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Trump, lamenting impact of inflation on people who save, promised to battle inflationary pressures on workers
Patrick B. McGuigan, Founder & Publisher
November 9th, 2024
Medicare’s Payment System Is a Boon for Hospitals — and a Bust for Patients
By Dr. Jack Feltz and Dr. Michael Hagg
November 8th, 2024
GOP easily holds legislative majorities in Oklahoma
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
November 8th, 2024
Oklahoma Voter Registration Numbers Surpass 2.4 Million Ahead of the General Election
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 4th, 2024
Oklahoma City Public Schools to host final three “Community Listening Sessions”
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 4th, 2024
City Of Oklahoma City: Storm damage update on Sunday, November 3
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 3rd, 2024
Wildlife Turkey Federation Oklahoma, Partners Invest over $700K in Conservation, Education and Outreach and More for 2025
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 3rd, 2024
Early Voting Ends Saturday 8 a.m. 2 p.m, Board offers Election Day (November 5) Tips, Reminders for Oklahoma Voters
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 1st, 2024
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Patrick B. McGuigan, in younger days, during an interview at his office near the state capitol.
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Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
September 16th, 2021

Oklahoma City, September 2021 – As you see this, friends and readers, Constitution Day has neared, arrived or just passed.  On September 17, 1787, 39 men fashioning the greatest instrument for human governance yet devised ended their deliberations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Benjamin Franklin, the religious skeptic who advocated prayer at a crucial moment of…Continue Reading

Top Oklahoma Stories

Medicare’s Payment System Is a Boon for Hospitals — and a Bust for Patients
Dr. Jack Feltz and Dr. Michael Hegg November 9, 2024
GOP easily holds legislative majorities in Oklahoma
Ray Carter, Oklahoma Center for Independent Journalism November 9, 2024
Oklahoma Voter Registration Numbers Surpass 2.4 Million Ahead of the General Election
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report November 9, 2024
Oklahoma City Public Schools hosts two sessions, one remaining ‘Community Listening Session’ on Tuesday, November 12
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report November 9, 2024
Could Oklahoma’s proposed approach to care-giver support serve as a national model?
Patrick B. McGuigan, Editor Emeritus November 9, 2024
With a timely bye week, Golden Hurricane Football prepares for November stretch run
Adapted by Pat McGuigan from U-Tulsa Reports November 9, 2024
Justin Moss named director of OSU Student Farm
Darla Shelden, Senior Reporter November 9, 2024
Oklahoma State Defense looks to improve against Horned Frogs, Kyler Pearson wants to build on last week’s performance
From OSU Athletics Reports November 9, 2024

Letter to the EditorView All

COPY: Letter sent to Oklahoma editors concerning the Julius Jones commutation recommendation

Nathaniel Batchelder   COPY: Letter sent to Oklahoma editors concerning the Julius Jones commutation recommendation   Dear Editor,   Forty years ago, the Sisters of Benedict taught me that Pro-Life includes opposition to capital punishment.   The Julius Jones case has brought world attention to Oklahoma.   Millions agree that…Continue Reading

Nathaniel Batcher, The Peace House

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The City Sentinel

CATO Institute

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American Enterprise Institute

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Patrick B. McGuigan, in younger days, during an interview at his office near the state capitol.
Breaking News
Under Construction: Seeking a more perfect union for us all — and a stronger website platform for the labor of love known as CapitolBeatOK
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
September 16th, 2021

Oklahoma City, September 2021 – As you see this, friends and readers, Constitution Day has neared, arrived or just passed.  On September 17, 1787, 39 men fashioning the greatest instrument for human governance yet devised ended their deliberations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Benjamin Franklin, the religious skeptic who advocated prayer at a crucial moment of…Continue Reading

Top Oklahoma Stories

Medicare’s Payment System Is a Boon for Hospitals — and a Bust for Patients
Dr. Jack Feltz and Dr. Michael Hegg November 9, 2024
GOP easily holds legislative majorities in Oklahoma
Ray Carter, Oklahoma Center for Independent Journalism November 9, 2024
Oklahoma Voter Registration Numbers Surpass 2.4 Million Ahead of the General Election
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report November 9, 2024
Oklahoma City Public Schools hosts two sessions, one remaining ‘Community Listening Session’ on Tuesday, November 12
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report November 9, 2024
Could Oklahoma’s proposed approach to care-giver support serve as a national model?
Patrick B. McGuigan, Editor Emeritus November 9, 2024
With a timely bye week, Golden Hurricane Football prepares for November stretch run
Adapted by Pat McGuigan from U-Tulsa Reports November 9, 2024
Justin Moss named director of OSU Student Farm
Darla Shelden, Senior Reporter November 9, 2024
Oklahoma State Defense looks to improve against Horned Frogs, Kyler Pearson wants to build on last week’s performance
From OSU Athletics Reports November 9, 2024

Featured Reports

Trump, lamenting impact of inflation on people who save, promised to battle inflationary pressures on workers
Patrick B. McGuigan, Founder & Publisher
November 9th, 2024
Medicare’s Payment System Is a Boon for Hospitals — and a Bust for Patients
By Dr. Jack Feltz and Dr. Michael Hagg
November 8th, 2024
GOP easily holds legislative majorities in Oklahoma
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
November 8th, 2024
Oklahoma Voter Registration Numbers Surpass 2.4 Million Ahead of the General Election
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 4th, 2024
Oklahoma City Public Schools to host final three “Community Listening Sessions”
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 4th, 2024
City Of Oklahoma City: Storm damage update on Sunday, November 3
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 3rd, 2024
Wildlife Turkey Federation Oklahoma, Partners Invest over $700K in Conservation, Education and Outreach and More for 2025
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 3rd, 2024
Early Voting Ends Saturday 8 a.m. 2 p.m, Board offers Election Day (November 5) Tips, Reminders for Oklahoma Voters
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 1st, 2024

Letter to the EditorView All

COPY: Letter sent to Oklahoma editors concerning the Julius Jones commutation recommendation

Nathaniel Batchelder   COPY: Letter sent to Oklahoma editors concerning the Julius Jones commutation recommendation   Dear Editor,   Forty years ago, the Sisters of Benedict taught me that Pro-Life includes opposition to capital punishment.   The Julius Jones case has brought world attention to Oklahoma.   Millions agree that…Continue Reading

Nathaniel Batcher, The Peace House

Recommended Links

Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs

Oklahoma Policy Institute

Tulsa Today

The City Sentinel

CATO Institute

Heritage Foundation

Brookings Institution

American Enterprise Institute

The McCarville Report

Resources