' this year -

Capitol BeatOK Staff Report

16-Dec-2015

Istook’s Insights: Hot air in Paris, U.S. dreamers, Pentagon PC -

Ernest Istook

16-Dec-2015

Sens. Patrick Anderson and John Sparks launch Bill of Rights monument project -

Patrick B. McGuigan

15-Dec-2015

Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas! And other good wishes, too. -

Joe Dorman

15-Dec-2015

Istook’s Insights: Terrorism, ‘no-fly’ flaws, and a wild blame game -

Ernest Istook

15-Dec-2015

Oklahoma City firm Jones PR named finalist in National PRWeek awards for advocacy -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

14-Dec-2015

National group praises Oklahoma's charter school authorizing standards -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

14-Dec-2015

Gross Receipts to the Oklahoma Treasury continued to fall in November -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

09-Dec-2015

A surprise attack, and a reminder that evil exists -

Ernest Istook

07-Dec-2015

Istook’s Insights: Fake reports of racism, PC suicide -

Ernest Istook

05-Dec-2015

Gov. Fallin forms fact-finding group to study reuse of ‘produced water’ -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

04-Dec-2015

State law changed to boost recruitment of volunteer firefighters -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

01-Dec-2015

Rep. Cory Williams presses Secretary Michael Teague to use all grant money for earthquake study -

01-Dec-2015

Interim Review: Rep. Randy McDaniel outlines pension system improvements -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

01-Dec-2015

Interim Review: Rep. Richard Morrissette intends to file Nutrition measures -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

30-Nov-2015

Oklahomans back Educational Options, School Choice high on minds of voters -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

30-Nov-2015

1889 Institute of Oklahoma proposes to eliminate Certificates of Need (CON), deeming them government-enforced cartels -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

29-Nov-2015

Joint House/Senate meeting focused on best practices for preserving and maintaining a restored Capitol -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

27-Nov-2015

Remembering the meaning of Thanksgiving -

Erik Telford

25-Nov-2015

Istook's Insights: Obama calls critics cowards, but they will fight him -

Ernest Istook

25-Nov-2015

In Joy, Thankfulness, Praise: Remembering John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Ronald Wilson Reagan -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-Nov-2015

Syrian refugee policy provokes conservative debate in Oklahoma -

Staff Report

24-Nov-2015

At Capitol ceremony, Democrats make it official: Independents can vote in primary elections -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

23-Nov-2015

Legislators analyze prolonged drought still affecting much of Oklahoma -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

22-Nov-2015

Gov. Fallin, Superintendent Hofmeister will host students, Foster Children for Oklahoma Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

21-Nov-2015

Istook's Insights: Limits to compassion, and the death of language -

Ernest Istook

21-Nov-2015

Positive Tomorrows, school for homeless children, celebrates 25 years of service -

CapitolBeatok Staff Report

19-Nov-2015

Istook's Insights: Bad economics: food stamp excesses, Minimum wage makes government the boss -

Ernest Istook

19-Nov-2015

Contractors say road construction work plan may be in jeopardy -

Staff Report

18-Nov-2015

Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association touts results of economic impact study -

Staff Report

18-Nov-2015

Farmers and Ranchers join to boost State Question 777 (Right to Farm) on November 2016 ballot -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

18-Nov-2015

Istook's Insights: Bad lessons from the University of Missouri resignation -

Ernest Istook

17-Nov-2015

State Education Department forms task force in response to fraud in Swink, Oklahoma -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

16-Nov-2015

Oklahoma state Rep. Charlie Joyner announces he will not seek re-election in 2015 -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

16-Nov-2015

After Paris: Rep. Wesselhoft joins OU students for city event, OCU hosts dialogue -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

16-Nov-2015

Editor's Notebook: Cathy's grace, AJ touts progress reducing juvenile incarceration, Anastasia looks at Kindergarten preparation -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

16-Nov-2015

Oklahoma Interfaith group plans “prayers for Paris” in response to terrorist attacks -

Patrick B. McGuigan

15-Nov-2015

Lucky Day: PAYRight program for past-due taxes ends Friday evening, November 13 -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

12-Nov-2015

Veterans Day 2015: Armistice, Peace, Soldiers, Sacrifice -

Patrick B. McGuigan

11-Nov-2015

Oklahoma Gov. Fallin appoints Melissa Houston, top aide to Attorney General Pruitt, as Labor Commissioner -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

10-Nov-2015

Istook Insights: Presidential debates will change, some law enforcement officials stand up to Obama -

Ernest Istook

10-Nov-2015

At First Amendment Banquet, Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran recounts clash of “Kingdom Consequences” and “Worldly Consequences” -

Patrick B. McGuigan

09-Nov-2015

Istook's Insights: Religious observance slips, Houston transgender measure rejected -

Ernest Istook

09-Nov-2015

OBSERVATIONS On the Paseo, journalist Scott Carter settles into new role at the ACLU of Oklahoma -

Patrick B. McGuigan

07-Nov-2015

Treasurer Ken Miller's new report: All state government revenue streams lower than projected -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

06-Nov-2015

Istook's Insights: Immigrants and welfare spending, global warming quackery -

Ernest Istook

05-Nov-2015

Rep. Mark McCullough will retire at end of present House term -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

03-Nov-2015

Oklahoma House of Representatives gathers for special interim meeting -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

02-Nov-2015

Jonathan Small named president of Oklahoma's leading state public policy 'think tank' -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

02-Nov-2015

New Oklahoma state laws take effect -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

31-Oct-2015

Right-to-Try Law takes effect in Oklahoma -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

31-Oct-2015

Halloween surprises: Politics and Raids -

Ernest Istook

31-Oct-2015

Jenner is Woman of the Year? Stop the Insanity -

Ernest Istook

29-Oct-2015

COMMENTARY It's time for Gov. Fallin to appoint a Commissioner of Labor. Cathy Costello is the best choice -

Patrick B. McGuigan

29-Oct-2015

Robert Henry to receive 'Light, Leadership & Legacy' Award -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

26-Oct-2015

Istook's Insights: Vast conspiracy, and a vast failure -

Ernest Istook

26-Oct-2015

Cyndi Munson makes a splash, winning House District 85 for Democrats -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-Oct-2015

Oklahoma City's Brenda Jones Barwick among top honorees at Women in Communications conference -

Staff Report

22-Oct-2015

Rep. Mark McCullough floats idea of a service tax to replace income tax levy -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

22-Oct-2015

Michael Carnuccio departs OCPA to assume new leadership position -

Staff Report

22-Oct-2015

Mix-up, debacle, delay -- Lethal injection protocol flaws trigger controversy, introspection, and reconsideration of the death penalty -

Patrick B. McGuigan

21-Oct-2015

Istook’s Insights: Mandated citizen behavior, spending ‘crisis’ -

Ernest Istook

21-Oct-2015

PAYRight program promoting past-due tax collections exceeds expectations -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

20-Oct-2015

Istook’s Insights: Taxpayers pay for climate propaganda, standing for the National Anthem, buying and paying for compliance -

Ernest Istook

20-Oct-2015

At the eleventh hour, Feds grant Oklahoma 'REAL ID' reprieve -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

16-Oct-2015

Lawsuit truce called until Spring 2016 on Oklahoma drug debacle – Glossip, Cole and Grant executions on hold -

Patrick B. McGuigan

16-Oct-2015

State Sen. Frank Simpson honored for work to assist military veterans -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

16-Oct-2015

Rep. Mike Christian proposes law enforcement consolidation -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

15-Oct-2015

Gross Receipts to the Oklahoma state Treasury continued to shrink in September -

Staff Report

15-Oct-2015

Tax Commission Offers PAYRight OK program -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

14-Oct-2015

In under a decade, tribal gaming boosted OK state government revenues $1 billion -

Patrick B. McGuigan

14-Oct-2015

Sen. Jolley touts agreement to relocate Medical Examiner's office -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

14-Oct-2015

Gov. Mary Fallin boosts awareness of domestic violence -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

13-Oct-2015

Istook's Insights: Obama threatens to veto oil bonanza, stop eating, body image and gun propaganda -

Ernest Istook

13-Oct-2015

Rep. Morrissette sponsors interim legislative hearing on brain and nutrition health -

Staff Report

12-Oct-2015

COMMENTARY: The man who made the world one -

Patrick B. McGuigan

12-Oct-2015

Moratorium Now! It's time to put a hold on executions in Oklahoma -

Patrick B. McGuigan

11-Oct-2015

A Young story: Changing a life and making a difference -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

10-Oct-2015

Death penalty controversy rages, investigations of Oklahoma's process proceed -

Patrick B. McGuigan

09-Oct-2015

From Sinai, to the Capitol, to OCPA , the Ten Commandments -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

08-Oct-2015

From Gov. Mary Fallin's office – Frequently asked questions about the execution chemical protocols -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

05-Oct-2015

Istook's Insights: fanatical big spending, embarassment by world leaders -

Ernest Istook

05-Oct-2015

Rep. Claudia Griffith encourages teacher pay raise; Rep. Randy McDaniel also has ideas -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

04-Oct-2015

Glossip's week: How a 3-2 appeals court “No, go ahead” became a 5-0 “Hell Yes -- Stop!” -

Patrick B. McGuigan

03-Oct-2015

Istook's Insights: The media sinks, and no more playing 'tag' -

Ermest Istook

03-Oct-2015

Glossip gets 37 more days, as state examines execution process -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

01-Oct-2015

Glossip lawyers submit appeal to U.S. Supreme Court -

Staff Report

30-Sep-2015

Istook's Insights: Religious rights erode, Pope encourages American bishops to shine a light -

Ernest Istook

30-Sep-2015

State Appeals court turns down Glossip appeal, next stop is the U.S. Supreme Court -

Patrick B. McGuigan

29-Sep-2015

COMMENTARY: 48 Hours for Glossip. When in doubt, kick it out -

Patrick B. McGuigan

28-Sep-2015

More than emergency management: 'Resilience' institute launches three-track program -

Patrick B. McGuigan

27-Sep-2015

Legislative Black Caucus honors the past, present and future at A.C. Hamlin Banquet on Sept. 28 -

Staff Report

27-Sep-2015

Istook's Insights: No religious test, a divided nation, the biggest loser in the debates -

Ernest Istook

24-Sep-2015

Wild Wednesday: All hell breaks loose in Glossip investigation(s) -

Patrick B. McGuigan

24-Sep-2015

Democratic House Leader Scott Inman's Interim study focused on access to quality, affordable child care -

CapitolBeat Staff Report

22-Sep-2015

Istook's Insights: Shutdown not catastrophe, Medicaid money, and 'there she is' -

Ernest Istook

22-Sep-2015

Rep. James Lockhart will not seek re-election -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

22-Sep-2015

Some more time: Glossip's advocates joyful over stay, critics somewhat muted -

Patrick B. McGuigan

19-Sep-2015

Alternate narrative: Glossip brief before Oklahoma appeals court focuses on Constitution, inconsistencies in testimony, behavior of original investigators -

Patrick B. McGuigan

19-Sep-2015

Richard Glossip Reprieve Request -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

15-Sep-2015

COMMENTARY State Budget Cuts Result in Lower Services, Higher Fees -

Joe Dorman

15-Sep-2015

OCPA’s Trent England applauds new Corrections reforms -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

15-Sep-2015

Legislators convene Interim hearing on uninsured motorists, licensing and insuring of 'non-traditional' residents -

Staff Report

14-Sep-2015

Istook's Insights: Doctored Docs, Cooked books, Europe's Crisis -

Ernest Istook

14-Sep-2015

ReMerge program held seventh graduation ceremony at Oklahoma History Center -

Darla Shelden

13-Sep-2015

COMMENTARY Books of numbers, translations, alternatives, aspirations and justice: Time for mercy, not sacrifice -

Patrick B. McGuigan

13-Sep-2015

Istook's Insights: New jobs go to immigrants, Congress gave Obama a blank check on Iran, Bureaucrats neglect veterans -

Ernest Istook

12-Sep-2015

New Evidence in Glossip case will be presented Monday, September 14 from Attorneys Don Knight, Mark Olive and Kathleen Lord -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

12-Sep-2015

Insight: Moral decay is at the heart of plummeting student test scores -

Ernest Istook

11-Sep-2015

Rep. Morrissette honors U.S. Grant senior, Gregoria Arredondo -

Staff Report

10-Sep-2015

Oct. 18-22 training: OU plans 'Resilience Development' certification -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

09-Sep-2015

Cyndi Munson wins House District 85 for Democrats, defeating Republican Chip Carter -

Patrick B. McGuigan

09-Sep-2015

ANALYSIS Cathy Costello for Oklahoma Commissioner of Labor -

Patrick B. McGuigan

08-Sep-2015

Cathy Costello asks Gov. Mary Fallin for appointment to fill husband Mark's term as Labor Commissioner -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

08-Sep-2015

Actress Susan Sarandon discusses her activism seeking to stop Richard Glossip's execution -

Patrick B. McGuigan

07-Sep-2015

Oklahoma's Treasury Receipts fell again in August, Ken Miller says -

CapitolBeat Staff Report

07-Sep-2015

Sister Helen Prejean: Time for Oklahoma's people to reach out to Gov. Fallin -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Sep-2015

Oklahoma City presented 'Verizon Smart City” award -

Staff Report

03-Sep-2015

A Summary: “When Eight is Enough” -

CapitolBeatOK Staff

03-Sep-2015

Education News: Modest jump in core scores, hashtag catches on, Hofmeister names key aides -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

03-Sep-2015

Bureaucratic bungle hurts 21 million people, costs taxpayers $500 million -

Ernest Istook

02-Sep-2015

Remembering a friend, and a public servant -

Joe Dorman

02-Sep-2015

Everybody's life matters. -

Ernest Istook

01-Sep-2015

Oklahoma County Elected Officials College Fair garners large turnout -

Patrick B. McGuigan

01-Sep-2015

Oklahoma State Capitol 'Rally for Peace' boosts Iran nuclear agreement -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

30-Aug-2015

Loveless to host hearing on civil asset forfeiture reform -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

30-Aug-2015

State Capitol 'Rally for Peace' scheduled for Friday, August 28 -

CapitolBeatOK News Update

26-Aug-2015

'Truth North' – Oklahomans comment on the death of State Labor Commissioner Mark Costell -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-Aug-2015

The Legacy of John Howard, 1921-2015 -

Allan C. Carlson

24-Aug-2015

Baboons at Reno, and dreams of justice deferred -

Patrick B. McGuigan

24-Aug-2015

Baboons in our midst and Fort Reno's “redundant, outdated and duplicative” research -- Tax dollars at work? -

Patrick B. McGuigan

23-Aug-2015

Istook's Insights: Giveaways at all-time high, as freedom slips away -

Ernest Istook

22-Aug-2015

Oklahoma House Speaker Jeffrey Hickman and education reform champ Jason Nelson question Hofmeister's ACT decision -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

20-Aug-2015

Oklahoma Superintendent Joy Hofmeister announces all High School Juniors can take ACT -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

20-Aug-2015

Istook's Insights: The internet is not Vegas, Crony Capitalists, & Mission Impossible: To the left of Obama? -

Ernest Istook

20-Aug-2015

Teachers share the importance of AG in the classroom -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

19-Aug-2015

ASTEC Charter Schools to benefit from September 24 gala -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

17-Aug-2015

Reps. Wood and Calvey call for investigation of Judicial Nominating Commission -

16-Aug-2015

John Kerry's speech at the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

16-Aug-2015

Foes of death penalty continue to advocate for Glossip's life -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

14-Aug-2015

Oklahoma County Black Elected Officials College Fair scheduled for August 29 -

CapitolBeat Staff Report

13-Aug-2015

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin says state is prepared 'to hold [Richard Glossip] accountable,' activists plead for his life -

Patrick B. McGuigan

11-Aug-2015

ANALYSIS: Amidst federal budget blues, can the sun come out tomorrow? Talking with Tom about the Spending Process -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Aug-2015

Tom Cole blasts Obama's international policy, including deal with Iran, saying 'this president will … leave us weaker' -

Patrick B. McGuigan

09-Aug-2015

Critics say Oklahoma's state government earthquake response is inadequate -

Patrick B. McGuigan

09-Aug-2015

They felt the earth move, under their feet – Fallin's Council acknowledges correlation between quakes and deep disposal wells -

Patrick B. McGuigan

08-Aug-2015

EXCERPT: Skullduggery! Inspector Wesselhoft and the case of the purloined painting -

Wayne Greene, The Tulsa World

08-Aug-2015

Wesselhöft presses for inspection of 'Shepherdess' painting -

Staff Report

08-Aug-2015

Oklahoma’s new fiscal year begins with drop in tax receipts -

CapitolBeat Staff Report

05-Aug-2015

AG Department sponsors Farmers Markets Week through August 8, to the delight of ‘picky’ people -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

05-Aug-2015

On News9 –- In the “Hot Seat,' Burke blasts 2013 comp law; Morrissette and Osborn debate issues on “Your Vote Counts” -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

02-Aug-2015

Istook Insight: Should government dictate raises for fast-food workers? -

Ernest Istook

01-Aug-2015

Dowling’s Dilemma: Would JFK be tagged a ‘conservative Republican’ today? -

Patrick B. McGuigan

30-Jul-2015

Istook Insight: Your land is their land? -

Ernest Istsook

30-Jul-2015

Istook's Insight: Happy talk ignores children in poverty, other economic woes -

Ernest Istook

29-Jul-2015

Oklahoma Legislative Caucus will focus on education, public safety -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

29-Jul-2015

Oklahoma Guard implementing Fallin's order to arm personnel, six more states follow her lead -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

28-Jul-2015

On federal-transparency, be prepared: 'Isn't it smart to be as strong as the bear? If there is a bear?' -

Patrick B. McGuigan

27-Jul-2015

Oklahoma Democrats invite Independents into party primaries -

Patrick B. McGuigan

26-Jul-2015

Convention, Part Two: Democrats reconvene to consider allowing Independents to vote in primaries -

Staff Report

23-Jul-2015

Istook's Insights: Misleading statistics, seniors and Second Amendment, sex vs. religion, extreme makeovers -

Ernest Istook

22-Jul-2015

For city man, no apology and less than full transparency in response to police dog biting incident and home invasion -

Patrick B. McGuigan

21-Jul-2015

Attorney Don Knight, saying Richard Glossip is innocent, points to a web of doubt -

Patrick B. McGuigan, **Part II of a two part analysis**

20-Jul-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

Dolese Bros. Co. hosts Fallin, Costello to celebrate $20 million investment at Coleman Quarry -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

19-Jul-2015

Istook's Insights: Congress surrenders power, giving presidents too many gifts -

Ernest Istook

19-Jul-2015

Rep. Wesselhöft Publicizes Letter from Owner of Stolen Jewish Painting Held by OU -

Staff Report

18-Jul-2015

Istook's Insights: In culture and morality, as dominoes fall; and a decline in homicides ... -

Ernest Istook

18-Jul-2015

Governor Fallin comments on President Obama's visit to federal prison at El Reno -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

17-Jul-2015

Istook's Insights: Take a hack – OPM, VA security breeches and federal stalking; English proficiency -

Ernest Istook

16-Jul-2015

Patrick Spottedwolf's Letter to Barack Obama -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

16-Jul-2015

Sooner and Later: Governor Fallin slow-played prison reforms, so now Obama takes the lead -

Patrick B. McGuigan

16-Jul-2015

Arapaho Traditional Chief Patrick Spottedwolf, also tribal legislator, calls for meeting with Obama -

Patrick B. McGuigan

15-Jul-2015

As President Obama visits Oklahoma Indian Country, it's never too late for justice -

Patrick B. McGuigan

15-Jul-2015

Regional survey shows patients prefer full access to medications containing pseudoephedrine -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report, adapted form The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

14-Jul-2015

Death Penalty foes schedule Capitol press conference for Monday morning -

Patrick B. McGuigan

12-Jul-2015

ANALYSIS: In House District 85 race, candidates stress conservative themes – and ties to David Dank -

Patrick B. McGuigan

11-Jul-2015

Istook's Insights: Taking offense, and 20 percent of Americans on public assistance -

Ernest Istook

09-Jul-2015

Rep. Paul Wesselhoft will host lectures to raise awareness on stolen Jewish art treasures -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

09-Jul-2015

Oklahoma Treasurer says gross receipts slip again in June -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

09-Jul-2015

Istook’s Insights: Sanctuary vs. Anarchy, let’s hear it for the ladies, and decrying red tape -

Ernest Istook

08-Jul-2015

Oklahoma Republican chairman assails judiciary’s ‘all-out assault’ on morality, spirituality -

Patrick B. McGuigan

07-Jul-2015

Rep. James Lockhart argues for bi-partisan reapportionment commission -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

07-Jul-2015

Istook's Insights: Unfair and Unbalanced, Religious liberty at risk, destruction of democracy -

Ernest Istook

05-Jul-2015

Getting 'down in the weeds' -- Robert Novak, David Broder and modern journalism -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Jul-2015

Death comes to us all, but the American Constitutional Republic must live -

Patrick B. McGuigan

03-Jul-2015

Legislators dismayed at Oklahoma State Supreme Court decision on Ten Commandments monument -

Patrick B. McGuigan

01-Jul-2015

ANALYSIS: Business Bills Omitted from the 2015 RIED List -

Mike Ray, Oklahoma House Democratic Staff

01-Jul-2015

'Gods & Generals' – Perhaps The Best Civil War Film Ever -

Patrick B. McGuigan

01-Jul-2015

Oklahomans respond to U.S. Supreme Court ruling on state's lethal injection protocols -

Patrick B. McGuigan

29-Jun-2015

On The Occasion of President Obama's wreath for the Confederate Memorial -

Ron Maxwell

29-Jun-2015

A test of character for O.U. -

Craig Rainey

29-Jun-2015

Defenders of traditional marriage lament Supreme Court's controversial decision -

Patrick B. McGuigan

27-Jun-2015

Istook's Insights: Danger in the ObamaCare ruling, and pressuring workers into unions -

Ernest Istook

27-Jun-2015

Joyful Oklahoma gay rights advocates applaud High Court's controversial marriage decision -

Patrick B. McGuigan

27-Jun-2015

Oklahoma Critics of the Affordable Care Act decry U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding subsidies -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-Jun-2015

Supporters of the Affordable Care Act applaud U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding subsidies -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-Jun-2015

Oklahoma History Center presents 'Black towns then … Black Towns Now,' on June 30 -

Darla Sheldon

24-Jun-2015

Istook's Insights: The wearing of the green, and punishing us all -

Ernest Istook

23-Jun-2015

After Charleston: Overcoming the heart of darkness -

Joe Dorman

23-Jun-2015

Forum on Capital Punishment aims at defeating State Question 776 -

Patrick B. McGuigan

22-Jun-2015

Istook's Insights: Law and order collapsing? And, bans on Transfat, as Uncle Sam ails -

Ernest Istook

22-Jun-2015

Senator Nathan Dahm's annual assessment of the Legislature -

David Van Risseghem

21-Jun-2015

Oklahoma County GOP asserts “complete disregard” -

David Arnett

21-Jun-2015

Rep. Morrissette requests Interim Study on state nutrition challenges -

Staff Report

20-Jun-2015

Oklahoma Presidential Scholar, was once homeless -

CapitolbeatOK Staff Report

19-Jun-2015

Speaker Hickman to sort through 122 Interim Study proposals -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

19-Jun-2015

Faith leaders in public office lead chorus of prayers after Charleston killings -

Patrick B. McGuigan

19-Jun-2015

Norman, Edmond, Midwest City lauded for recycling excellence -

Darla Shelden

18-Jun-2015

Rep. Seneca Scott proposes Interim Study for 'e-construction' and 'road diets' in Transportation -

Staff Report

18-Jun-2015

Commission on Status of women presents 'Guardian Award' to Sen. AJ Griffin -

17-Jun-2015

COMMENTARY: Free Market wins in 2015 Oklahoma legislative session -

John Tidwell

17-Jun-2015

Oklahoma Workers’ Comp Option Revisions Adopted -

Bill Minick

17-Jun-2015

Istook's Insights: A nation of make-believe, and Washington's funny-money -

Ernest Istook

16-Jun-2015

Rep. David Perryman concerned state High Court ruling could void county tax sales -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

16-Jun-2015

'Mass Incarceration and the Death Penalty' – Thursday, June 18 forum at First Unitarian in OKC -

Patrick B. McGuigan

16-Jun-2015

Residents in Canadian and Kingfisher counties seek permanent injunction against wind company -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

13-Jun-2015

Istook's Insights: Runaway regs, OSHA's bathroom 'guidance,' Obama's power, mud puddles as a federal issue -

Ernest Istook

12-Jun-2015

Gov. Fallin signs Rep. Marian Cooksey’s proposal boosting Proton Therapy -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

11-Jun-2015

Oklahoma’s historic ‘Right to Try’ law formally signed at state Capitol -

Patrick B. McGuigan

11-Jun-2015

A tale of two states (Oregon and Oklahoma) – From the Consumer Health Care Products Association -

Compiled by CapitolBeatOK

10-Jun-2015

Oklahoma Senator David Holt hails 2015 election reforms -

Staff Report

09-Jun-2015

Osborn sketches “one of the strangest” legislative sessions ever, Morrissette calls it “unbelievably bad” -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

08-Jun-2015

Former Gov. David Walters honored with the 2015 “Paragon Award” from Leadership Oklahoma City -

Patrick B. McGuigan

08-Jun-2015

News9's “Hot Seat” – Evaporation technology offers alternative to wastewater injection -

Staff Report

08-Jun-2015

Istook's Insight: President Obama wants to combine gun control with speech control -

Ernest Istook

08-Jun-2015

A volunteer's view of the Southern Republican Leadership Conference -

Christopher Chesny

07-Jun-2015

Democratic Legislative Leaders guide child safety measure to enactment -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

06-Jun-2015

Istook's Insights: Consumer Financial Protection Board is watching you, No savings on insurance -

Ernest istook

06-Jun-2015

Treasurer Ken Miller's May report documents impact of lower oil and gas prices -

Staff Report

05-Jun-2015

Hilarity, Nobility and Good Medicine: Gridiron 2015 at UCO's Mitchell Hall is Highly Recommended -

Publius

05-Jun-2015

Leading characters in Gridiron include both Clintons, Barack Obama, Jim Inhofe, Mary Fallin and lots more... -

Publius

04-Jun-2015

Flood control investments must be a state priority -

Leslie Osborn and Ron Justice

04-Jun-2015

Hillary's email server will make guest appearance at Gridiron Show -

Staff Report

03-Jun-2015

Istook's Insights: Attacks on police, the shrinking middle class, and the Internet giveaway -

Ernest Istook

03-Jun-2015

Mark Hammons elected Democratic party state chair, Connie Johnson wins vice-chair's position -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

31-May-2015

Oklahoma Senate sends block grant resolution to Washington, D.C. -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

30-May-2015

ANALYSIS On the Cherokee fishing/hunting compact, 'Everything is Everything' – so stay tuned for details -

Patrick B. McGuigan

29-May-2015

Nebraska abolishes capital punishment, Oklahoma opponents of penalty cheer -

Patrick B. McGuigan

28-May-2015

Wesselhoft resolution presses for return of stolen art -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

27-May-2015

Oklahoma Democrats gather for Carl Albert dinner, 2015 convention -

Patrick B. McGuigan

27-May-2015

Oklahoma City GRIDIRON moves to UCO's Mitchell Hall June 4, 5, 6 -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

27-May-2015

Sierra Club opposed Senate Bill 809, measure limiting municipal controls over oil and gas -

Staff Report

27-May-2015

Oklahoma Democratic leaders blast 2015 Legislature's final budget, Republican agenda -

Patrick B. McGuigan

26-May-2015

Istook's Insights: Obama's words are mostly double-talk -

Ernest Istook

26-May-2015

Istook's Insights: Memorial Day, and Tribal gaming -

Ernest Istook

25-May-2015

Analysis: As winds blow, and waters flow, the dollars grow ... Subsidies erode, but don't end -

Patrick B. McGuigan

24-May-2015

Ben Carson wins straw poll at regional GOP conference in Oklahoma City -

Patrick B. McGuigan

23-May-2015

Miracle or Providence? Oklahoma House unanimously encourages OU to return 'Shepherdess' -

Patrick B. McGuigan

23-May-2015

Istook's Insights: EPA uses our money to lobby, another ObamaCare fail, and how to be called Pee Wee -

Ernest Istook

23-May-2015

Legislature consents to Indian Museum completion plan, rejects OKPOP (so far) -

Patrick B. McGuigan

21-May-2015

Working late, to leave early: Oklahoma state budget proposal assailed but may pass soon -

Patrick B. McGuigan

21-May-2015

Southern Republican Leadership Conference: Oklahoma's Estela Hernandez is a key player -

Patrick B. McGuigan

19-May-2015

Ryan's Express: Republicans fight over whether tenure of TC (Thomas Clint) Ryan at state GOP should end -

Compiled by Patrick B. McGuigan

17-May-2015

A.C. Hamlin Parkway to be dedicated May 23 in Logan County -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

17-May-2015

Superintendent Hofmeister touts small decrease in 'unsatisfactory' number for third-grade reading tests -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

17-May-2015

St. Joseph Old Cathedral marks 125 years of service to community -

Patrick B. McGuigan

16-May-2015

Editor's Notebook: Porter honored, Asset Forfeiture Reform garners backing, OKPOP Bond proposed -

Patrick B. McGuigan

16-May-2015

Oklahoma treatment court programs honored for outstanding achievements -

Darla Shelden

15-May-2015

Sister Cities OKC honors former Gov. George Nigh with Global Vision award -

Darla Shelden

15-May-2015

Insights: Focus on the dangerous, not the ordinary – and business tracking of employee -

Ernest Istook

15-May-2015

Lawmakers File Resolution Calling for Return of Stolen Jewish Art -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

12-May-2015

Sen. Kyle Loveless presses to ensure due process in asset forfeiture cases -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

11-May-2015

Richard Morrissette and Leslie Osborn spar over pending Oklahoma state budget -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

10-May-2015

'Woman in Gold' grants humanity and dignity to Jews whose family art treasures were looted by Nazis -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-May-2015

Istook's Insights: Meta-data for thee and me, the cost of welfare, Crony Capitalism and the Clintons -

Ernest Istook

09-May-2015

Legislature sends Gov. Fallin Speaker Hickman's bill on electronic monitoring of parolees -

Staff Report

09-May-2015

Oklahoma House Democrats choose 2017-18 leadership -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

04-May-2015

Fallin signs measure allowing use of non-intoxicating marijuana derivative in medical treatment -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

04-May-2015

Fallin's signature puts “Right-to-Try” into Oklahoma law -

Staff Report

04-May-2015

This Journalist's Creed: In Love, Meeting Jesus, Along The Way -

Patrick B. McGuigan

03-May-2015

Oklahoma leaders press to support traditional agricultural practices in modern times -

Patrick B. McGuigan

03-May-2015

Of Fosters and Fathers – two new laws aim to improve conditions for foster children, presumed fathers -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

03-May-2015

An Insight and some questions: Obama or Oil? Bust or Boom? -

Ernest Istook

03-May-2015

COMMENTARY: Gov. Mary Fallin signs two significant pro-family bills into law -

Timothy Tardibono

03-May-2015

Gov. Fallin signs Grau's initiative reform, opposes EPA mandate -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

01-May-2015

Sen. Kevin Matthews released the following statement following the resignation of Tulsa County Undersheriff Tim Albin. -

Staff Report

01-May-2015

Fallin signs Rep. Pat Ownbey's measure on criminal justice information -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

29-Apr-2015

PartnerSource President Applauds Supreme Court Decision to give Oklahoma "The Option -

Staff Report

29-Apr-2015

Oklahoma Death Penalty Foes hear passionate story of conversion at annual awards dinner -

Patrick B. McGuigan

28-Apr-2015

SPECIAL REPORT: As Baltimore burns, end the posturing and lead -

Ernest Istook

28-Apr-2015

Oklahoma City's Chabad Center organizes special appeal for those suffering in Nepal -

Adapted by Patrick B. McGuigan

27-Apr-2015

Guns and roses: Has political correctness run amok, or can common sense prevail? -

Earnest Istook

27-Apr-2015

Rep. Wesselhöft Invites Colleagues to Screening to Raise Awareness of Stolen Jewish Art -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

26-Apr-2015

Istook's Insights: Of electric cars, IRS lies, speaking of disabilities, and water in California -

Earnest Istook

26-Apr-2015

Oklahoma Roads and Bridges Still Threatened, AOGC says -

Staff Report

26-Apr-2015

Gov. Mary Fallin signs Denney-Jolley charter school expansion -

Staff Report

25-Apr-2015

Mike Ritze's drug testing improvement measure signed into law -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

25-Apr-2015

Legislature advances measures 'to protect religious liberty' -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

25-Apr-2015

Legislature sends Fallin tax incentive evaluation proposal, honoring David Dank's legacy -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

22-Apr-2015

Governor Fallin signs measure updating asbestos abatement provisions, agencies reach accord -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

21-Apr-2015

Istook's Insights: Imaginary friends, hostile work environments, early birds for president, tangled webs we weave -

Ernest Istook

20-Apr-2015

Prayer, discernment, reformation: Tulsa case underscores nationwide concerns over police-involved killings -

Patrick B. McGuigan

19-Apr-2015

For the sake of the ten, and for the sake of us all: Prison Reform Now -

Patrick B. McGuigan

19-Apr-2015

Senate remembers Oklahoma state government employees who died or were injured in the bombing -

CapitolBeatOK Staff

18-Apr-2015

Readers Remember the Murrah Building Bombing -

18-Apr-2015

Oklahoma state House remembers the victims who died in Murrah Bombing -

Staff Report

18-Apr-2015

Musical artist Sarah Getto to entertain at Disabilities Awareness Day at State Capitol -

Darla Shelden

17-Apr-2015

Jolley-Denny bill expanding charter opportunities to all public school districts heads to Governor Fallin's desk -

Staff Report

16-Apr-2015

State House advances expansion of public charter schools -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

16-Apr-2015

Dank was genial and gentle, friend of seniors and children, challenging in debates -

Patrick B. McGuigan

14-Apr-2015

ANALYSIS: Time to use the 'safety valve'? -

Patrick B. McGuigan

14-Apr-2015

Hickman's measure fighting recidivism pending with Governor Fallin -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

14-Apr-2015

Morrissette-Standridge 'right to try' measure heads to Governor Fallin -

Staff Report

14-Apr-2015

Gov. Fallin signs Kern's anti-trafficking measure into law -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

14-Apr-2015

Our City remembers the Murrah Bombing, honoring the victims, their families and local response -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

13-Apr-2015

Theatre OCU remembers OKC bombing through original play by Steve Gilroy -

Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel

13-Apr-2015

Lift every voice – Chorus of 168 to remember those who died in the Murrah Bombing -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

11-Apr-2015

Praising Darla: Honoring a reporter, and a friend -

Patrick B. McGuigan

11-Apr-2015

In the News: Hannah Morris joins Americans for Prosperity as Oklahoma Field Director -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

11-Apr-2015

More Istook Insights: Religious freedom at risk, forgiving government but not you, and BIG ideas -

Ernest Istook

11-Apr-2015

At OCU, Powerful Prose Examines Powerful Surveillance -

Staff Report

11-Apr-2015

Grau-Bingman proposal for "budget-only" session clears House panel -

09-Apr-2015

State Legislature passes death penalty measures -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

09-Apr-2015

COMMENTARY: Remember the KIDS? Is it for them, or for something else? -

Patrick B. McGuigan

08-Apr-2015

Lankford promotes school choice as key player in D.C. oversight -

Patrick B. McGuigan

08-Apr-2015

Istook's Insights: The promotion, protection and power of words -

Ernest Istook

08-Apr-2015

Sally Kern’s bill to authorize wiretaps in human trafficking investigations heads to Gov. Fallin -

Staff Report

06-Apr-2015

Oklahoma's gross tax receipts for March fall below estimate -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

06-Apr-2015

Comment from Chicago: 'Insurance Rideshare Coverage Agreement Helps Protect the Public' -

Adapted by CapitolBeatOK Staff

06-Apr-2015

LESSON PLAN: Understanding public charter schools, in one easy lesson -

Patrick B. McGuigan

06-Apr-2015

Legislature gives strong bipartisan approval measure intended to reduce incidence of diabetes -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

05-Apr-2015

4-H Day at the state Capitol set for April 7, "Kids helping Kids" continues -

Darla Shelden

05-Apr-2015

ASTEC Charter School students garner notable honors -

Staff Report

05-Apr-2015

Is $8,804 per pupil enough? -

Brandon Dutcher

04-Apr-2015

Association of Oklahoma General Contractors launches public information campaign -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

02-Apr-2015

'American Sniper' is one of the great movies of recent history -

Patrick B. McGuigan

02-Apr-2015

UBER distributes proposed 'TNC' insurance -

adapted by CapitolBeatOK

30-Mar-2015

U.S. Rep. Steve Russell schedules early April meetings -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

28-Mar-2015

Hofmeister says school district cannot require attendance at annual rally -

CapitolBeatOK News Update

28-Mar-2015

Joe Hight, veteran Oklahoma journalist, to address coverage of disasters and tragedies at SPJ conference Saturday -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

25-Mar-2015

"Developmental Disability Awareness Day at the Capitol" held Wednesday -

Staff Report

25-Mar-2015

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