Bullard-Humphrey Bill signed to crack down on illegal foreign ownership of Oklahoma land
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 9th, 2023
University of Oklahoma fights public transparency
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
June 9th, 2023
Representative Tammy West of Oklahoma City Celebrates Caring for Caregivers Act Becoming Law
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 9th, 2023
Bill could mandate pursuit of Biden Federal School Grants
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
June 7th, 2023
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Signs bill expanding ‘biomarker testing’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 7th, 2023
Oklahoma Coalition Against the Death Penalty (OK-CADP) sets press conference pressing for clemency for death row prisoner Jemaine Cannon
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 5th, 2023
Oklahoma City seeks public input on MAPs 4 EMBARK Bus Rapid Transit preliminary alignments
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 3rd, 2023
‘Come to the Table Like Adults’ — Lankford calls for ‘hard conversation’ about ‘skyrocketing $31.4 trillion debt’
U.S. Senator James Lankford, R-Oklahoma
June 3rd, 2023
Remembering Four Tulsans Killed in Mass Shooting at St. Francis Hospital Last Year
Oklahoma State Representative Melissa Provenzano, D-Tulsa
June 2nd, 2023
On the Oklahoma Supreme Court abortion ruling: A Commentary
Oklahoma State Senator David Bullard
June 1st, 2023
Speaker of the House Charles McCall comments on Oklahoma state Supreme Court ruling on Abortion
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 31st, 2023
Budget Agreements for Both Oklahoma and the United States
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
May 31st, 2023
Mexico opens new consulate in Oklahoma City
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 26th, 2023
With Cushing refinery announcement, Oklahoma Showcases Commitment to All of the Above Energy Approach
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 26th, 2023
The Annual Reception for Oklahoma’s Kid Governor® Program Has Been Rescheduled to October 3, 2023
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 24th, 2023
In dismay after erosion of reform provisions in House Bill 1639, criminal justice reform activists rally at Oklahoma Capitol
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 24th, 2023
Happy Graduation to Students and Lawmakers Alike
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
May 22nd, 2023
AAA Projects More Than 550,000 Oklahoma Residents Will Travel over Memorial Day Weekend
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 22nd, 2023
Oklahoma Governor Stitt signs Rep. McBride’s ‘Inspired to Teach Scholarship Program’ changes into law
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 20th, 2023
In late maneuver, Oklahoma Legislature calls Concurrent Special Session
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 20th, 2023
ARPA Funds to Benefit Ronald McDonald House, Bethany Children’s Center: State Representative Tammy West of Oklahoma City
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 19th, 2023
Bullard-Humphrey Bill to stop illegal purchases of Oklahoma land heads to Governor
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 19th, 2023
Sallisaw police officers recognized in Oklahoma State Senate for heroism and preventing tragedy
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 18th, 2023
State Senator Shane Jett honors service of Hmong Special Guerilla Unit veterans and encourages Oklahomans to do the same
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 18th, 2023
Education Policy Dominates in the Final Days of the 2023 Session
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
May 16th, 2023
Oklahoma City’s Rep. Roberts: Election Protection Measure Sent to Governor Stitt
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 16th, 2023
Brecheen, Lankford seek answers after experiments on children
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
May 15th, 2023
The Rules Have Changed — Commentary
A Fair Analysis — by Steve Fair
May 15th, 2023
New Report shows continued state population growth
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
May 12th, 2023
Jewish Film Festival May 16 and 23 at Rodeo Cinema on Exchange Avenue in Stockyards City
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
May 12th, 2023
The Oklahoma Democratic Party Announces Award Recipients for the 23rd Biennial Carl Albert Dinner
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 9th, 2023
Oklahoma hospital prevails against Biden Administration
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
May 9th, 2023
Oklahoma Speaker of the House Charles McCall Comments on Passage of lower chamber’s Approach to school choice
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 7th, 2023
Glossip Case Update of May 3: Richard Glossip Asks District Court to Void April’s Short-Handed Clemency Hearing and Stop His May 18 Execution
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 6th, 2023
ACLU sues to overturn Oklahoma’s ban on child sex-change surgeries
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
May 6th, 2023
Glossip Case Update, as of May 1
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 5th, 2023
Tulsa Rep. Schreiber’s ‘Common Sense’ Child Care Access For Oklahoma Families Signed into Law by Governor Kevin Stitt
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 4th, 2023
Rose State student Kettler named as Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 3rd, 2023
Access to Hazard Mitigation Fund Expanded After Bill Signing
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 3rd, 2023
Gamesmanship — Commentary
A Fair Analysis — By Steve Fair
May 1st, 2023
A Week of Disappointment from the State Capitol
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
May 1st, 2023
‘Kasey Alert’ law by State Senator Rogers of Tulsa pending on Governor Stitt’s desk
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 29th, 2023
Wreaths Across America announces role in three-day National Mall Event to welcome home and honor our Nation’s Vietnam Veterans
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 29th, 2023
Oklahoma Broadband Office launches 16-stop “Let’s Get Digital” listening tour
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 27th, 2023
Oklahoma Senate Advances Bernardo-Mills Law (protecting emergency workers) to House
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 27th, 2023
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signs Tulsa State Representative Melissa Provenzano’s H.B.1441 into law
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 26th, 2023
Jiffy Junk to Help Restore Forests of Great Need in Georgia — Planting 5,000 Trees in Georgia
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report via Newswire.com
April 26th, 2023
In Case You Missed It: HOUSE BILL 1792 — Some Analysis From the Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, to CapitolBeatOK.com.
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 22nd, 2023
U.S. Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma Pauses Senate for 168 Seconds to Remember the Victims of the Oklahoma City Bombing.
By James Lankford — From his Senate website
April 22nd, 2023
Remembering Tragedy While Celebrating a Milestone
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
April 17th, 2023
Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation hosts annual Daddy-Daughter Dance April 22
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 17th, 2023
The City of Arlington’s unwavering support has allowed for the empowerment of the nation’s heroes with the tools they need to succeed — Updating the Rehab Warriors partnership
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report via Newswire.com
April 15th, 2023
Oklahoma New Motor Vehicle Commission Legislation Passes House
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 13th, 2023
New Report from Instawork Shows Warehouses Expect a Return to Normalcy After Challenging Year — Light industrial businesses experience optimism, in part due to flexible staffing
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report via Newswire.com
April 13th, 2023
Travis Kelce brings it with Kelce Jam — Super Bowl Champion’s Music Festival Taking Place During Draft Weekend (April 27-29) in Kansas City features top music acts
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report via Newswire.com
April 10th, 2023
Kid Governor® Mila O’Brien Visits Capitol as an Advocate for Children
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
April 10th, 2023
Vilcek Foundation Announces Open Call for $150,000 in Prizes to Immigrant Designers
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report via Newswire.com
April 9th, 2023
Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act, pressed by House Majority leader Echols, pending before Oklahoma Senate
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 9th, 2023
Oklahoma State Senators Tom Woods and Warren Hamilton support Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs funding request for Sallisaw Veterans Home 
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 7th, 2023
Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation hiring lifeguards, slide operators and cashiers
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 7th, 2023
Stillwater State Rep. John Talley’s Bill Aims to help Oklahomans with Chronic Pain Receive Needed Relief
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 4th, 2023
Cooperation Better Than Conflict
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
April 3rd, 2023
Trump is Not the Target
A Fair Analysis, by Steve Fair
April 3rd, 2023
React19 Launches New Nationwide Electronic Referral Network for COVID-19 Vaccine Injured — ‘Cross TX’  and biomedical-focused ‘TrialSite’ across U.S. with eye on international expansion
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report via Newswire.com
April 1st, 2023
Oklahoma House Censures state Representative Dean Davis of Broken Arrow
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
March 31st, 2023
Brooklyn-based Pakistani musician Arooj Aftab receives the Vilcek Prize for ‘Creative Promise in Music’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report via Newswire.com
March 31st, 2023
Oklahoma Senate Select Committee on Business Retention and Economic Development holds first meeting
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
March 30th, 2023
State Senate approves Julia Kirt’s bill to ‘ensure transparent state Capitol and governor’s mansion maintenance projects’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 30th, 2023
Oklahoma Senate approves Greg Burns’ measure to restore state park status of Hugo Lake Park
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 24th, 2023
Raising Awareness for Children’s Insurance
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
March 24th, 2023
911 Next Generation Bill Moves to Senate
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 21st, 2023
Oklahoma Corporation Commission Lacks Credibility to Advise Legislature, Anthony Says
Submitted by Bob Anthony
March 21st, 2023
Representative Forrest Bennett of Oklahoma City earns Chairmanship at National Insurance Legislator chairmanship
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 17th, 2023
Oklahoma House Approves Neil Hays’ Legislation to Protect First and Second Responders
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 17th, 2023
Edmond Senator Adam Pugh’s education reforms pass Upper Chamber of Oklahoma Legislature
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 15th, 2023
Efforts to prevent union coercion advances
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
March 14th, 2023
Oklahoma State Senate approves ‘Cowboy’ Stephens’ measure to allow velvet buck season
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 12th, 2023
Oklahoma Senate supports Garvin’s paid maternity leave for state employees
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 12th, 2023
Oklahoma Senate approves State Senator George Burns’ legislation to ensure precinct accuracy
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 10th, 2023
Remembrance and Advocacy at the State Capitol
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
March 10th, 2023
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) backpedals to escape judicial scrutiny? Analysis
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report adapted from NewsWire.com
March 7th, 2023
Oklahoma State Representative Jim Grego Named Conservation Legislator of the Year
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 7th, 2023
Senator Paul Rosino of Oklahoma City wins full Senate approval for biomarker bill
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 6th, 2023
Media Advisory – Kansas Attorney General validates suspicions on NatGas market manipulations
Submitted by Corporation Commissioner Bob Anthony
March 6th, 2023
Metro Tech Wellness Center Introducing New Fitness Programs
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 4th, 2023
Efficiencies, Optimization of Existing Software Usage, Third-Party Dependencies Are Key Trends for 2023, Uptime.com Says
CapitolBeatOK via Newswire.com
March 4th, 2023
Oklahoma Senate approves bill modifying Oklahoma’s Promise for CareerTech students
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 3rd, 2023
Miller passes pair of bills on Elder Care Through Committees
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 2nd, 2023
Meals for Students Necessary for Academic Achievement: Commentary
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
March 2nd, 2023
Metro Tech Plans for Mass Casualty Exercise Alongside Local First Responder Units
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 1st, 2023

Senate approves bill to ‘lock the clock’ on Daylight Saving Time
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 1st, 2023
Oklahoma State Senate Committee votes to streamline charter school process
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
February 28th, 2023
Red Cedar Water Conservation Bill Passes Subcommittee
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 28th, 2023
Parents want Pediatricians to address child abuse prevention strategies: New Report
CapitolBeatOK Report via Newswire.com
February 23rd, 2023
Senator Warren Hamilton’s bill to organize books into age-appropriate categories clears Senate Education Committee
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 22nd, 2023
Bill passes honoring life and service of nation’s first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 22nd, 2023
Children & Families Deserve Access to High Quality Legal Representation
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
February 18th, 2023
Oklahoma Representative Marcus McEntire, Senator Roger Thompson Applaud Nursing Home Improvements
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 18th, 2023
Oklahoma State Representative Steve Bashore advances Vehicle Excise Tax Savings Bill in Committee
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 15th, 2023
Pae to Represent Oklahoma in International Leadership Exchange Program
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 15th, 2023

Remembering Saint Valentine
Christopher Wendt, Confraternity of Our Lady of Fatima.
February 15th, 2023
Jicarilla Apache Nation Makes History by Appointing Home Inspector Role to Ensure Fair Business Practice on Reservation
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 11th, 2023
Black History Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol This Monday
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 11th, 2023
In his new book, Author Fred Litwin claims to Debunk Oliver Stone’s JFK Conspiracy Theories
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report via Newswire.com
February 7th, 2023
Congresswoman Stephanie Bice hosts Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson as her guest at the president’s State of the Union address
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 7th, 2023
Oklahoma State Senator Warren Hamilton’s bills assigned to Senate committees
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 4th, 2023
Updated data from Copper Development Association shows that copper now meets the USGS benchmark Supply Risk score of 0.40 for automatic inclusion on the U.S. Critical Minerals List.
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report via Newswire.com
February 4th, 2023
Oklahoma State Senator Rob Standridge files bill defining community standards for material made accessible to minors
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 3rd, 2023
Bullard plan would phase out and replace federal funding and control over K-12 education
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 2nd, 2023
Congressman Josh Brecheen Votes to Declare Pandemic Over and End the Unconstitutional Vaccine Mandate on Healthcare Workers
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 31st, 2023
Tulsa Congressman Kevin Hern votes to end the pandemic, end vaccine mandate on healthcare workers
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 31st, 2023
Unity, not group hug — A Fair Analysis
Steve Fair
January 30th, 2023
Learn the Lessons of Effective Advocacy at the State Capitol
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
January 30th, 2023
Oklahoma State Senate completes bill filing for 2023 session
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 23rd, 2023
Oklahoma House of Representatives News: Bill Filing completed for 2023 Session
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 21st, 2023
Senator Cody Rogers of Tulsa files measure to amend Parents’ Bill of Rights
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 20th, 2023
Oklahoma State Representative Dean Davis Files “Andy’s Law” after Young Victim of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 20th, 2023
Oklahoma Senator Julie Daniels files legislation to require mental health wellness training for first responders
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 18th, 2023
Oklahoma Sen. Darrell Weaver files bill to extend workers’ comp benefits to first responders with PTSD
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 17th, 2023
Oklahoma Senator Bergstrom files pair of bills to protect professionals from losing jobs over tax issues
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 17th, 2023
Top Medical Associations Oppose 600 Percent Independent Dispute Resolution Fee Increase, Call on Congress for Oversight
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 16th, 2023
Converge, Not Diverge – A Fair Analysis
Steve Fair
January 15th, 2023
Gentner Drummond announces new leadership team for Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 13th, 2023
Oklahoma Senators disagree over foreign troops training in Oklahoma
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 13th, 2023
Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty sets protest of scheduled execution
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 11th, 2023
Oklahoma’s State Historic Preservation Office receives grant to continue survey of All-Black Towns
Community News, Darla Shelden, Senior Reporter
January 11th, 2023
Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women Launches Anti-Human Trafficking Series and Not Me Educational Initiative
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 10th, 2023
Know When to Win — A Fair Analysis
Steve Fair
January 10th, 2023
Legislative Learning Lab Set for Beginning of February
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
January 10th, 2023
Stephanie Bice of Oklahoma City, Kevin Hern of Tulsa, applaud election of Kevin McCarthy as U.S. House Speaker
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 9th, 2023
Josh Brecheen of Oklahoma supports McCarthy for Speaker – after major process reforms secured in Republican ranks
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 9th, 2023
Oklahoma Public Schools have billions in reserve
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
January 7th, 2023
Committee, Leadership Appointments Made for Oklahoma House of Representatives
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 7th, 2023
Maressa Treat secures endorsement of James Lankford for Oklahoma County Clerk position
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 7th, 2023
Treasurer Randy McDaniel’s Swan Song: A Strong Year for Oklahoma’s Gross Receipts
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 6th, 2023
As Speaker turmoil continues, Tulsa’s Kevin Hern designates leader for RSC Budget and Spending Task Force
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 6th, 2023
Americans Spent Over $22 Billion More on Electricity the Past Year, Ownerly analysis says
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report via Newswire.com
January 6th, 2023
Oklahoma State Representative Rick West’s proposal would keep County Sheriffs informed on Federal Raids, Arrests
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 5th, 2023
Survey: Hiring Plans Weaken in December as Labor Shortages Challenge Small Businesses
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 5th, 2023
Senator Kay Floyd of Oklahoma City begins new term as Democratic Leader
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 5th, 2023
Tulsa Congressman Kevin Hern retains Joe Wilson of South Carolina as leader for Republican Study Committee National Security Task Force
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 5th, 2023
Rose State College announces Data Science & Analytics Degree — prepares students for careers
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 5th, 2023
Sen. Dahm files flurry of bills: education accountability, roadway safety, teacher First Amendment rights
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 4th, 2023
State Legislators meet for Organizational Day. Treat and McCall reelected
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 4th, 2023
“Americans and the Holocaust” traveling exhibition coming to OKC
Darla Shelden, Senior Reporter, Community News
January 4th, 2023
High Noon — Oklahoma State Senate and House to hold required Organizational Day on Tuesday, January 3
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 2nd, 2023
Oklahoma country singer-songwriter Cutter Elliott donates guitar at School for the Blind
Community News, By Darla Shelden, Senior Reporter
January 2nd, 2023
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School to host audition in Oklahoma City on January 7
Community News, By Darla Shelden, Senior Reporter
January 2nd, 2023
Reelection tokens are back – A Fair Analysis
Steve Fair
January 2nd, 2023
Prepared for 2023, after looking back at 2022
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
January 2nd, 2023
New Dog Park, bar & restaurant will include discounted membership as part of the February opening in Oklahoma City’s Boathouse District
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 31st, 2022
Metro Tech Students Co-Produce Short Film with Alumni and Local Screenwriter
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 31st, 2022

School Readiness Partnership Receives $36 Million Development Grant in Collaboration with Oklahoma DHS
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 29th, 2022
Oklahoma legislator seeks ‘more fair system’ for high school sports playoffs
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 26th, 2022
Investors of Multifamily Housing See Positive and Negative Effects of Rising Interest Rates reports Vive Funds
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report via Newswire.com
December 24th, 2022
Oklahoma State Senator Nathan Dahm files Nativity Protection Act
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 24th, 2022
A Fair Analysis – Predetermined Findings!
Steve Fair
December 24th, 2022
A Report and a Tip-of-the-Hat: Gary Ridley praised for understanding ‘all aspects’ of transportation policy – local, state, federal
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
December 23rd, 2022
Oklahoma State Senator Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow files Defend the Guard Act
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 17th, 2022
Senator John Haste of Broken Arrow appointed to Oklahoma Commission on Opioid Abuse
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 17th, 2022
Oklahoma’s Foster Youth Need You this Holiday Season
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
December 15th, 2022
Pro-Tem Hilbert Comments on Clemency Denial for Eizember
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 13th, 2022
Oklahoma House Page Program Opens Applications
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 13th, 2022
Oklahoma State Senator Cody Rogers of Tulsa pushes to protect parent-child discussions regarding orientation and gender identity
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 13th, 2022
Sophie Schwechheimer joins Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma to support mission-driven services
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 8th, 2022
Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (OK-CADP) responds to denial of clemency for death row prisoner Scott Eizember
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 7th, 2022
Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board denies clemency for death row inmate Scott Eizember, state Attorney General says that is ‘the correct decision’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 7th, 2022
U.S. Representative Kevin Hern of Tulsa announces Republican Study Committee senior leadership
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 6th, 2022
Digitunity Report focuses on ways to address Rural America’s Digital Divide — communities can spur computer donations
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report via Newswire.com
December 6th, 2022

Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy releases 2023 Legislative Agenda
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 5th, 2022
Rehab Warriors commit to upskill veterans as a highly skilled and cross-functional asset, empowering them to rebuild underserved communities
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report via Newswire.com
December 5th, 2022
Oklahoma Senate Pro Tempore Greg Treat Announces GOP Leadership Team
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 3rd, 2022
Oklahoma foes of the death penalty slate press conference asking for clemency for Scott Eizember
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 3rd, 2022
Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat Announces GOP Committee Leadership, Committee Assignments
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 2nd, 2022
Representative Jim Olsen files bill prohibiting gender transition procedures for young people
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 2nd, 2022
Open English Launches Free Online English Proficiency Test to Advance English-Learning in the United States
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report adapted from NewsWire.com
December 1st, 2022
Oklahoma City Chamber’s aerospace event to provide updates on work being done at Tinker Air Force Base
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 29th, 2022
‘A Question of Respect’ — Must Read for Finding Political Civility
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
November 29th, 2022
Public Schools Are Missing This: ‘Libraries that inspire kids’ to love liberty and our country, and learn classical economics
Connor Boyack, Libertas Institute
November 26th, 2022
Facebook Marketplace, Zelle Scams Are Fastest-Growing Scams in 2022, BeenVerified analysis finds
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report (Newswire.com)
November 26th, 2022
E Woman shifts from Social Network to Nonprofit, to offer critical aid to single mothers with special needs children
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 23rd, 2022
City Water Trust says: Don’t let fats, oils and grease gobble up your holiday fun — avoid the FOG
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 23rd, 2022
Senate Pro Tempore Greg Treat Comments on Swearing in Ceremony for new Senators
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 22nd, 2022
‘Open English’ Platform Continues Board Expansion with Addition of Human Resources Veteran, Brian ‘Skip’ Schipper
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report (Newswire.com)
November 22nd, 2022
Oklahoma State Senator Jessica Garvin named a Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellow
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 20th, 2022
Oklahoma State Senator Warren Hamilton questions legality of self-induced abortions in Oklahoma
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 20th, 2022
State Representative Humphrey Asks Ethics Panel to probe Potential Misuse of Public Funds by Joy Hofmeister’s agency
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 18th, 2022
Legislative Deadlines you need to know
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
November 18th, 2022
OK-CADP Statement in Response to Oklahoma’s Execution of Death Row Prisoner Richard Fairchild
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 17th, 2022
Richard Glossip’s Attorney Responds to Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals denial of hearing on Wrongly Withheld Evidence, Prosecutorial Misconduct
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 17th, 2022
Attorneys ask Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals to Stay Tomorrow’s Execution of Richard Fairchild on grounds of competence
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 16th, 2022
Ninety-four members of the Oklahoma House take oaths of office
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 16th, 2022
Oklahoma State Senator Blake Stephens of Tahlequah renews and emphasizes push for black vulture take limit increase
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 15th, 2022
New Oklahoma Senate cycle begins with Wednesday oaths of office, Treat’s re-election as Pro Tempore
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 15th, 2022
Oklahoma’s State Representative Jim Olsen, State Senator Nathan Dahm Promise to Protect Pro-Life Policies
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 14th, 2022
Denominational Leaders planned to hold Monday Press Conference on Capital Punishment
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 14th, 2022
Sign up period opens for Poultry Farms Regional Conservation Partnership Program — Neighbors Helping Neighbors
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 13th, 2022
Aerial Vantage Gains FAA Approval for Advanced Agricultural Data Collection during drone operations
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 13th, 2022
Oklahoma Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax comments on November 8 Election and turnout
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 11th, 2022
Oklahoma Health Care Authority Releases SoonerSelect Medical and Children’s Specialty Plan Request for Proposals
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 11th, 2022
Report: Teacher unions prioritize politics over work issues
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
November 10th, 2022
Richard Glossip’s Attorney Responds to Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals Decision
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 10th, 2022
12th Annual National Rural Health Day is November 17 — Live virtual event highlights the power of rural stakeholder collaboration
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report- Via NewsWire
November 8th, 2022

Elections Are Over, Let the Healing Begin
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
November 8th, 2022
Oklahoma State Senator Warren Hamilton proposes changes to state question approval process
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 5th, 2022
Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor Fights Increased Regulation of Greenhouse Gases
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 5th, 2022
State Representative Jason Lowe Accepts OBA’s Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher Diversity Award
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 5th, 2022
Oklahoma City government to host listening sessions about murals
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 3rd, 2022
Governor Kevin Stitt Orders Second Reprieve in Richard Glossip Case
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 3rd, 2022
Oklahoma City Landmarks to ‘Light the World in Teal’ for Alzheimer’s Awareness on November 3
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 2nd, 2022
Oklahoma Senator Roger Thompson is among those praising Checotah Intermediate School and principal for receiving national honors
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 2nd, 2022
Using Social Security data, reference website Listophile Announces Findings of Music Industry Baby Name Study
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report (Newswire.com)
October 31st, 2022
Oklahoma City’s MAPs 4: Open house events to gather input on beautification projects
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 31st, 2022
New Research on barriers to farmers: Producer-focused changes in carbon ecosystem services may unlock potential to sequester carbon in the heartland
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report (Newswire.com)
October 29th, 2022
Lawton’s State Representative Rande Worthen Explores Organized Retail Theft in Interim Study
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 28th, 2022
New Book Captures Fear and Fortitude of Dutch Boy Who Escaped the Nazis
CapitolBeatOK.com (Newswire.com)
October 27th, 2022
Oklahoma State Senator Tom Dugger issues statement on the passing of friend and mentor, former Sen. Jim Halligan
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 27th, 2022
Award Winners Named, Kid Governor® Program Underway
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Child Advocacy Institute
October 25th, 2022
Oklahoma State Senate Review
Senator Roland Pederson
October 25th, 2022
Oklahoma A.G. John O’Connor Joins 19 State Coalition Investigating Banks Over UN Influence, Attacks on Fossil Fuel Companies and impact on Jobs
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 22nd, 2022
Senate Health and Human Services chair assures Oklahomans COVID shots not mandatory for school
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 22nd, 2022
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Announces Oklahoma’s 2022 State Legislators of the Year
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 21st, 2022
Oklahoma State Senator Julia Kirt to hold interim study on ‘laws for ethics and accountability
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 21st, 2022
Tom Hird, Attorney for Benjamin Cole, Responds to Cole’s Execution
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 20th, 2022
Humphrey to Study Funding, Data Collection from State Question 781
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 20th, 2022
OK-CADP to hold “Don’t Kill For Me” protest of the scheduled execution of death row prisoner Benjamin Cole
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 19th, 2022
Successful Fall Forum Sets the Stage for 2023 Legislature
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
October 17th, 2022
Attorneys for Benjamin Cole Ask U.S. Supreme Court to Stay October 20 Execution to Ensure Fair Determination of His Competency
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 17th, 2022
A New Financial Vision Offers a Viable Pathway to Global Economic Stability and Peace — ‘The Evolution of Finance’ from Barbara Guth
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 13th, 2022
State advances toward execution of two death row inmates whose mental competency is questioned
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher & Editor, CapitolBeatOK.com
October 13th, 2022
Senator David Bullard of Durant comments on canceling interim study on abstract and title system
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 12th, 2022
Kevin Calvey presses for answers about Mayes ‘Big Red’ car dealer case, then enters Oklahoma County debate with Vicki Behenna
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 12th, 2022
Good Intentions, Unintended Consequences — Opinion
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
October 11th, 2022
Clean Up Oklahoma Plays Dirty
A Fair Analysis — by Steve Fair
October 11th, 2022
Lawton legislators Daniel Pae and John Michael Montgomery win national leadership honor
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 10th, 2022
Oklahoma activists mark World Day Against the Death Penalty
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 10th, 2022
Enacting most of the ARPA bills, Governor Kevin Stitt nixes three
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher & Editor, CapitolBeatOK.com
October 7th, 2022
Death Penalty abolitionists Capitol press conference asking for clemency for death row prisoner Richard Fairchild
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 7th, 2022
Freedom Oklahoma executive director denounces Senate Bill ‘eliminating access to gender-affirming medical care for Oklahoma minors’
CapitolBeat Staff Report
October 5th, 2022
Stitt’s signature puts into state law preventing ‘gender transition’ services for minors at OU Children’s Hospital
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 5th, 2022
Some Heroes Never Disappoint: A tribute to Bill Brewster
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
October 4th, 2022
State Attorneys General Call for Repeal of Biden’s Federal Electioneering Executive Order
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 2nd, 2022
Viaero Wireless SEMPRE Enter Partnership to replace Huawei Technology, improve network resiliency and security near Defense installations
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 2nd, 2022
Non-Profit Publishes Bible Video Game, Takes Aim at Lowering Teen Suicide Rate
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 2nd, 2022
City Public School District unveils Scissortail Studios in partnership with Film Education Institute
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 2nd, 2022
Legislature to address child care issues in special session
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 29th, 2022
Targeted workforce initiatives to support and grow Oklahoma’s key industries, legislators say
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 24th, 2022
Classen School of Advanced Studies at Northeast recognized for College Success Award
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 24th, 2022
Oklahoma Legislative Democrats React to ARPA Allocations
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 22nd, 2022
Glossip Lawyers File Second Petition to Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals — Asserting Evidence of Justin Sneed’s Efforts to Recant was Withheld from Richard Glossip’s Attorneys
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 22nd, 2022
Legislature will reconvene Special Session for ARPA issues in late September
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
September 21st, 2022
State Representative Justin Humphrey of Lane to Discuss New Glossip case Evidence
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 21st, 2022
Physicians for Informed Consent (PIC) Releases New Educational Documents Assessing Risks of Hepatitis B Compared to Risks of the Hepatitis B Vaccine
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report via Newswire.com
September 20th, 2022
Snake Oil Concoction
A Fair Analysis — By Steve Fair
September 20th, 2022
When second ‘Extraordinary Session” reconvenes, ARPA Funding to be Distributed to Mental, Behavioral Health Needs
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 19th, 2022
Supporting two servant leaders for the Oklahoma County Jail Trust: Opinion
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, Founder and Editor, CapitolBeatOK.com
September 18th, 2022
Tulsa’s Congressman Kevin Hern earns “Guardian of Small Business” award from NFIB
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 18th, 2022
New ‘Instawork’ report examines ‘State of the Flexible Workforce in America’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 18th, 2022
Additional Embezzlement Charges, RICO Charge Filed Against Oklahoma Contractor
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 16th, 2022
Benjamin Cole Files Petition for Clemency Based on Severe Mental Illness and Debilitated Condition
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 16th, 2022
Stark Studies Solutions to Address State Nursing Shortage
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 15th, 2022
Austin Film Festival Announces ‘The Whale’ and ‘Armageddon Time’ in Second Wave of Festival, James Gray to Receive Bill Wittliff Award for Screenwriting
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 14th, 2022
Visit to Washington County Provides Insight into Local Child Advocacy Efforts
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
September 12th, 2022
Whistle Pigs!
A Fair Analysis — by Steve Fair
September 12th, 2022
Shadow Warriors Project Receives 1-of-1 Rifle Donation From Henry Repeating Arms for Private Military Contractor Support
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 10th, 2022
State Senator Paul Rosino of Oklahoma City named family physicians’ Legislator of the Year
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 9th, 2022
Oklahoma’s Gross Receipts packed with record highs, Treasurer Randy McDaniel reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 9th, 2022
Oklahoma Appleseed will work with state Representative Toni Hasenbeck of Elgin for Interim Study on issues flowing from Domestic Violence
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 7th, 2022
Oklahoma’s Attorney General Files Embezzlement Charge Against Insurance Company Receiver
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 6th, 2022
Oklahoma Representative Justin Humphrey to Consider Legislation to Support State’s Ranchers
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 5th, 2022
Uptime.com analyzes the longest and most impactful downtime periods of the Second Quarter of 2022
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 3rd, 2022
ARPA Provides Help for Those Behind on Mortgages
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
September 3rd, 2022
National Hispanic Contractors Association Welcomes New Organization From Mexico, Fandeli — a family-owned business
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 2nd, 2022
Billy Sims BBQ Offers Billy Sims Meet and Greet Event in Mustang, Midwest City and Norman Locations
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 2nd, 2022
Senator Julia Kirt of Oklahoma City seeks public input on state taxes through September forums
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 1st, 2022
Oklahoma Supports Religious Liberty of Navy SEALs
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 1st, 2022
VET Tv is showcasing and streaming the American Legion’s 103rd National Convention
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 30th, 2022
Brandon Keppner joins Oklahoma Health Care Authority as new Chief Operating Officer
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 29th, 2022
“Nattering Nabobs of Negativity … ”
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Insitute for Child Advocacy
August 29th, 2022
Big Rock Candy Mountain!
A Fair Analysis — by Steve Fair
August 28th, 2022
Two Legislators — Sen. Rosino and Rep. Hill — comment on Board of Education’s actions against Mustang Schools
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 27th, 2022
Senator Warren Hamilton plans to refile bill prohibiting those under 21 from undergoing gender reassignment procedures
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 26th, 2022
The Forgotten Machine: The Cost of Misdemeanor Enforcement in Oklahoma, and Recommendations for Reform
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 16th, 2022
Oklahoma students, families can sign up for Math Tutoring Corps through September 1
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 16th, 2022
Governor Kevin Stitt Orders 60-Day Stay of Execution in Richard Glossip Case
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 16th, 2022
More Back-to-School Tips from OICA
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
August 15th, 2022
Oklahoma students achieving gains in college and career readiness
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 15th, 2022
Overplayed Hand!
A Fair Analysis — by Steve Fair
August 15th, 2022
New research finds global HR and corporate mobility leaders have lowered ‘Work from Anywhere’ expectations for hybrid, office-based arrangements
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 13th, 2022
New Pro Football League Owned by Former NFL Legends — Superstars of Football form ‘the greatest Football League in the History of Sports’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Reportvia Newswire
August 13th, 2022
Glossip Files for Clemency in case that Has drawn support from Republican Lawmakers pushing for hearing based on new evidence of innocence
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 12th, 2022
Attorney General O’Connor Files Additional Charge Against Oklahoma Contractor
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 12th, 2022
Newly Discovered Evidence: Handwritten note from confessed murderer Justin Sneed indicates intention to recant testimony against Richard Glossip
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 11th, 2022
Heirs Of Afrika Founder Koshie Mills Unites Global Black Women for the Fifth Annual International ‘Women Of Power’ Awards
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 11th, 2022
State Attorney General John O’Connor replies to legislators, and opposes request for evidentiary hearing in the Glossip case
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
August 10th, 2022
Roger Lee Ramsey’s sworn information identifies Justin Sneed as the person who decided to murder an Oklahoma City Inn-keeper in 1997
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
August 9th, 2022
The Reed Smith Report on the Glossip case: A brief summary and review
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
August 9th, 2022
Sixty-one Oklahoma Legislators support evidentiary hearing for Richard Glossip, ask for A.G. O’Connor to support the proceeding
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
August 8th, 2022
News9/News on 6 Survey Finds Support for School Choice
Brandon Dutcher, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
August 6th, 2022
Austin Film Festival will Honor Dede Gardner With the Polly Platt Award for Producing and Stephen Merchant With Outstanding TV Writer Award this fall
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 6th, 2022
State Senator Adam Pugh of Edmond commends service of DHS and OSBI directors
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 5th, 2022
July 15, 2022 Filing: James Coddington, A Man Transformed By Remorse, Seeks Clemency Before August 25 Execution Date
Adapted from a filing by Coddington’s attorneys, posted by CapitolBeatOK.com
August 5th, 2022
Oil & Gas Revenues Skyrocketed in July, Oklahoma Treasurer Randy McDaniel reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 4th, 2022
Heroes Ball ‘Hoops 4 Heroes’ Culminate Busy July for Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
Joe Dorman
August 4th, 2022
Oklahoma House Interim Studies commence after Speaker McCall approves all 82 requests
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 2nd, 2022
Oklahoma Senate Interim Studies begin with Pro Temp Greg Treat’s approval
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 2nd, 2022
In the Center Ring!
A Fair Analysis, by Steve Fair
August 1st, 2022
Libertarian Party to Receive Top Position on November General Election Ballot — Followed by Republicans, Democrats
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 1st, 2022
Phishing Attacks Rose 61% in 2022, Interisle’s Study Finds
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 30th, 2022
Democrats, Republicans, and Independents Unite to Build a unified ‘Forward Party’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 30th, 2022
Legislators to Hold Interim Study on Adoption, Foster Care
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 29th, 2022
Supreme Court of the United States Summary 2021-22: Oklahoma Wins Multiple Cases on Key Issues
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 29th, 2022
“Now is the time to fight”: U.S. Representative Kevin Hern argues against CHIPS, BBB
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 28th, 2022
Conley Comments on Obscene Materials in School Libraries
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 28th, 2022
Attorney General O’Connor Charges Edmond Man with Abuse by Caretaker
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 27th, 2022
Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation Names Whitney Rencountre II (Crow Creek Hunpati Dakota) New CEO
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 27th, 2022
Oklahoma Youth Legislative Experience Great for Students, and the Teacher
Joe Dorman, OICA
July 26th, 2022
A House Divided
A Fair Analysis, by Steve Fair
July 26th, 2022
State Representative Jim Grego of Wilburton Receives Cattlemen’s Appreciation Award
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 25th, 2022
State Chamber Research Foundation Urges “Supply Side Revival”
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 25th, 2022
Oklahoma City’s Paseo Arts Association Screenprint education training is full!
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 23rd, 2022
New film documentary ‘Finding Betty’ argues Alabama woman was wrongly convicted of murder
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 23rd, 2022
Biden Administration Backs off attacks on charter schools
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
July 22nd, 2022
OU Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy and Project Canary Announces Second Cohort of Energy ESG Certificate Program
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 21st, 2022
OK-CADP to host July 19 press conference asking for mercy and clemency for death row prisoner James Coddington, who is scheduled to be executed on August 25
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 18th, 2022
Oklahoma City’s June sales and use tax summary
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 14th, 2022
A Guide to OCPA’s Legislative Scorecard
Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
July 14th, 2022
J. Kevin Stitt, Office of the Governor, State of Oklahoma
Executive Department, Executive Order 2022-14
July 13th, 2022
Annual OK-CADP Awards Dinner will feature Evangelical activist Shane Claiborne
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 13th, 2022
Representative Justin Humphrey Asks State A.G. to Sue Biden Admin over Border Invasion
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 12th, 2022
Pot on the Ballot!
A Fair Analysis, by Steve Fair
July 11th, 2022
State Senate Budget Breakdown (FOURTH)
Senator Roger Thompson, R-Okemah
July 11th, 2022
TEEM Launches “Fresh Start” Summer Hygiene Drive
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 9th, 2022
Your Vote Makes a Difference, Especially in Run-off Elections
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
July 9th, 2022
OCPA President Jonathan Small files Bar Association complaint against State. Representative Anthony Moore
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 8th, 2022
 State Budget Breakdown (THIRD)
State Senator Roger Thompson, R-Okemah
July 8th, 2022
Opinion: We respectfully disagree with Court decision to set execution date for Richard Glossip
Don Knight, Attorney
July 7th, 2022
Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals Sets Execution Dates for Six Death Row Inmates, including Richard Glossip
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 7th, 2022
Oklahoma Treasurer Randy McDaniel says Oil & Gas collections reach all-time high
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 6th, 2022
Republican legislator says recently-surfaced evidence proves Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip is innocent
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
July 6th, 2022
Oklahoma State Senate leaders applaud DHS Pinnacle Plan progress
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 5th, 2022
Mental Health takes center stage
Joe Dorman, OICA
July 2nd, 2022
Abortion Divides
A Fair Analysis – by Steve Fair
July 2nd, 2022
A handful of incumbents lose in generally status quo Oklahoma House primary elections
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
June 30th, 2022
Oklahoma Speaker Charles McCall praises High Court for reversal of ‘Roe v. Wade’
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
June 28th, 2022
Senate Pro Temp Greg Treat issues statement after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
June 28th, 2022
Learn about “Interim Study” Requests and discuss with Lawmakers
Joe Dorman, OICA
June 25th, 2022
Oklahoma Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd denounces Supreme Court overturning ‘Roe v. Wade’
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
June 25th, 2022
Jungle Scout’s quarterly Consumer Trends Report: Consumers continue to spend despite rising costs and stagnant incomes; social media and affordability influence purchases
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 24th, 2022
Attorney General O’Connor Seeks Law Enforcement Applications for Safe Oklahoma Grant
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 23rd, 2022
Tulsa FirePAC Endorses Re-Election of Senator James Lankford, citing longtime support for First Responders
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 23rd, 2022
State Democratic Party’s Alicia Andrews applauds Biden-Harris Administration for new COVID-19 Vaccines
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 22nd, 2022
U.S. Senate Candidate Lahmeyer endorses Republican Attorney General John O’Connor for Election
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 22nd, 2022
Why I support the America COMPETES Act
Mick Cornett, Letter to The Editor of CapitolBeatOK
June 21st, 2022
Attorney General John O’Connor files charges against state attorneys accused of facilitating illegal medical marijuana operations
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 20th, 2022
Two-Faced Chicanery in Elections
A Fair Analysis — By Steve Fair
June 20th, 2022
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announces certification of Balanced Budget, including $2.7 billion in savings for Fiscal year 2023
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 18th, 2022
State Budget Breakdown (SECOND)
State Senator Roger Thompson, R-Okemah
June 17th, 2022
State Budget Breakdown (FIRST)
State Senator Roger Thompson
June 17th, 2022
Provenzano Amendment to ‘Temporarily Lower Gas Prices’ Fails
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 16th, 2022
Speaker McCall, Rep. Echols claim tax relief measures can advance during special session as House sends inflation relief to Senate
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 16th, 2022
Oklahoma State Capitol Press Conference to Reveal Results of Independent Glossip Investigation
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report (compiled by Pat McGuigan)
June 15th, 2022
$12 Million gift will Help create ‘Dedicated Space for Art by Women’ at Michigan Museum
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 13th, 2022
OICA names four “Children’s Legislators of the Year” – and lauds three retiring Lawmakers for Career Achievements
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 13th, 2022
Americans for Prosperity Oklahoma Endorses Candidates for State Legislature
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 11th, 2022
Association of Oklahoma General Contractors endorse Dustin Reid in state House District 21
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 11th, 2022
Humphrey Responds to Democrats’ Call to Repeal Gun Laws
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 10th, 2022
Senator Roger Thompson to file legislation restoring powers to Tourism Commission
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 9th, 2022
Dr. Grellner Selected to Serve on State Board of Health
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 8th, 2022
How Did Your Lawmaker Score on Children’s Issues?
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
June 7th, 2022
Oklahoma Speaker Charles McCall comments on D-Day
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 6th, 2022
Bon Appétit!
A Fair Analysis — by Steve Fair
June 5th, 2022
New law bases Oklahoma’s Promise income limits on family size
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 4th, 2022
Oklahoma Judge Sets Hearing Date in U.S. Senate Race Injunction Case
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 2nd, 2022
Josh Brecheen Receives Endorsement of former NASA Director and former Congressman Jim Bridenstine for Congressional Run
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 2nd, 2022
Prayer Without Action Will Not Protect our Children
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
May 30th, 2022
School Safety a Priority for Dr. Grellner
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 28th, 2022
Heritage Action supports Stitt on vetoes and special session
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 28th, 2022
Governor Kevin Stitt Signs Two Delivery Reform Bills
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 27th, 2022
Catholic Archbishop Paul S. Coakley praises Oklahoma Legislature and Governor Kevin Stitt after the Signing of HB 4327
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
May 26th, 2022
Commentary: Journalism is not a crime … but maybe golf ought to be
Kyle Barnett
May 25th, 2022
U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Randy Grellner Signs Taxpayer Protection Pledge
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 24th, 2022
After Governor Stitt’s signature, Howard-Stinson law enshrines the right for health care power of attorney
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 21st, 2022
Strategies, Methods & Technology for School Districts Overcoming the Mental Health Crisis
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report (via Newswire.com)
May 21st, 2022
Oklahoma House Republicans ask state Attorney General and Governor to help recover baby formula sent to Southern Border
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 18th, 2022
Student mental health bill signed into law
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 17th, 2022
New law ensures firefighters can provide emergency medical transport in limited situations
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 17th, 2022
The Decline of Institutions
A Fair Analysis, by Steve Fair
May 16th, 2022
Oklahoma’s Becomes the Fourth “Kid Governor®” State
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 16th, 2022
Provenzano Recognized as Education Advocate, OEA Outstanding Legislator
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 14th, 2022
Matt Pinnell touts ‘Look at Oklahoma CareerTech’ series 
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 14th, 2022
Current Abortion Debate Shows Need for JNC Repeal
by Ryan Haynie, Oklahoma Council for Public Affairs
May 13th, 2022
Authors of Oklahoma’s ‘Imagination Library celebrate program’s statewide expansion by reading to one of Oklahoma’s newest members
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 13th, 2022
Sen. Matthews invites public to traveling Smithsonian exhibit in Boley; grand opening this Saturday
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 12th, 2022
U.S. Rep. Stephanie Bice Introduces Bill to Rename Seminole Post Office after Army Sgt. Bret D. Isenhower
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 9th, 2022
Premature Celebration
A Fair Analysis — by Steve Fair
May 9th, 2022
Oklahoma Youth Legislative Experience set to Educate 4-H, FFA Students
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
May 7th, 2022
Public invited to Hispanic Cultural Day at Oklahoma State Capitol on May 10
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 6th, 2022
State Senator Zack Taylor releases statement following Seminole tornado
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 5th, 2022
House Democrats Call for Veto Override of Senate Bill 1695
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 4th, 2022
A Busy State Supreme Court
A Fair Analysis – by Steve Fair
May 3rd, 2022
Governor Kevin Stitt Signs the Humphrey-Weaver 911 Dispatcher Training Bill into Law
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 3rd, 2022
Oklahoma Senate approves bill creating tax credit for adoption expenses
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 29th, 2022
“No accountability, no remorse”: Hern Blasts Biden’s Economy, advocates for Arkansas River Funding
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 28th, 2022
Oklahoma Representatives Provenzano and Stanley secure legislative approval for diagnostic mammogram insurance mandate 
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 27th, 2022
Pittman Recognizes April as National Minority Health Month
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 27th, 2022
A Final Chance to Advocate to Lawmakers
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
April 25th, 2022
Actions Have Consequences
A Fair Analysis, by Steve Fair
April 25th, 2022
Candidate Filing Begins Campaign Season
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
April 21st, 2022
Senator Michael Brooks of Oklahoma City selected as one of nation’s outstanding rising leaders
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 20th, 2022
Don’t Eat The Seed!
A Fair Analysis –Steve Fair
April 16th, 2022
100th Anniversary of the United States Polo Association’s National Intercollegiate Championship Finals to Air SUNDAY (April 17) on ESPNU
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 16th, 2022
85% of Organizations Expect a Compromising Attack in the Next Year, Adaptiva Research Reveals
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report (via Newswire)
April 15th, 2022
Mark Myles Campaign Announcement and Biographical Information
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 14th, 2022
Miguel Cardona, U.S. Secretary of Education, keynotes National Conference for Adult Educators
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 14th, 2022
State Attorney General John O’Connor’s office responds to Jett’s multi-county grand jury request
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 11th, 2022
Moira McCabe plans to seek Republican nomination for governor of Oklahoma
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 11th, 2022
Letter: Oklahoma Senator Shane Jett of Shawnee wants state A.G. to investigate sexual assaults in Shawnee Schools
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 8th, 2022
Senators Zack Taylor and James Leewright announce they will not seek re-election
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 7th, 2022
Economic Growth accelerates in March, Oklahoma Treasurer Randy McDaniel reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 6th, 2022
Economics 101
A Fair Analysis — Steve Fair
April 4th, 2022
A Tremendously Successful Chili Cook-off & Child Advocacy Day
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
April 4th, 2022
Legislation named for fallen Tulsa police officer Sgt. Craig Johnson becomes law
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 4th, 2022
Bipartisan Licensure Legislation Passes House, Moves to Senate
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 2nd, 2022
With Kim David’s guidance, law enforcement support measures pass Oklahoma Senate
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 2nd, 2022
Words Matter
A Fair Analysis- Steve Fair
March 30th, 2022
Sen. Standridge’s bill would require extensive studies on turnpike before bonds can be issued
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 30th, 2022
House Passes Tulsa Reconciliation Education Scholarship Expansion
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 25th, 2022
Oklahoma Senate approves measures to affirm biological sex and its impact on women’s sports and ‘vital records’ measure
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 25th, 2022
What Legislation Do You Have on Your Bracket?
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
March 23rd, 2022
Bill to Exempt Veterans from Taxes on Retirement Benefits Passes House
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 21st, 2022
Crisis Point!
Opinion by Steve Fair
March 20th, 2022
Oklahoma State Budget Break Down
Analysis: Sen. Roger Thompson, Senate Appropriations Chair
March 18th, 2022
Senate approves John Michael Montgomery’s push for tax incentives for “Hydrogen Hub”
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 17th, 2022
Bill aiming to “Modernize Posting of Legal Notices” Passes Oklahoma House in unanimous vote
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 16th, 2022
A Man of Vision
Commentary Jonathan Small, OCPA
March 15th, 2022
Give Them A Break
A Commentary Steve Fair
March 13th, 2022
Oklahoma Senate approves Senator Pugh’s ‘Learn Everywhere Act’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 12th, 2022
OICA Mourns the Passing of Jasmine Moran
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA)
March 9th, 2022
Senate Energy chairman supports prohibition on Russian oil/gas purchases
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 9th, 2022
Ukrainian War Clouds Economic Future, Oklahoma Treasurer McDaniel says in most recent Gross Receipts Report
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 9th, 2022
Senate passes bill creating 100% disabled veteran driver license designation
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 8th, 2022
‘Fines and Fees’ Reform clears Oklahoma State Senate
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
March 8th, 2022
War Abroad Stokes Children’s Fears at Home
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
March 3rd, 2022
Oklahoma Legislature forms Irish Caucus, names co-chairs
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 3rd, 2022
Sen. Kay Floyd invites Oklahomans to celebrate Women’s History Month
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 3rd, 2022
Black History Month Is Full of Reflection and Promise
Commentary State Representative Monroe Nichols, D-Tulsa
February 28th, 2022
Oklahoma Senate approves resolution proclaiming support for Ukraine
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 28th, 2022
OK-LEAD Shares Leadership & Education with Youth
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
February 26th, 2022
Oklahoma Legislative Mental Health Caucus announces leadership and priorities
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 25th, 2022
Senators Hicks and Kirt — Democratic members of Senate Finance Committee — comment on State Board of Equalization meeting
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 25th, 2022
Senate Appropriations Chair Roger Thompson comments on Tuesday’s revenue certification
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 24th, 2022
Ukraine Explained (A Fair Analysis)
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 21st, 2022
State Rep. Kevin McDugle to Hold Press Conference Discussing Glossip Case
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 21st, 2022
OK-CADP Responds to Thursday’s Execution of Gilbert Postelle, Archbishop Coakley and A.G. O’Connor also comment
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 19th, 2022
House Honors Sanctity of Life with Rose Day
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 16th, 2022
Governor Kevin Stitt’s State of the State Address
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 15th, 2022
Governor Stitt Delivers 2022 State of the State Address 
Speech Summary Adapted from Governor’s office summary — CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 12th, 2022
Jiffy Trip Raises $48,903 for Children’s Hospital Foundation
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 12th, 2022
With “State of the State”, the 2022 Session of the Oklahoma Legislature begins at fast pace
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
February 12th, 2022
New Year Sees Gross Receipts Swell, Treasurer Randy McDaniel reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 9th, 2022
Senator Kay Floyd’s Bill would identify ARPA, Infrastructure Invest and Jobs Act projects with WPA-like signage
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 3rd, 2022
U.S. Representative Stephanie Bice Announces Congressional Art Competition for Oklahoma’s Fifth District
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 3rd, 2022
Biden’s Tight Rope
Commentary: Steve Fair
February 2nd, 2022
Governor Kevin Stitt pledges “Never Again” on Holocaust Remembrance Day — Oklahoma adopts IHRA working definition of Antisemitism
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 2nd, 2022
Consumer Protection and Financial Tips for the New Year
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
January 31st, 2022
Sen. Pederson files bill to improve ag tax exemption renewal process
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 27th, 2022
Anti-death penalty group to hold “Don’t Kill For Me” protest of the scheduled execution of death row prisoner Donald Anthony Grant, described by death penalty critics as ‘mentally ill’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 26th, 2022
Analysis of a Split Decision
Steve Fair
January 23rd, 2022
House Completes Bill Filing for 2022 Session
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 22nd, 2022
Oklahoma March for Life slated for Saturday, January 22
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 21st, 2022
State Democratic Party leaders applaud President Biden’s First Year in Office (Oklahoma Democratic Party Statement)
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 20th, 2022
Rep. Ajay Pittman Receives Council of State Governments 20 Under 40 Leadership Award
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 19th, 2022
Holiday Season helps smash Oklahoma Gross Receipts, reports Treasurer Randy McDaniel
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 15th, 2022
Oklahoma Joins Multistate Coalition in Continuing Fight to End Facebook’s Illegal Monopoly
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 15th, 2022
Senator Warren Hamilton of McCurtain named “Senator of the Year” for Second Amendment support
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 10th, 2022
Commentary: The Theory of Error, and Anthony Fauci
Steve Fair
December 31st, 2021
Fervent Prayers for a New Dawn, and a thankful heart for the love of friends and family
Nyla Ali Khan, CapitolBeatOK.com
December 31st, 2021
Physical Activity an important part of child wellbeing
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
December 27th, 2021
Oklahoma City deserves better leadership: Opinion Carol Hefner, Candidate for Oklahoma City Mayor
Carol Hefner
December 26th, 2021
The True Meaning of Christmas
U.S. Rep. Stephanie Bice of Oklahoma
December 24th, 2021
Time to adjust the sails: A Commentary Steve Fair
Steve Fair
December 18th, 2021
Oklahoma Gross Receipts jumped as holiday season began, Treasurer McDaniel Reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 16th, 2021
Care Providers Oklahoma Praises Gov. Stitt, A.G. O’Connor for Opposing Federal Vaccine Mandate on Health Care Workers
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 14th, 2021
Opponents of Capital Punishment schedule vigil to protest Thursday morning’s scheduled execution of Bigler Stouffer
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 8th, 2021
Time to Right a Wrong: Commentary
Steve Fair
December 7th, 2021
Governor Kevin Stitt, Attorney General John O’Connor cheer nationwide injunction on Biden vax mandate
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
December 2nd, 2021
Senate leader encouraged by Oklahoma’s court win against Biden vaccine mandates
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 2nd, 2021
OK-CADP responds to denial of clemency for Donald Anthony Grant
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 1st, 2021
First Tuesday: Advent Aspirations, November 30 — Vince and Andrew, running to daylight
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
December 1st, 2021
Oklahoma group seeks to spare life of death row inmate Donald Anthony Grant, describing him as ‘mentally ill’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 30th, 2021
First Monday: Advent Aspirations, November 29. Remembering a son at war
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
November 29th, 2021
First Sunday: Advent Aspirations, November 28
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
November 28th, 2021
Dolese Brothers Company gifts four trucks to Fire Departments in Canute, Turley, Meeker and Rush Creek
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 24th, 2021
Energy FC gives Boys & Girls Club a timely assist – and scores a dramatic Thanksgiving goal
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
November 23rd, 2021
Governor Kevin Stitt declares Oklahoma is ‘open for business’ as unemployment rate drops to nation’s third-lowest
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 19th, 2021
Black Evangelical Leaders, including T.D. Jakes, plead for the life of Julius Jones
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
November 16th, 2021
Conservative leaders Deason and DeRoche, and legal community leader Kelli Masters, want to save the life of Oklahoma death row inmate Julius Jones
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
November 16th, 2021
Oklahoma City University’s Law Dean Emeritus Lawrence K. Hellman encourages Governor Kevin Stitt to save the life of Julius Jones
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
November 15th, 2021
Calvey blasts Oklahoma County D.A. Prater and Assistant D.A. Gieger
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
November 14th, 2021
‘Bright Hope for the Future’ — The worldwide Jehovah’s Witnesses bring a message both old and new, saying ‘A Better World is Near
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 12th, 2021
Oklahoma Republican state legislators support clemency for Julius Jones, and Catholic Archbishop advocates ‘a culture of life’
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
November 11th, 2021
Lawmakers Examine Ways to Prevent Accidental Child Deaths
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
November 8th, 2021
Metro Technology Centers announces two Board of Education seats up for election
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 8th, 2021
Share The Pot! A Commentary
Steve Fair
November 8th, 2021
Pro Tem Treat names Senate Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, Daniels and Taylor to co-chair
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 7th, 2021
Two national conservative leaders contend: ‘Rather than serve justice, District Attorney Prater is weaponizing the justice system’
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
November 5th, 2021
Oklahoma Economy Expands as Energy Prices Surge, Treasurer McDaniel reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 4th, 2021
Women in Aviation and Aerospace Day at Will Rogers Airport Friday – Aviation Pioneer Wally Funk to keynote
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 3rd, 2021
Please Continue Supporting Foster Youth over the Holidays
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
November 2nd, 2021
Commentary: Inflation is a form of Taxation
Steve Fair
November 1st, 2021
Oklahoma Coalition Against the Death Penalty (OK-CADP) and anti-execution attorney comment on the death of John Marion Grant
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 31st, 2021
State Senator Jo Anna Dossett of Tulsa studies priorities for teacher certification scholarships
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 30th, 2021
Sen. Murdock supports increased biosecurity measures to prevent foreign animal disease outbreak
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 29th, 2021
New peace officers ready to enter workforce after Metro Tech graduation
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 29th, 2021
Oklahoma State Rep. Sean Roberts of Hominy Comments on Biden Push to Vaccinate Children Against COVID-19
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 28th, 2021
The Lessons of “Ted Lasso” and Fall Forum
Joe Dorman, OICA
October 28th, 2021
American Conservative Union and Faith and Freedom Coalition support commutation for Julius Jones
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
October 27th, 2021
Oklahoma Senate President Pro Temp Greg Treat announces appointments to state-tribal relations committee
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 27th, 2021
Oklahoma State Senator Blake Stephens of Tahlequah leads ‘locking the clock’ study of Daylight Savings Time
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 24th, 2021
State Senate Education Committee implements Norman Sen. Boren’s study request on support for pregnant students
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 24th, 2021
A Quaker and a Conservative agree with: “Dr. Phil” and each other on this much: Richard Glossip should not be on Oklahoma’s death row
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
October 23rd, 2021
State Representative Kevin McDugle of Broken Arrow to host ‘watch parties’ for Dr. Phil segment on Glossip case
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 20th, 2021
Taxpayers Pay for Waggish Studies
Commentary: Steve Fair
October 19th, 2021
Senators Chuck Hall of Perry and Julia Kirt of Oklahoma City guide study of film and media arts programs for K-12 students
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 17th, 2021
The Future Begins at Fall Forum this week — Scholarships Available for Youth Organizations
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
October 17th, 2021
Treat says Oklahoma Senate Republicans support fight against Biden vaccine mandate
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 17th, 2021
Faith Leaders Gather in McAlester for Sunday Vigil on Behalf of Julius Jones
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 14th, 2021
Oklahoma Representative Rhonda Baker of Yukon studies teacher shortage
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 14th, 2021
Three Oklahoma tech companies Form partnerships to benefit cattle ranchers
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 12th, 2021
Senator George Young guides Interim Study on better support for minority- and female-owned businesses
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 10th, 2021
Accepting Refugees a matter of life and death
Joe Dorman
October 8th, 2021
State Senator Kay Floyd of Oklahoma City studies the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation’s response to sexual assaults
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 8th, 2021
Oklahoma’s Gross Receipts hit record high, Treasurer Randy McDaniel reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 6th, 2021
Denied clemency, John Marion Grant is set for execution on October 28
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
October 6th, 2021
Senators participate in leadership program for select southern state government officials
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 5th, 2021
Facing October 28 execution date, John Marion Grant is scheduled for Tuesday (Oct. 5) clemency hearing
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
October 4th, 2021
General Milley’s Conceit – News Analysis
Steve Fair
October 4th, 2021
Oklahoma State Senator Julie Daniels, Senate colleagues request Oklahoma State School Boards Association denounce letter from the National School Boards Association
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 1st, 2021
Film Review: In the end, ‘Just Mercy’ chronicles what we all want
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 29th, 2021
Interim Study requested by Senator Mary Boren of Norman focused on transportation needs of disabled Oklahomans
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 28th, 2021
Civics Education Focus of Oklahoma State Representative Daniel Pae’s House Interim Study
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 27th, 2021
Reclassification Council’s recommendations will increase Oklahoma’s prison population, national and state analysts believe
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 27th, 2021
Oklahoma City Representative Ajay Pittman’s study focuses on barriers to reentry
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 25th, 2021
Faith and Family Leader James Dobson Endorses U.S. Sen. James Lankford
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 23rd, 2021
Capital Punishment, the Holy Bible and the U.S. Constitution
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
September 22nd, 2021
Opinion: The Ball Bounces!
Steve Fair
September 21st, 2021
Fall Forum to begin work on Children’s Legislative Agenda
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
September 21st, 2021
Oklahoma State Senator Darrell Weaver of Moore reappointed as commissioner for national law enforcement group
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 18th, 2021
Catholic Charities Assisting with Afghan Refugees
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 17th, 2021
9/11 at 20 … 5 and 51; Anniversaries of Remembrance and Joy
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
September 16th, 2021
Oklahoma State Senator Casey Murdock to file legislation after findings of Ag Sales Tax exemption interim study
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 16th, 2021
Pandemic Poltics: A Commentary
Steve Fair
September 16th, 2021
Fossil Fuel prices drive Oklahoma state gross receipts higher
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 15th, 2021
Advocates for Julius Jones respond to commutation vote, as Pardon and Parole proceeding affirms Oklahoma’s legal provisions: News Analysis
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
September 14th, 2021
Absentee Voting Focus of Legislative Interim Study
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 12th, 2021
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signs nine pro-life bills into law
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 12th, 2021
Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat opposes president’s vaccine mandate
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 12th, 2021
After 9/11, some found healing by helping
Jehovah’s Witnesses, United States of America
September 11th, 2021
National Pro-Life group endorses James Lankford of Oklahoma for reelection
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 9th, 2021
Oklahoma State Senate Finance Committee to study agricultural sales tax exemptions
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 9th, 2021
James Lankford garners strong Republican backing for 2022 U.S. Senate campaign
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
September 7th, 2021
Oklahoma’s Catholic Bishops comment after U.S. Supreme Court allows Texas heartbeat abortion ban to take effect
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 4th, 2021
But what is grief, if not love persevering? In Tribute to two friends
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
September 3rd, 2021
Wrong Side Continues for Biden: Commentary
Steve Fair
September 3rd, 2021
Abuse of Tribal police alleged in Cherokee Nation
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
September 2nd, 2021
Death Row Exonerees to Hold Capitol Press Conference, Faith Event, in Support of Julius Jones
Special to CapitolBeatOK.com
September 1st, 2021
Guernsey’s Tim Fawcett earns rare cyber defense certification
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 31st, 2021
Redistricting committees announce congressional map submission deadline – work ongoing to modify legislative maps
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 29th, 2021
Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs – Message to Vets regarding the situation in Afghanistan
From Joel G. Kintsel, Executive Director
August 27th, 2021
Oklahoma Veterans Caucus members ask U.S. Congress to act on Afghanistan
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 27th, 2021
Attorney General O’Connor Calls for Faster Implementation of Anti-Robocall Technology
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 25th, 2021
Care Providers Oklahoma Responds to President Joe Biden’s Nursing Home Vaccine Mandate
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 25th, 2021
Rep. Cyndi Munson urges Oklahomans to seek help when needed
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 25th, 2021
The new Oklahoma State University Center for Pet Therapy is the evolution of the successful Pete’s Pet Posse program
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
August 23rd, 2021
Opinion: Cheaters Never Win
Steve Fair
August 21st, 2021
Opinion: We must rise when government says ‘See to it yourselves’
Joe Dorman
August 21st, 2021
Free career guidance test now available for high school students
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 19th, 2021
Oklahoma state Senator Micheal Bergstrom proposes changes to ‘No Patient Left Alone Act’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 19th, 2021
Senator Paul Rosino says Adria Berry ‘perfect choice’ at OMMA
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 19th, 2021
Dr. George Henderson: Do Not Spare Children the Difficult Conversations
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
August 18th, 2021
McGirt called threat to Oklahoma’s future
Ryan Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
August 17th, 2021
Oklahoma City University sets certificate programs for election hopefuls
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 17th, 2021
Biden using Trump for Scapegoat — Analysis
Steve Fair
August 16th, 2021
Oklahoma: Attorney General John O’Connor and Governor Kevin Stitt celebrate ruling that ‘McGirt v. Oklahoma’ is not retroactive
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 14th, 2021
July Gross Receipts affected by tax filing deadline, Treasurer McDaniel reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 13th, 2021
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt appoints new Attorney General
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
August 12th, 2021
U.S. Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma Prioritizes Protection of the Unborn During Budget Debate, Hyde Amendment preserved on 50-49 vote
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 12th, 2021
Update from the Capitol Beat: Ladies lead, Republican legislators don’t like Biden, and a flurry of Interim Studies
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
August 10th, 2021
Central Oklahoma REALTORS® (COCAR) Invites Attendees to Sixth Annual Commercial Real Estate Summit at UCO
From The City Sentinel, August 2021 print edition, page 5
August 9th, 2021
A special place in highest esteem: Nyla Khan of Oklahoma, Kashmir, and the world
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
August 7th, 2021
Oklahoma State Senator Rob Standridge says Senate Bill 658 protects parental rights, right to privacy
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 7th, 2021
State Senator Carri Hicks of Oklahoman City reminds nursing mothers of new law protecting rights for school employees
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 7th, 2021
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt’s campaign touts funding achievements, announces Donelle Harder’s return to management
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 6th, 2021
Something that made an inquiring mind ask: ‘What’s up with that?”
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
August 5th, 2021
‘And a good time was had by all …’ – OICA’s Heroes Ball is in the books
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
August 4th, 2021
Cristo Rey Oklahoma City students drafted to work with local businesses
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 3rd, 2021
Vaccine: Take it or Leave it!
Steve Fair
August 2nd, 2021
Oklahoma House Republicans plan numerous education studies
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 31st, 2021
Senator Kay Floyd of Oklahoma to study state Bureau of Investigation’s response to sexual assaults
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 31st, 2021
Voting Online for Anne Roberts “People’s Choice Awards” continues until Friday, July 30, at 5 p.m.
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
July 28th, 2021
Billions to spend with limited guidance
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
July 23rd, 2021
Oklahoma Speaker of the House Charles McCall approves 113 Interim Study Requests
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 23rd, 2021
State Representative Monroe Nichols of Tulsa will lead Interim Studies on Neighborhood Blight and a “deep dive” in research on economic fairness
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
July 23rd, 2021
Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding holds organizational meeting
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 22nd, 2021
Representative Melissa Provenzano hopes to hold Interim Studies on student aid application program, teacher contracts
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 21st, 2021
State Representative Ajay Pittman of Oklahoma City seeks to conduct Interim Study on high-speed police pursuits
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 21st, 2021
Public Service for Children is neither partisan nor complete: Analysis
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
July 20th, 2021
Oklahoma House of Representatives State’s Rights Committee Chairman Jay Steagall responds to Biden Administration’s Door-to-Door targeting efforts of unvacinated Americans
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 19th, 2021
Oklahoma State Representative John Talley of Stillwater leads group of lawmakers requesting Interim Study on Opioid Prescriptions
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 19th, 2021
Representative Mike Dobrinski praises Bartlett Bouse as new member of the Board of Juvenile Affairs, replacing Sean Burrage
CapitolBeatOK.com
July 18th, 2021
Oklahoma State Representative Todd Russ Comments on Senior Nutrition Center Funding
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 17th, 2021
Representative Kevin West of Moore criticizes NEA defense of Critical Race Theory
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 16th, 2021
Kay Floyd of Oklahoma city, Senate Democratic Leader, will lead Interim Studies of youth suicide
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 14th, 2021
Teachers Face loss of license for racist instruction
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
July 14th, 2021
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt gets high approval after successful session
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
July 13th, 2021
Sen. George Young announces slate of Interim Studies focusing on racial equity
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 13th, 2021
Rep. Ajay Pittman of Oklahoma City secures bipartisan support for bottle service bill: Updated
Patrick B. McGuigan, Update
July 10th, 2021
The Declaration and the State of Jury Trials in America
Ryan Haynie, OCPAThink.org
July 10th, 2021
Clear the shelter: Free dog and cat adoptions this weekend at overcrowded Oklahoma City Animal Welfare
Staff Report
July 9th, 2021
Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy schedules ‘Heroes Ball’ on July 30
Staff Report
July 9th, 2021
Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat announces approved interim study requests
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 9th, 2021
Sen. Murdock, Rep. Newton call on governor to delay closing of William S. Key Correctional Center
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 9th, 2021
Senator Adam Pugh of Edmond to hold interim studies on teacher certification and learning outcomes post-COVID
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 9th, 2021
Senator David Bullard, joined by many GOP colleages, urges full implementation of House Bill 1775
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 9th, 2021
Gross Receipts for Oklahoma set records as economy grows Treasurer McDaniel
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 7th, 2021
With inspirations from Kashmir and Oklahoma, from Viktor Frankl and her family, Nyla Khan creates
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 6th, 2021
House Bill 1775 critics attack private schools, home schoolers
Ray Carter, OCPAThink.org
July 2nd, 2021
House Minority Leader Emily Virgin requests study on ending state grocery tax
The City Sentinel, Staff Report
July 2nd, 2021
Disability Fund Focus of Interim Study request from Rep. Mickey Dollens
The City Sentinel, Staff Report
July 1st, 2021
Oklahoma Senate Appropriations Chair Roger Thompson, Senator Casey Murdock comment after hearing on DOC closure of William S. Key Correctional Center
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 30th, 2021
Hyde Amendment Under Attack! An Analysis
Steve Fair
June 29th, 2021
Tax Cuts put Oklahoma on a better path
Jonathan Small, OCPAThink.org
June 29th, 2021
In her own words, Sen. David looks back at session, years at Capitol, hopes for future
Patrick B. McGuigan, Special to The Southwest Ledger
June 28th, 2021
Paxton is Persistent – About Policy, Principles and the Press
Patrick B. McGuigan, Special to The Southwest Ledger
June 28th, 2021
Ellyn Hefner: State Law to help those with special needs
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
June 27th, 2021
Medicaid Expansion Adds 120K+ Oklahomans to benefit rolls
Patrick B. McGuigan, Special to The Southwest Ledger
June 27th, 2021
Oklahoma State Senators request investigation into price increases in the building supply industry
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 26th, 2021
Prominent Black OU Professor says ‘Race is a Myth’
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
June 25th, 2021
U.S. Supreme Court agrees with State Attorneys’ General in Farmers’ Property Rights Case
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 25th, 2021
Uniting the World in Faith — Jehovah’s Witnesses Hold Global Virtual Event in 240 Lands, 500+ Languages
The City Sentinel, Staff Report
June 25th, 2021
Editor’s Notebook: Status of Women commission swearing-in, an honored book by Dr. Nyla, a professor with noble intentions, and citizenship
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
June 24th, 2021
G7 uses U.S. as an ATM: Commentary
Steve Fair
June 22nd, 2021
Rep. Ajay Pittman’s Bottle Service legislation is now state law
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 22nd, 2021
Local Business Owner Jack L. Werner Named to NSBA Leadership Council
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 20th, 2021
State Senator James Leewright believes new Oklahoma law will protect legitimate businesses, while creating ‘more resources to go after criminal operations’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 19th, 2021
Black Wall Street showed benefit of free markets
Jonathan Small, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
June 18th, 2021
Juneteenth – Historical sketch, development of observances and designation as a national holiday
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 18th, 2021
Oklahoma Policy Makers should beware the Biden spending binge: Analysis
Mike Mazzei
June 18th, 2021
28 Republicans led by Rep. Kevin McDugle want third party investigation into death row prisoner Richard Glossip’s case
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
June 17th, 2021
Mize Musings: Utility Consumer Protections, Rx marijuana, etc.
Patrick B. McGuigan, Special to The Southwest Ledger
June 17th, 2021
Federal Court sides with states (including Oklahoma) challenging President Biden’s attempt to disrupt energy industry
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 16th, 2021
From the Floor Leader’s Desk: “One of the most productive legislative sessions we’ve ever had”
State Senator Kim David, Republican Majority Floor Leader
June 16th, 2021
State Rep. Mickey Dollens of Oklahoma City requests Interim Study on public benefit jobs initiative
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 16th, 2021
In law and in life, forming a team sometimes requires tolerating differences and knowing essentials
The City Sentinel Editorial, June 15, 2021
June 15th, 2021
To ‘heal and bridge divides’ – Dr. Nyla Ali Khan’s timely book can help transform trauma
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 14th, 2021
Rep. Nicole Miller of Edmond named Legislator of the Year by Alzheimer’s Association
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 9th, 2021
Food for body, mind and soul: Friends new and old celebrate Dr. Nyla Ali Khan’s new book. And, the celebration will continue
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
June 5th, 2021
Equal Opportunity Education Scholarship Act becomes law in Oklahoma
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 30th, 2021
Not-so-random thoughts on Managed Care
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 29th, 2021
Tribute: Mourning the death of Bob Cullison, a statesman extraordinaire
Former state Sen. Angela Monson, for The City Sentinel
May 29th, 2021
May 27 book event for Dr. Nyla Khan’s ‘Educational Strategies for Youth Empowerment’ spurs reflections on possibilities
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 25th, 2021
Oklahoma Senate passes Fiscal Year 2022 state budget; Governor Stitt signs measure
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 25th, 2021
Representative Cyndi Munson will be Oklahoma House Democratic Caucus leader after November 2022 election
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 24th, 2021
Sen. Rosino says new law will help eliminate waiting list for developmental disabilities services; prioritizes Oklahomans
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 23rd, 2021
School Choice bill headed to Governor Stitt
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
May 22nd, 2021
Good news and bad news on Managed Care: A Commentary
Patrick B. McGuigan, Special to The Southwest Ledger
May 21st, 2021
Oklahoma Senate Democrats comment on passage of Senate Redistricting Bill
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 16th, 2021
Sooner, not later, Medicaid Expansion is upon us
Patrick B. McGuigan, Special to The Southwest Ledger
May 15th, 2021
Contributions to OK STABLE can NOW help you save on Oklahoma taxes
Ellyn Hefner, The City Sentinel series on OK STABLE
May 14th, 2021
OK STABLE Program Tax Deduction Enacted
The City Sentinel, Staff Report
May 14th, 2021
Analysis: The more things change, the more they remain the same – Managed Care for Medicaid (Expansion, this time) in Oklahoma
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
May 10th, 2021
Suicide training for schools, law on domestic violence/assault victims and measure on nonprofit properties enacted. Senator Floyd, sponsor of the measures, thanks colleagues and governor.
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 4th, 2021
TEEM Work yields “A New Beginning, A New Future”
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 3rd, 2021
State Representative Ajay Pittman of Oklahoma City appointed to National Health Advisory Group
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 2nd, 2021
McEntire’s aim to spike Stitt’s Managed Care plan carries $1.2B price tag
Patrick B. McGuigan, Special to The Southwest Ledger
May 1st, 2021
Governor Kevin Stitt signs law enforcement mental health transport measure advanced by Sen. Bullard and Rep. Humphrey
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 25th, 2021
Senator Thompson’s budget breakdown for late April
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 23rd, 2021
Insulin and Profiteering: A Commentary
Steve Fair
April 22nd, 2021
OCPA applauds Treat’s changes to House Bill 1236
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 22nd, 2021
Oklahoma Senate votes to fund challenges against federal government
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
April 22nd, 2021
Oklahoma House approves transgender athlete bill
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
April 20th, 2021
Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd of Oklahoma City says trio of bipartisan measures await Governor Kevin Stitt’s Signature
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 20th, 2021
McEntire moves against Managed Care of Medicaid expansion, Stitt stays solid, and the End is near
Patrick B. McGuigan, Special to the Southwest Ledger
April 18th, 2021
Just another Day at the Dome? Maybe or maybe not – but Monday afternoon (April 12) will be busy
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 11th, 2021
State Rep. Monroe Nichols praises President Biden, encourages Tulsans to get vaccinated
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 11th, 2021
‘Save Women’s Sports Act’ advances in Oklahoma
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
April 9th, 2021
Kim David, a woman of ‘firsts’
Patrick B. McGuigan, For the Southwest Ledger
April 5th, 2021
No foolin’ As the world turns, Oklahoma’s high stakes Managed Care fight sparks tension
Patrick B. McGuigan, For The Southwest Ledger
April 5th, 2021
Coming to a boil, after the Ides of March (Managed Care of Medicaid Expansion)
Patrick B. McGuigan, for The Southwest Ledger
March 29th, 2021
Proposal before Legislature would provide deductions for OKSTABLE contributions
Ellyn Hefner, The City Sentinel series on OKSTABLE
March 29th, 2021
The Special K’s: At least two more than Senator Kim David
Patrick B. McGuigan, for The Southwest Ledger
March 29th, 2021
Analyzing and Stirring the Pot: Fight over Managed Care Medicaid Expansion is serious business
Patrick B. McGuigan, for The Southwest Ledger
March 22nd, 2021
Collective Suffering: A Commentary
Steve Fair
March 20th, 2021
Oklahoma Child Advocacy group’s Heroes Ball wins National award for ‘Best Virtual Presentation’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 20th, 2021
Oklahoma is on the Verge of Improved Health Outcomes: A Commentary
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA)
March 20th, 2021
School choice: The best criminal justice reform
Greg Forster, OCPAThink.org
March 20th, 2021
Black Elk Speaks ‘new’ Truth: Reviewing ‘Black Elk: Holy Man of the Oglala’
Patrick B. McGuigan, first published February 3, 1994
March 14th, 2021
More notable Oklahoma Senate forwards to House: Medical parole reform, OHLAP expansion to juniors
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 14th, 2021
COMMENTARY: Make A Difference!
Steve Fair
April 2nd, 2020
For Oklahoma Saddlemaker, COVID response may be worse than a broken neck
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
March 29th, 2020
Senate Democrats ask Gov. Stitt for ‘stronger statewide action’
Oklahoma State Senator Kay Floyd, Minority Leader.
March 29th, 2020
A Tribute Song: Admiring Oklahoma’s ‘Dr. Tom’ – and honoring his legacy
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 29th, 2020
In January 2014, Barack Obama said this about Tom Coburn
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 28th, 2020
Oklahoma City mayor tightens emergency order provisions in Saturday proclamation
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 28th, 2020
COMMENTARY — Overreaching politicians and shared sacrifice
Trent England, OCPA Executive Vice President
March 27th, 2020
Life is fragile, but God is faithful
Nyla Ali Khan
March 26th, 2020
For Now: ‘The emptier the city, the fuller our hearts’
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt
March 25th, 2020
Oklahoma City government: No Curfew, no special I.D. needed, no permit required
Staff Report
March 25th, 2020
Reminder from Election Board Secretary: Party affiliation change deadline approaches
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 24th, 2020
Stitt: Businesses’ survival is important to state recovery
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
March 23rd, 2020
To combat coronavirus, leaders cut healthcare redtape
Kaitlyn Finley, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
March 18th, 2020
State Sen. Stephanie Bice, Republican candidate for Fifth District Congressional seat, comments on national Emergency Declaration
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 15th, 2020
Commentary: H.J.R. 1027 increases odds by 18.2 times!
Steve Fair
March 15th, 2020
ANALYSIS — Like a good neighbor: Stitt seeks sensible collaborations for the public good
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 10th, 2020
Commentary: H.J.R. 1027 would restrict all Oklahomans
Steve Fair
March 10th, 2020
Rep. Mike Osburn’s bill would, if approved, update state merit system
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 10th, 2020
kashmir.untold – 9 Kashmiri Women who inspire. Beginning the list with, Nyla Ali Khan
Staff Report, from Women’s Web, Instagram
March 10th, 2020
State Senate approves health/legal proposals: workplace violence, video monitoring
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 7th, 2020
Thinking about Matters of Faith: Eternal and Temporal
Dr. Nyla Ali Khan
March 7th, 2020
Slide resumes for Oklahoma Gross Receipts, Treasurer McDaniel reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 5th, 2020
Commentary: There Is No Free
Steve Fair
March 3rd, 2020
Commentary: Rewriting history is not legitimately an “internal” matter
Dr. Nyla Ali Khan
March 1st, 2020
Stephanie Bice advances in NRCC ‘Young Guns’ program
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 29th, 2020
Opinion: Don’t Sign State Question 805 Initiative Petition!
Steve Fair
February 29th, 2020
Commentary: Responding to the Census critical for Oklahoma’s Children and Future
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
February 29th, 2020
Universal Occupational Licensing Recognition Act advances to Oklahoma Senate Floor
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 29th, 2020
Ash Wednesday Commentary: Scalia, Brennan and me – Dust to Dust, ashes to ashes. Reflections on law, mortality and words
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 26th, 2020
Commentary: After the U.S.-India deal, hoping for the best
Dr. Nyla Ali Khan
February 26th, 2020
Democrats must not ban Oklahoma’s ability to produce clean-burning Natural Gas
State Sen. Stephanie Bice
February 23rd, 2020
COMMENTARY: Oklahoma Death Penalty repeal bill merits fair hearing and vote on Tuesday
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
February 23rd, 2020
Mediate This: Essentials for new Indian Gaming Compacts
The City Sentinel Editorial
February 23rd, 2020
Oklahoma Senate approved legislation allowing physician-certified nurse anesthetists collaboration
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 22nd, 2020
Commentary: The Second Is Local!
Steve Fair
February 22nd, 2020
Oklahoma Senate Committee passes state question proposal to modernize State Constitution
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 22nd, 2020
COMMENTARY: Every Citizen’s Right to Liberty and Justice
Nyla Ali Khan
February 22nd, 2020
Catholic Conference of Oklahoma issues statement on re-institution of Lethal Injection
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 16th, 2020
Speech Text: Mike Bloomberg for Black America
Mike Bloomberg (Houston, Texas speech)
February 16th, 2020
India’s political space is shrinking, muzzling voices of dissent
Dr. Nyla Ali Khan
February 16th, 2020
Commentary: Historical Headlines in early February 2020
Steve Fair
February 10th, 2020
Mike Bloomberg is in it to win it – Presidential campaign opens well-staffed Oklahoma office
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
February 8th, 2020
Treasurer McDaniel says “Use Taxes bring bright spot to otherwise flat Gross Receipts”
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 8th, 2020
State Sen. George Young files legislation to appropriate funds for Clara Luper Civil Rights Center
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 8th, 2020
Analysis: Enforced political abyss in Kashmir
Dr. Nyla Ali Khan
February 8th, 2020
Documentary Film Review: “Created Equal: Clarence Thomas In His Own Words’”
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 7th, 2020
In Memory Yet Green: Remembering Ronald Reagan, on his birthday
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 6th, 2020
Oklahoma Senate GOP leaders praise Governor Stitt’s “State of the State” Address
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 5th, 2020
Oklahoma Senate Update: Saving for a Rainy Day, Redistricting ruling, Purchasing Reforms – and honoring a hero
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 5th, 2020
Governor Kevin Stitt delivers 2020 State of the State Address
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 3rd, 2020
All politics is local: A Member of Parliament worked in New Delhi, with her heart in Kashmir
Nyla Ali Khan
February 3rd, 2020
COMMENTARY: More school counselors would help diminish adverse childhood experiences
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
January 31st, 2020
Film Review: In the end, ‘Just Mercy’ chronicles what all people want
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 30th, 2020
Reformer Stephanie Bice, a multi-issue conservative, seeks Republican nomination in Oklahoma’s Fifth Congressional District
Patrick B. McGuigan, Editor and Publisher, The City Sentinel
January 28th, 2020
Kevin Stitt stands up for all Oklahomans, including the smaller tribes
The City Sentinel Editorial
January 27th, 2020
Love in a Father’s Words Honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., affirming ‘the dignity of every man’
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 19th, 2020
Oklahoma Senate and House of Representatives complete bill filing process
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 18th, 2020
Dr. Nyla Ali Khan addresses Kashmir crisis for members of Oklahoma “Inns of Court”
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 18th, 2020
Norman’s University North Park (UNP) Referendum Petition faces legal challenge
Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin
January 11th, 2020
Treasurer McDaniel says 2019 gross receipts report show shrinking economy
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 10th, 2020
From June 2019: After nine months, University of Oklahoma has not answered open records request
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel/CapitolBeatOK and Stacy Martin, Independent Journalist
January 3rd, 2020
The ‘Black Hole’ for Open Records at the University of Oklahoma
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel and CapitolBeatOK and Stacy Martin, Independent Journalist
January 3rd, 2020
More of CapitolBeatOK’s Top Stories for 2019 – A ‘black hole’ at OU, James Lankford’s performance, Non-Compact developments in Indian Country, Medicaid Expansion, and Horn’s vote to Impeach
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK
January 2nd, 2020
Seeking Solomon’s wisdom: Reflections of a daughter of Kashmir, from the land of Oklahoma
Nyla Ali Khan
January 2nd, 2020
S.Q. 802: After legal ruling and petition drive, stage is set for Medicaid Expansion vote
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 1st, 2020
The City Sentinel’s Top 10 News Stories in Oklahoma City: Criminal Justice (led by Death Penalty), MAPs4, Gaming stalemate and Horn’s vote to Impeach Trump
Patrick B. McGuigan, Published & Editor, The City Sentinel
January 1st, 2020
ANALYSIS — CapitolBeatOK’s top five stories for 2019: Compact quarrel, Death Penalty and Criminal Justice, state revenues tighten, state Senate delivers, Journalism declines
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK
December 31st, 2019
Oklahoma Senate President Pro Temp, Appropriations Committee chairman comment on revenue certification
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 28th, 2019
Who governs Oklahoma’s public school structure?
Greg Forster
December 28th, 2019
India’s Prime Minister Modi attempts to rewrite History in Jammu and Kashmir
Nyla Ali Khan
December 28th, 2019
2020 OKC Martin Luther King Holiday Events Planned
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
December 25th, 2019
Schools disagree on definition of ‘significant medical condition’
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
December 25th, 2019
Commentary: Governor Stitt, the Oklahoma Tribes and the Outside Vendors
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, The City Sentinel
December 24th, 2019
State Rep. Tammy West invited to serve as Prison Fellowship member
December 19th, 2019
Oklahoma State Senate Leaders announce bipartisan effort to encourage Census participation
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 19th, 2019
India gradually leans toward Dangerous Unitary Structure
Nyla Ali Khan, CounterPunch
December 19th, 2019
Senate Pro Temp Greg Treat names Ellington, Prince to important criminal justice posts
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 14th, 2019
Homogenizing India: The Citizenship Debate
Nyla Ali Khan
December 13th, 2019
Oklahoma Democrats will hold open presidential primary, Republicans & Libertarians retain closed primary
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 10th, 2019
Honoring ‘The Defender’ – the story of one of America’s most consequential newspapers
Patrick B. McGuigan, April 2016 Book Review
December 10th, 2019
Oklahoma’s November Gross Receipts Drop, state Treasurer Randy McDaniel reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 9th, 2019
COMMENTARY– Checking it Twice: David Prater is sometimes Naughty, Not Nice
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
December 7th, 2019
Louisa McCune leads enthusiastic coalition for MAPs4 Animal Shelter
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
December 5th, 2019
An Editorial: Voters should approve MAPs 4
The City Sentinel Endorsement
December 4th, 2019
Commentary: It’s about Accountability
Steve Fair
December 4th, 2019
Supportive words for U.S. Sen. James Lankford’s comments on governmental internet blockades
Dr. Nyla Ali Khan
November 25th, 2019
Commentary: Don’t sign the redistricting petition
Steve Fair
November 25th, 2019
Thankful for those who support Foster Children
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
November 25th, 2019
For Rational, Fair, Legal and Honest New Tribal Compacts
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
November 25th, 2019
Legislative Update: Rep. Miller studies reinstatement of drivers’ licenses, Sen. Dahm promotes tax credits for safety, Rural schools honor Sen. Pemberton
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 17th, 2019
For the Children: The state of charitable giving across the United States
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
November 17th, 2019
1889 Institute makes the case for ending new car dealership licensing
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 17th, 2019
Concerning Kashmir: Whether or not we want to care, we need to care
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 17th, 2019
UCO to screen “The Last Defense” Nov. 15 exploring Julius Jones’ death row case
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
November 10th, 2019
A sad day for law in India
Dr. Nyla Ali Khan
November 10th, 2019
McDaniel reports: Oklahoma’s October Gross Receipts show slow growth
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 9th, 2019
Commentary: Parties and the Swamp
Steve Fair
November 9th, 2019
MAPs4 vote set for December 10
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 9th, 2019
TODAY: DACA recipients on Mid-Day Podcast discussing uncertainty before Nov. 12 oral arguments
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 3rd, 2019
Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women receives national award; director Kitti Asberry named to national board
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 3rd, 2019
527 Oklahomans to walk free on Monday after historic commutation move by Governor Kevin Stitt and Pardon & Parole Board
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
November 3rd, 2019
Arbitrate This: Something Strange, and Something Good, while hoping for a “win-win”
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 29th, 2019
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc (Sigma Sigma Omega Chapter) celebrates women’s health
October 29th, 2019
Equity and Fair Play at Center of Comanche challenge to Chickasaw land grab
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, The City Sentinel
October 28th, 2019
On November 1, pre-registration open to citizens at age 17.5
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 27th, 2019
State Commission Chair Allegedly Violates Open Meeting Act; Husband Banned from State Government
Stacy Martin, Independent Journalist
October 27th, 2019
Interview: Sheikh Abdullah’s granddaughter [Nyla Ali Khan] reflects on Kashmir, asks ‘Is it time for a new regional order?’
Ashuthosh Sharma, National Herald of India, October 2019
October 26th, 2019
U.S. Senator James Lankford warns Medicaid expansion involves high costs
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
October 21st, 2019
Senate President Pro Temp Greg Treat names Rick Nagel to Judicial Nominating Commission
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 20th, 2019
Attorneys file clemency petition on behalf of Julius Jones with letters of support
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 20th, 2019
Citizen Potawatomi welcome Pro-Pipe USA LLA to Iron Horse Industrial Park
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 18th, 2019
COMMENTARY: Expect it to get worse Before it gets better
Steve Fair
October 12th, 2019
Senate Pro Temp Greg Treat commends Gov. Stitt’s increase of oversight on federal money
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 6th, 2019
Tax credit program benefits school serving children with trauma
Ray Carter
October 6th, 2019
Slight growth for Oklahoma gross receipts, as monthly oil and gas tax collections drop
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 5th, 2019
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley writes to Catholic faithful, list of credibly-accused priests provided, statement on Fr. James Mickus provided
Staff Report
October 3rd, 2019
An Editorial: Informed Observations on the Tribal Gaming Compact(s)
The City Sentinel Editorial
September 29th, 2019
Venezuelan Energy Attorney to Speak Saturday in Oklahoma City on ‘The Dangers of Socialism’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 29th, 2019
1889 Institute study on Perfusionist Licensing: Law is Endangering Patients
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 22nd, 2019
Tulsa Parents are voting with their feet (Analysis)
Curtis Shelton
September 22nd, 2019
An Editor’s Notebook: Friday Climate March, Capitol press conference, Census meeting
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 20th, 2019
Facing discrimination claim, OU settles with law professor
Mike Brake, Independent Journalist
September 14th, 2019
Commentary: Drew Brees was not the target
Steve Fair
September 14th, 2019
Knowing Nyla Better: Rose State Professor gains new recognition as one of the “Top 10 Kashmiri Women Achievers”
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 14th, 2019
Capitol Gains adds experienced legislator Mike Thompson to firm
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 13th, 2019
Critic of virtual schools has degree from online university
Ray Carter
September 9th, 2019
Oklahoma Gross Receipts Reflect modest economic growth in August, Treasurer Randy McDaniel says
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 7th, 2019
Governor Stitt’s proposal would not be the first change to state gaming compacts
Ray Carter
September 7th, 2019
Remembering Bob Waldrop, a man of passion and commitment
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 6th, 2019
An Editorial: Fresh Thoughts on Why Kevin Stitt is (Still) right on the Compact
The City Sentinel Editorial, September 2019
September 3rd, 2019
Oklahoma Tribes enter Arkansas Market despite higher taxes
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
September 2nd, 2019
Commentary: Constitutional Carry Under Attack
Steve Fair
September 2nd, 2019
1889 Institute: Massage Therapy Licensing, passed in 2016, never necessary
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 2nd, 2019
COMMENTARY: Are you MIA in child advocacy?
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
September 2nd, 2019
At Oklahoma Prayer Vigil for Kashmir, Dr. Nyla Ali Khan speaks for fundamental rights
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 2nd, 2019
New ‘Policy Brief’ examines ‘Forming Teachers: The Education School Challenge’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 1st, 2019
1889 Institute says “Make homebuying cheaper: End Abstractor Licensing in Oklahoma”
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 31st, 2019
Schools’ Lobbying raises open-records concerns
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
August 30th, 2019
Remembering the Genoveses: Elizabeth and Eugene, Back in the News
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 25th, 2019
An explanation for recent posts, and a request for help
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 25th, 2019
Two Legislative Interim Studies That Impact Families
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
August 24th, 2019
Time to Stop Licensing Polygraph Examiners, 1889 Institute Says
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 24th, 2019
EPIC Board of Education statement on Investigation
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 22nd, 2019
Federal government quashes states’ plans to reform Medicaid
Kaitlyn Finley, OCPA Policy Research Fellow
August 20th, 2019
Our Kashmiriyat was pro-poor and anti-landlord: Article 370 gave land to the tiller. Today that freedom is gone
Nyla Ali Khan
August 18th, 2019
BREAKING ANALYSIS: Expert says gambling compacts need to better address addiction
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
August 10th, 2019
Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship program is helping Oklahoma foster kids
Staci Elder Hensley, Independent Journalist
August 9th, 2019
Oklahoma Gross Receipts show signs of moderation, Treasurer McDaniel says, but overall growth continues
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 9th, 2019
Analysis: A wretched day for Democracy: Revocation of the Special Status of Kashmir
Dr. Nyla Ali Khan, CounterPunch
August 8th, 2019
Tribal stances on gaming-fee increase contrast with past tax-increase position
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
August 6th, 2019
Changing Scenario in Saudi Arabia and a Need to Rigorously Implement New Laws
Nyla Ali Khan
August 4th, 2019
COMMENTARY: At the end of July, a deeply divided America
Steve Fair
August 4th, 2019
LIFT: A Work in Progress, from Willis Washington
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report (from The City Sentinel)
August 4th, 2019
Dr. Nyla Khan named to Journal Record’s “Fifty Making a Difference” list
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 4th, 2019
Oklahoma City University School of Law introduces new Animal Law program
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel Online
August 3rd, 2019
COMMENTARY: Tribal Casino and Gaming Compacts getting renewed attention
Jonathan Small and Curtis Shelton
August 2nd, 2019
Nick Collison, Jenny Love Meyer, Frank and Cathy Keating will receive 2019 JFK Community Service Award at September 17 gala
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 30th, 2019
An Editorial: Governor Stitt is right on the Compact
The City Sentinel Editorial
July 29th, 2019
State Rep. Jason Dunnington garners Aspen Institute fellowship
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 27th, 2019
Oklahoma Democrats mourn Betty McElderry, longtime party activist and leader
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 27th, 2019
State Rep. Daniel Pae receives 2019 Rising Star Award
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 26th, 2019
Oklahomans paying to educate ‘ghost students’ in numerous districts
Ray Carter
July 25th, 2019
Oklahoma state Rep. Mike Sanders honored by American Legion of Oklahoma
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 25th, 2019
State Rep. David Perryman will not seek a fifth term
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 22nd, 2019
COMMENTARY: The Sweetheart deal is over
Steve Fair
July 22nd, 2019
Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat makes key choices for governing boards
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 21st, 2019
Analysis: Top 10 States in Education deliver bang for the buck
Brandon Dutcher
July 21st, 2019
Oklahoma State Election Board urges voters to respond to address confirmation notice
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 20th, 2019
New federal rule expands health insurance options
Kaitlyn Finley, OCPA Policy Research Fellow
July 19th, 2019
LOFT oversight committee to hold first meeting July 30
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 19th, 2019
COMMENTARY – Socialism or Capitalism?
Steve Fair
July 19th, 2019
State House Minority Leader Emily Virgin responds to Epic Charter investigation
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 17th, 2019
COMMENTARY: Sacrificing Truth for Relevance
Steve Fair
July 15th, 2019
Who will clean up America’s voter rolls?
Mark Hemingway, Real Clear Investigations
July 15th, 2019
Contractors’ group supports Stephanie Bice in Fifth District Congressional race
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 15th, 2019
OEA membership down 16 percent over five years
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
July 12th, 2019
EPIC Charter School Student spotlight: Randel Ludwig
Staff Report (adapted from Epic Charter School Release)
July 9th, 2019
Colorado study shows hospitals raise rates with Medicaid expansion
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 8th, 2019
Treasurer McDaniel reports growth in gross receipts despite sales tax decline
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 8th, 2019
Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women seeks Hall of Fame nominees through July 26
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 7th, 2019
COMMENTARY: Remember Who Gives Freedom
Steve Fair
July 2nd, 2019
Governor’s task force offers another chance at justice reform
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
July 2nd, 2019
Ahniwake Rose named Oklahoma Policy Institute Executive Director, replacing David Blatt
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
July 1st, 2019
Senate President Pro Temp Great Treat names his choices for LOFT-y oversight
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 1st, 2019
Oklahoma State Supreme Court rejects Medicaid petition challenge
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
June 23rd, 2019
Oklahoma City sales tax collections climb in newest report; penalty reductions for city citations offered
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 21st, 2019
Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) continues work with youth programs
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
June 21st, 2019
Criminal Justice Reform: What passed, and what’s next?
Kaitlyn Finley, OCPA Policy Research Fellow
June 20th, 2019
Getting to know Nyla: Appreciating Rose State’s Professor Khan
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
June 18th, 2019
Lawyers, Activists seek clemency for Julius Jones. Case issues detailed
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 18th, 2019
After nine months, University of Oklahoma has not answered Open Records Request
Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin
June 17th, 2019
Two Years of Oklahoma Growth Revenue
Curtis Shelton, OCPA Policy Fellow
June 15th, 2019
The Value of Fathers and Father Figures
Travis Arnold
June 14th, 2019
Analysis: Under the dome, Oklahoma state Legislature maintains pro-life path
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 13th, 2019
Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty fundraiser features Vanessa Potkin (Innocence Project), tribute to death penalty foe Joe Rowan
Patrick B. McGuigan and Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
June 12th, 2019
Experts warn of economic storms on the horizon
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
June 12th, 2019
Ward 7 Council Member Nikki Nice to host forums on June 13, June 25
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 10th, 2019
Dialogue Institute to feature Dr. Nyla Ali Khan on Tuesday, June 11
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
June 9th, 2019
Economic activity, state revenues grew in May, McDaniel reports. Weather impact not yet measured
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 7th, 2019
COMMENTARY: Legislative session marked by both victories and defeats
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
June 5th, 2019
Mixed Reviews as Oklahoma Legislative Session Ends
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 26th, 2019
Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women names state Rep. Regina Goodwin recipient of 2019 Guardian Award
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 24th, 2019
OCPA’s Jonathan Small Comments on 2019 legislative session
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 24th, 2019
In education funding, appropriations don’t tell the whole story
Curtis Shelton, OCPA Policy Fellow
May 23rd, 2019
COMMENTARY – Cole’s conquest looms, amid concerns for the future of Indian Country
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 20th, 2019
Opinion: Who is the OEA?
OCPAThink.org
May 19th, 2019
Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty fundraiser to feature Innocence Project’s Vanessa Potkin with tribute to death penalty foe Jim Rowan on June 8
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
May 19th, 2019
A giant, Jim Rowan leaves a long shadow over social and criminal justice
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
May 18th, 2019
A Tribute Song: A Modern Warrior, Charles Surveyor sought Peace, Justice and Prosperity
Patrick B. McGuigan (May 18, 2019)
May 18th, 2019
Treasurer Randy McDaniel reports: New Record High for Gross Receipts
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 16th, 2019
OKIE presents a superSHEro
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 12th, 2019
At May 15 luncheon, Patrick Rooney will be honored for TEEM work
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 6th, 2019
OCPA says OEA’s silence on ‘diversion’ of school funds is deafening
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 5th, 2019
Oklahoma Education Briefs and Commentary, May 2019
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
May 2nd, 2019
1889 Institute calls for end to athletic trainer licensing in Oklahoma
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 28th, 2019
Good news in City Tax Report; special election set on charter amendment, and on franchise agreement
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 25th, 2019
State Rep. Marcus McEntire discusses longstanding GOP effort to expand Medicaid
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
April 25th, 2019
Storybook Ball on May 10 to benefit children of incarcerated parents
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
April 25th, 2019
Opinion: Statement on Medicaid expansion ballot initiative
Jonathan Small, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
April 23rd, 2019
TSET putting nightclubs ahead of doctors?
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
April 20th, 2019
Analysis: Comanche v. Chickasaw at the High Court
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 14th, 2019
1889 Institute joins Mackinac Center for important study on How “To End Corporate Welfare”
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 13th, 2019
After a ‘living hell,’ teenage girl finds a new beginning
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
April 10th, 2019
Community Groups work to promote awareness of U.S. Census
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 9th, 2019
State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax comments on removing inactive voters
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 8th, 2019
Edmond parents report abuse in schools
Ray Carter
April 7th, 2019
1889 Institute has been busy: Critical reports focus on attorney regs, state job skills, and Medicaid expansion
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 7th, 2019
Oklahoma Taxes continue to surge: Gross Receipts sustain two straight years of growth, Treasurer McDaniel reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 6th, 2019
Senate President Pro Temp Greg Treat names Timothy Tardibono to Office of Juvenile Affairs Board
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 4th, 2019
David Blatt to step down as Oklahoma Policy Institute’s Executive Director
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
March 27th, 2019
OCPA is still waiting for OU open records
Mike Brake, Independent Journalist
March 24th, 2019
Oklahoma City Council considers July 9 election for charter amendments, ONG franchise
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 23rd, 2019
After Senate approval, ‘Pay for Success’ proposal will receive consideration
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report, Pat McGuigan contributing
March 22nd, 2019
Oklahoma Senate Bill 605 is bad policy, no matter where you try it
Kaitlyn Finley, OCPA
March 21st, 2019
COMMENTARY: ‘The more things change, the less they stay the same’
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
March 19th, 2019
Study says charter schools can deliver more bang for the buck
Mike Brake, Independent Journalist
March 17th, 2019
COMMENTARY: Collaboration, not Consolidation
Steve Fair
March 17th, 2019
Oklahoma State Senate approves Rob Standridge’s ‘Oklahoma First!’ legislation
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 15th, 2019
Oklahoma’s Gross Receipts show growth for 23rd straight month, McDaniel reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 10th, 2019
Despite flaws, ‘State of Play’ (2009) is among the best movies ever made about journalism
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 2nd, 2019
Analysis: Better Service at a Better Price
Jonathan Small, OCPA
February 24th, 2019
Legislative panel advances measure to increase small business owners’ access to association health plans
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 23rd, 2019
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt’s budget is the most transparent in years
Curtis Shelton, OCPA Policy Fellow
February 17th, 2019
Legislative Democrats press united “Brand New State” Agenda
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 17th, 2019
Lower Energy prices impact gross receipts for January, Treasurer McDaniel says
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 10th, 2019
In Oklahoma City’s Ward 2 race: For Suzanne Broadbent
The City Sentinel Endorsement
February 7th, 2019
In Ward 5, Re-elect David Greenwell
The City Sentinel Endorsement
February 7th, 2019
In Ward 6 Oklahoma City Council race: Elect Nathaniel Harding
The City Sentinel Endorsement
February 7th, 2019
Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform advance ideas safely to reverse prison growth
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 6th, 2019
Senate Pro Temp Treat and House Speaker McCall applaud Governor Stitt’s State of the State
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 5th, 2019
Commentary: Electoral College under attack, again
Steve Fair
February 4th, 2019
Analysis – Oklahoma’s Dismal Public Education Ranking
Byron Schlomach, 1889 Institute
February 2nd, 2019
Analysis: Collective bargaining not worth it for teachers
Greg Forster, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
February 1st, 2019
COMMENTARY — Let’s call the whole thing off: As policy and for principle, no more executions
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 31st, 2019
Mayor Holt looks at a MAPS endowment, candidates give positive feedback, city tax revenue continues to surge
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
January 21st, 2019
Nathaniel Harding seeks Ward 6 Oklahoma City Council seat
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
January 20th, 2019
Love in a father’s words honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., supporting ‘the dignity of every man’
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 20th, 2019
Pace of work intensifies at Oklahoma state Senate, Republican Treat and Democrat Floyd unveil key proposals
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 19th, 2019
Commentary: Turning Around Oklahoma
Steve Fair
January 14th, 2019
Speaker McCall, Speaker Pro Tempore Wright reelected to lead Oklahoma House of Representatives
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 13th, 2019
Oklahoma State Senator Greg Treat appoints range of officials after election as President Pro Tempore
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 12th, 2019
In his first release Gross Receipts report, Oklahoma Treasurer Randy McDaniel says tax revenue grew 13.2 percent during 2018
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 11th, 2019
Former Bixby superintendent now draws $100,000 annually
Mike Brake, Independent Journalist
January 6th, 2019
Oklahoma news in 2018 (Part III): CapitolBeatOK designates more stories of significance: Horn’s Fifth District win, rural vs. urban divide, justice reform implementation, Opioid wars, and Greg Treat’s LOFT-y proposal
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 3rd, 2019
CapitolBeatOK’s listing of top Oklahoma news stories (Part II): Health Department Scandal ends with a whimper, death penalty’s legal standing, Big Tribe Power, The OK’s decline, and liquor reforms
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 2nd, 2019
CapitolBeatOK’s Top Five News Stories for 2018: Fallin’s conservative collapse, Republicans back in charge, medical pot prevails, economy recovers, teachers strike and taxes hike
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 1st, 2019
Oklahoma has rosy revenue projection for Fiscal Year 2020
Curtis Shelton, OCPA Policy Fellow
December 30th, 2018
The Color Purple and Feminine Electoral Strength – Oklahoma City’s Top 10 Stories for 2018
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, The City Sentinel
December 29th, 2018
OCPA files open records request with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 27th, 2018
Governor Mary Fallin appoints Treasurer-elect Randy McDaniel to complete Miller’s time
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 27th, 2018
Incoming Oklahoma Senate President Pro Temp Greg Treat names leadership team, designates Stephanie Bice and Rob Standridge for key roles
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 23rd, 2018
Senate Democratic-Leader Designate Kay Floyd announces committee assignments
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 23rd, 2018
As Democratic rural losses increase, state Rep. Tadlock says he is changing parties, not changing sides
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 9th, 2018
Miller Time will end January 2 – Gross Tax Receipts for past 12 months “highest on record”
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 8th, 2018
Commentary: Racism and the government school monopoly
Greg Forster
December 2nd, 2018
Oklahoma Election turnout high for both big parties, Libertarians will keep ballot slot
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 24th, 2018
OU’s burgeoning diversity bureaucracy continues to monitor speech
Mike Brake, Independent Journalist
November 20th, 2018
George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamations, 1789 and 1795
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 18th, 2018
Trial begins Monday (November 19) in ACLU challenge to Oklahoma City panhandling ordinance
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 18th, 2018
COMMENTARY – Children of military families need additional support
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
November 10th, 2018
S.Q. 793 narrowly defeated, legislative push for eye care choice still anticipated
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 7th, 2018
COMMENTARY: Paying career politicians
Jonathan Small, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
November 4th, 2018
COMMENTARY: As foes of State Question 793 declare Armageddon – advocates say give choice a chance
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 4th, 2018
‘Oklahomans pay far too much for eyewear’ – Theme pressed by New Ad & website for YES on 793
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 3rd, 2018
Oklahoma’s gross tax receipts continue to climb, state Treasurer Ken Miller reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 2nd, 2018
COMMENTARY: Bandana DNA evidence inconclusive – Fight over Julius Jones’ innocence continues
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 1st, 2018
Prices for Glasses far higher in Oklahoma than in neighboring states, RetailData analysis finds
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 21st, 2018
ANALYSIS: Jackie Short and Bob Anthony answer reporter’s questions but a Progressive won’t; Drew’s trip to Masters gets scrutiny – and a ballot initiative gets important backing
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 14th, 2018
COMMENTARY: Why I will support Natalie Mai for Oklahoma County District Judge
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
October 10th, 2018
Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter assumes ‘responsibility’ for evidence task force, November opponent Mark Myles wonders ‘what took so long, and why now?’
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 6th, 2018
Gross receipts to Oklahoma state treasury soar to record heights, Ken Miller says
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 5th, 2018
In November, Mark Myles aims to defeat appointed Attorney General Mike Hunter
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
October 2nd, 2018
Thinking about ‘Comanche Nation v. Zinke’ – Just another appeals court hearing, or the start of something big?
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 23rd, 2018
The full picture: 401(k) plans vs. public pensions
Curtis Shelton, OCPA Policy Fellow
September 22nd, 2018
Retirement provision boosts superintendents’ pensions
Jonathan Small, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
September 16th, 2018
Santa Fe Family Life Center annual gala honoring the Henrys, Everest and Ruffin set for September 20
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 14th, 2018
Jackie Short, lawyer and citizen, runs as an Independent for Corporation Commissioner
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 9th, 2018
U.S. Supreme Court to consider Julius Jones petition on September 24, while local judge splits the difference on DNA review
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
September 9th, 2018
Editor’s Notebook: Ads backing eye care ballot measure released, and The Oklahoman offers good words for two defeated Republicans
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 9th, 2018
Oklahoma Treasurer Miller: “Gross Receipts expanding at double-digit pace, even when recent state tax increases are taken out’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 7th, 2018
DNA Hearing in Julius Jones death penalty case set for September 7
Patrick B. McGuigan and Darla Shelden
September 3rd, 2018
Launch of ‘Yes on 793’ – Advocates say measure to expand access and affordability of eye care in state
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 21st, 2018
An Enquiring Mind needs to know: Are all Opioids created equal, with some more equal than others?
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 19th, 2018
Enquiring minds need to know: Who are the undisclosed consultants in Oklahoma’s opioid litigation?
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 16th, 2018
For Oklahoma, an Enquiring Mind wants to know: Who has been granted conflict waivers in the opioid litigation?
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 14th, 2018
Crossover Prep brings hope, transformation
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 11th, 2018
National Group contends State Question 793 would improve access to quality eye care
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 9th, 2018
Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller says gross receipts to the Treasury – for the past month and for the past year – reach unprecedented high levels
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 6th, 2018
Capital Punishment, the Holy Bible and the U.S. Constitution
Patrick B. McGuigan, August 4, 2018
August 4th, 2018
Commentary: Politicized schools threaten education
Jonathan Small
August 3rd, 2018
Pope revises Catechism’s teaching on death penalty, August 2, 2018
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report (adapted from CatholicCulture.org)
August 3rd, 2018
Remembering Michael Schwartz – a prophet and a friend
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 31st, 2018
Oklahoma professors push back against campus groupthink, identity politics
Staci Elder Hensley, El Reno Tribune
July 31st, 2018
‘From the foundation of the world’ – The ‘Seed Sower” parable of Jesus: Matthew 13:3-35
King James Version
July 29th, 2018
Editor’s Notebook: Costello (Labor) and Byrd (Auditor) garner endorsements, Griffin Communications to host A.G. debate
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 25th, 2018
Oklahoma Senate President Pro Temp-designate Greg Treat releases list of approved interim studies
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 24th, 2018
Puzzle of Nitrogen execution could present problems for state of Oklahoma
Ben Botkin, Oklahoma Watch
July 23rd, 2018
Matt Pinnell, candidate for lieutenant governor, calls for Corporation Commissioner Dana Murphy’s resignation
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 19th, 2018
An Editor’s Notebook: Another land fix, Strategic communications on taxpayers’ dime, Pruitt lost and Renzi found?
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 16th, 2018
State Rep. Claudia Griffith dies, colleagues honor her legacy and character
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 15th, 2018
School safety concerns help fuel homeschool, virtual school growth
Mike Brake, Independent Journalist
July 14th, 2018
COMMENTARY: The Oklahoma budget scam is now exposed
State Rep. Tess Teague
July 12th, 2018
The massive marijuana mess – rules, reactions and stormy conditions. But, wait a minute
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 12th, 2018
Voter targeting using tax-financed resources, drawing from a ‘strategic’ list? No problem, according to Bixby Public Schools
Stacy Martin, Investigative Journalist
July 10th, 2018
ABC’s ‘The Last Defense’ examines Oklahoma death row inmate Julius Jones’ case July 10, 17 & 24
Patrick B. McGuigan and Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
July 8th, 2018
COMMENTARY: At OU, refreshing leadership
Jonathan Small, President, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
July 7th, 2018
Medical Pot industry wants special session for S.Q. 788 implementation
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 5th, 2018
Bypassing Oklahoma Legislature, voters approve medical marijuana statute. Now, advocates plead for special legislative session
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 5th, 2018
Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller reports gross receipts at all-time high in past 12 months
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 3rd, 2018
Opponents of State Question 788 press for “NO” vote in advertisements, and through press briefings
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 24th, 2018
Supporters of State Question 788 press rebuttals, seek “YES” votes on June 26
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 24th, 2018
Pinnell points out: Commissioner Dana Murphy Raising Campaign Funds From Entities She Regulates
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 23rd, 2018
Opinion: Why I support Matt Pinnell for Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma
Brenda Jones Barwick
June 23rd, 2018
In state House District 83 GOP primary race, Jason Reese garners Keating, OPEA endorsements
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 20th, 2018
Priority – Water here and water there, but nary a drop for the Caddo. For the rest of us? Time will tell
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 19th, 2018
Auditor & Inspector Gary Jones warns of ‘likely’ phishing scam
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 18th, 2018
Gary Jones endorses Cindy Byrd for state Auditor
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 18th, 2018
COMMENTARY — Trump’s triumph, Pruitt’s problems, and Renzi’s role
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 16th, 2018
As the world (and the stomach) turns: Inappropriate behavior at OU and tax-financed film subsidies in Oklahoma
Stacy Martin, Independent Journalist
June 15th, 2018
Editor’s Notebook: No blathering allowed at Auditor’s debate, prescient thinking about water, practical curriculum, and “agency capture” in Oklahoma governance
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 13th, 2018
To avoid “baked-in corruption,” governments must reform boards and commissions
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 12th, 2018
ABC documentary “The Last Defense” to premiere spotlighting Oklahoma death row inmate Julius Jones and Darlie Routier
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
June 11th, 2018
Doc vs. Doc – Two physicians advance sharply opposing views in battle over State Question 788
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 10th, 2018
Sen. Rob Standridge urges vigilance on local schools, pay raises for support and certified staff
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 9th, 2018
Miller’s monthly report: May gross receipts to Oklahoma state Treasury reach record high
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 8th, 2018
Analysis: In “sleeper” race, one candidate for state Auditor and Inspector sued for default on business loan
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 4th, 2018
State Question 788 fight intensifies as foes ramp up, supporters press for initiative on June 26 ballot
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 3rd, 2018
After a grand jury’s report, the war of words, and the search for truth
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 27th, 2018
Jim Roth appointed Dean of OCU Law School
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
May 27th, 2018
A.G. Mike Hunter’s grand jury issues no indictments, blames mismanagement for Health Department crisis
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 20th, 2018
Auditor Gary Jones reports “numerous issues” and unorthodox accounting at state Department of Health
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 20th, 2018
Cushing High Baseball Coach out as investigation continues
Stacy Martin
May 19th, 2018
State Rep. Kevin Calvey reflects on Oklahoma Health Department scandal
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 18th, 2018
Kay Floyd elected Senate Democratic Leader
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 13th, 2018
A memory to celebrate: Oklahoma criminal justice reforms signed into law
Joe Dorman
May 12th, 2018
Rep. Tammy West praises signing of legislation to promote accountability and transparency
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 12th, 2018
Susan Sharp Crow explored race and the death penalty at awards dinner for Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
May 6th, 2018
Bob Lemon Fund was formed to further education of capital defense lawyers
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
May 6th, 2018
OCPA survey finds 66 Percent of Likely Oklahoma Voters Agree with Allowing Teachers to Vote on Unions
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 5th, 2018
Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller reports April gross receipts to the state up by more than 15 percent
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 4th, 2018
Costello seeks Labor nomination, Pinnell aims at race for lieutenant governor
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 2nd, 2018
Latest Chickasaw ‘land fix’ attempt came in federal measure, and fell barely short of passage
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 30th, 2018
Governor Fallin signs criminal justice reforms, Former Speaker Steele applauds new laws, adding “there is more to do”
Parick B. McGuigan
April 27th, 2018
Some criminal justice reformers raise substantive concerns about new laws
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 27th, 2018
COMMENTARY: Giving some facts on Senate Bill 1569
State Sen. Greg McCortney
April 22nd, 2018
A.G. Mike Hunter files charges against teacher for attempted sex with minor, urges research before supporting charities
April 22nd, 2018
Reflections: DREAM a little dream for them – Still hoping for wisdom on immigration policy impacting those who are undocumented
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 22nd, 2018
ACLU of Oklahoma Selects ‘Oklahoma Dreamers’ to Receive 2018 Angie Debo Civil Liberties Award
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 21st, 2018
OU received $1 million in Chinese government funds for Confucius Institute
Mike Brake, Independent Journalist
April 15th, 2018
1889 Institute recommends school districts institute “conversion schools”
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 15th, 2018
ChoiceMatters question: After teacher raise, what is the plan to improve Oklahoma schools?
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 15th, 2018
Editor’s Notebook: Conservative Linda Murphy seeks GOP nod for Superintendent, local teachers return to classes, pro-life students walk out around the nation
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 14th, 2018
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin issues statement at end of nine-day teacher’s strike
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 13th, 2018
COMMENTARY: Citizen Potawatomi Nation of Oklahoma promotes Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Darian Towner, Prevention Specialist, House of Hope
April 12th, 2018
OEA ends strike after some districts call teachers back to work
Patrick B. McGugian
April 12th, 2018
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signs law to increase tribal gaming, approves repeal of hotel/motel tax
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 11th, 2018
The Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® oppose change to capital gains policy
Staff Report
April 10th, 2018
Governor Mary Fallin Signs $2.9 Billion Funding Measure for Oklahoma Public Schools
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 8th, 2018
Oklahoma Senate passes more education-designated taxes, including approval of ‘ball and dice’ tribal gaming
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 8th, 2018
COMMENTARY: Rhetoric, reality and tomorrow — Millions vs. Billions. The future is now
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 8th, 2018
COMMENTARY: Don’t Spend That $6,000 Raise Just Yet
Dr. James Taylor
April 7th, 2018
School serves children of incarcerated parents
Mike Brake, Independent Journalist
April 6th, 2018
Studying March data, Treasurer Miller reports continued surge in Oklahoma’s gross receipts
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 5th, 2018
To The Editor: Adjusted for cost of living, Oklahoma teacher pay jumps to 11th highest in nation
Byron Schlomach, 1889 Institute
April 4th, 2018
OEA, other groups work to increase Oklahoma education spending
Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin
April 4th, 2018
In Oklahoma Labor Commissioner’s race, conservatives coalesce for Cathy Costello
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 2nd, 2018
Minimum Teacher Salaries: Oklahoma vs. Texas
Curtis Shelton, OCPA Policy Fellow
April 1st, 2018
Seeking “Smart Justice” and promised reforms, Oklahoma’s American Civil Liberties Union organizes Day at Capitol
April 1st, 2018
A look at those who lobby at the state Capitol for public education, including tax increases
Stacy Martin and Patrick B. McGuigan
March 30th, 2018
COMMENTARY – Gaming is expanding in return for chump change, will the ‘land fix’ be next?
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 29th, 2018
Speaker McCall and Minority Leader Kouplen cheer major tax increase approval in state House
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 28th, 2018
OCPA’s Jonathan Small says OEA’s ‘Revenue Road Map’ leads to a dead end
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 25th, 2018
Opinion: Five questions for striking teachers
Trent England, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
March 25th, 2018
New Trade Organization Working With Business and Medical Communities to Develop Responsible Rules and Regulations for Medical Cannabis
March 20th, 2018
House Democrats praise Oklahoma High Court’s Decision allowing ballot initiative circulation to increase gross production tax rate
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 20th, 2018
Oklahoma to become first state to pursue Inert Gas Inhalation (IGI) execution protocol
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
March 19th, 2018
Oklahoma Faith Leaders lend support for adoption protection
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 18th, 2018
Gov. Fallin, legislative leaders and district attorneys promise advance for criminal justice reform
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 17th, 2018
Oklahoma soon will be nation’s highest incarcerating state, Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform promise aggressive new advocacy
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 17th, 2018
Raising The Gross Production Tax Will Undoubtedly Lead to Government Mismanagement
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 15th, 2018
February 2018 gross tax receipts up 15.5 percent over February 2017, Treasurer Ken Miller reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 11th, 2018
COMMENTARY: Families, Communities and the Economy Depend on Dreamers
Brenda Hernandez
March 10th, 2018
OCPA’s Jonathan Small responds to Oklahoma Education Association’s demand for $1.4 billion spending boost
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 9th, 2018
COMMENTARY – Boom, Bust, Recovery, and punishing success: Punitive steps toward Oklahoma oil and gas are unwise
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 7th, 2018
Oklahomans encouraged to “Go All In” during People with Disabilities Awareness Day, March 13 at Capitol
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
March 3rd, 2018
GERMANE COMMENTARY – Oklahoma House of Representatives: Hypocrisy in Wonderland
Mike W. Ray
March 3rd, 2018
Education and Parent Advocates disappointed as legislators fail to back tax credit scholarships
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 2nd, 2018
ACLU’s Kiesel presses legislative leaders to deliver promised criminal justice reforms
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 27th, 2018
COMMENTARY: Enact Criminal Justice Reform
Andrew Speno, Right on Crime
February 27th, 2018
COMMENTARY: Study of modernized managed care program points to best choice for Oklahoma
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 24th, 2018
Study touts modern Medicaid program as best choice for Oklahoma – Report highlights best practices, budget savings
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 20th, 2018
Journalist and educator Steve Byas, editor of The Oklahoma Constitution, backs Richardson
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 18th, 2018
A scorecard for Oklahoma Criminal Justice Reform
Ben Botkin, Oklahoma Watch
February 18th, 2018
House Democrats partner with Republican Auditor & Inspector on bipartisan revenue package
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 17th, 2018
Conservative legislators join former U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn in proposing state budget reforms
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 17th, 2018
OCPA offers ‘a plan that can pass’ – including Oklahoma teacher pay increase
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 13th, 2018
COMMENTARY: Will the state government of Oklahoma really forego hundreds of millions in annual revenues in return for a few million?
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 13th, 2018
Controversy over dis-invite to contracted UCO speaker continues
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 13th, 2018
COMMENTARY: Broken promises and good government – Will Oklahoma take a faulty Step Up, or use growing revenues wisely?
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 12th, 2018
Four questions as session begins
Trent England, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
February 11th, 2018
Treasurer Ken Miller reports monthly gross tax receipts enter second year of growth
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 9th, 2018
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin’s Finale: The 2018 State of the State address
Mary Fallin
February 6th, 2018
Records Indicate Oklahoma Wildlife Skirts Competitive Bid Process
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 5th, 2018
House Special Investigation Committee leader reacts to resignation of Health Department CFO
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 2nd, 2018
Tax Foundation critiques “Step Up Oklahoma” tax plan
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 24th, 2018
Opinion: The Real Step Up Oklahomans
Steve Fair
January 23rd, 2018
Teachers cite dues, ideology for OEA membership slide
Jay Chilton, Independent Journalist
January 21st, 2018
Paul Wesselhöft: Former Lawmaker, Now Author
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 21st, 2018
Governor Mary Fallin issues amended call for second special session
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 19th, 2018
State Chamber’s ‘OK2030’ strategic plan recommends school choice
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 9th, 2018
Oklahomans will vote on medical marijuana on June 26
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
January 6th, 2018
Law Enforcement Association takes heat, but says they follow law
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 6th, 2018
Oklahoma Treasurer Miller says gross tax receipts grew 12 percent in December & 6.2 percent in 2017
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 6th, 2018
COMMENTARY (Part I): It didn’t start with County Commissioners, and didn’t end with the Health Department – Dealing with mismanagement, waste, fraud and abuse in Oklahoma Government
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 2nd, 2018
COMMENTARY (Part II): It didn’t start with County Commissioners, and didn’t end with the Health Department – Dealing with mismanagement, waste, fraud and abuse in Oklahoma Government
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 2nd, 2018
ANALYSIS — Economic Growth, Health Scandal, Cost Drivers, A Left Turn, Process Failures and More: CapitolBeatOK’s top 10 state government news stories for 2017
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 29th, 2017
The City Sentinel’s Top 10 Stories for 2017: Leadership stability, criminal justice reform, growing tax base, and the color purple
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
December 27th, 2017
Christmas Gifts
E. Douglas Clark Director of UN and International Policy, International Organization for the Family
December 24th, 2017
COMMENTARY – Government “right-sizing,” voter sentiment and the top state news story of 2017
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 21st, 2017
Exclusive to The City Sentinel: Kirk Humphreys says “I failed to speak the truth in love,” and apologizes for “my failure”
Stacy Martin and Patrick B. McGuigan
December 19th, 2017
Health Department records show allegations of deliberate deception
Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch
December 18th, 2017
State could lose $115 million in Medicaid funds for teaching hospitals
Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch
December 17th, 2017
Positive Tomorrows launches Building Success Capital Campaign
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
December 17th, 2017
Where were the Watchdogs in the Health Department Crisis?
Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch
December 16th, 2017
Cutting Non-Teaching Personnel Could Mean Teacher Raises — Education resources questioned; experts recommend path to reform
Stacy Martin
December 12th, 2017
A Baker’s Dozen for a better world: At state Capitol ceremony, 13 honored for human rights work
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
December 10th, 2017
Gross Receipts to the Oklahoma Treasury jump by more than 12 percent in November
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 9th, 2017
Oklahoma’s U.S. Senator James Lankford Supports President’s Decision to Recognize Jerusalem as Israeli Capital
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 6th, 2017
Fallin and McCall joust over provider rate cuts and her veto, as spending scrutiny intensifies
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 5th, 2017
Trying to save a life, lawyers for Julius Jones seek “writ of certiorari” from U.S. Supreme Court
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 5th, 2017
Cathy Costello campaigns across Oklahoma – and was featured speaker at a legislative meeting in New Jersey
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 2nd, 2017
In statement, State Rep. Leslie Osburn decries some legislative rhetoric
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 1st, 2017
ANALYSIS: Oklahoma prison facilities and equipment exhibiting years of neglect
Mike W. Ray
December 1st, 2017
Shirley Shanker receives President’s Highest Honor at the 25th anniversary gala for OKIE
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
November 28th, 2017
Analysis: Fallin’s order, and conservative doubts
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 27th, 2017
Oklahoma House Speaker McCall puts Rep. Cockroft in charge of committee to review agency mismanagement
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 21st, 2017
A, B, C, through the letter Z – David Holt amasses broad-based support in race for Mayor
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 20th, 2017
Fallin vetoes ‘Plan B’ budget, Schulz says action throws state finances ‘further into chaos’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 18th, 2017
Oklahoma House Speaker McCall says Gov. Fallin’s veto was a ‘complete reversal of her promise’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 18th, 2017
Oklahoma Senate to vote on ‘Plan B’ budget
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 17th, 2017
Opinion: The Solutions oriented case for health care reform
State Rep. Glen Mulready
November 16th, 2017
OCPA’s Jonathan Small hopes TSET vote to support nutrition services is ‘a trend that continues’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 15th, 2017
After opponent’s withdrawal strengthens his electoral base, Sen. David Holt builds mayoral momentum
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 12th, 2017
Barbara Boxer shares ‘the art of tough’ with Sally’s List candidates and supporters
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
November 12th, 2017
COMMENTARY: Living Without Fear
Jenifer Cortes Gray
November 10th, 2017
Fallin applauds after Senate passes measure to address ‘our $215 million budget hole,’ calls on House to follow
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 7th, 2017
Did Harvey Weinstein benefit from Oklahoma’s Hollywood Handout?
Trent England, OCPA
November 5th, 2017
Patchak’s progeny should be No Dice, No Roulette, and No More Special Deals for Big Tribes
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK
November 5th, 2017
Giving Thanks – ‘Accelerated Growth’ in Oklahoma with Gross Receipts up more than 10 percent
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 4th, 2017
McCall touts increase in ‘effective gross production tax rate’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 2nd, 2017
ANALYSIS – Capitol Review: Budget still murky, death penalty controversy deepens, Costello presses mental health policy reforms
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 30th, 2017
Oklahoma Gov. Fallin applauds Health Board for replacing Health Commissioner Cline with Secretary Doerflinger
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 30th, 2017
Fallin pushes tax hikes to address budget challenges, court negates electric/hybrid revenue
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 25th, 2017
Oklahoma Republican leaders announce budget deal that includes revenue increases
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 24th, 2017
COMMENTARY — The ‘Uranium One’ story is (not fake) news, and big media has paid (at least some) attention
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 22nd, 2017
TSET spending priorities questioned
Jay Chilton, Center for Investigative Journalism
October 21st, 2017
Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Joseph Watt sets December 31 retirement, Fallin will second High Court appointment
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 10th, 2017
Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller reports rising state tax revenues for September
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 9th, 2017
Coburn, Keating, Parman write open letter to Oklahoma lawmakers
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 4th, 2017
Conservative leaders release open letter to Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and state lawmakers
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 1st, 2017
House Speaker Charles McCall announces recess to seek budget agreement
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 28th, 2017
ONIE launches ‘Choose Homemade’ project
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 27th, 2017
ANALYSIS: Citing new study, attorneys make case for new proceedings in Julius Jones case
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 26th, 2017
OIEC group challenges PSO’s rate hike at Corporation Commission
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 26th, 2017
COMMENTARY: Patchak and Payouts – As we find ourselves in times of trouble, speaking words of wisdom
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 23rd, 2017
Oklahomans overwhelmingly support oil and natural gas industry, WPAi survey finds
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 22nd, 2017
Sen. David Holt garners FOP endorsement in Oklahoma City’s mayoral race
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 20th, 2017
Commentary: State Rep. Scott Biggs and the ‘four-corners’ stalling tactic on criminal justice reform
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 18th, 2017
Three candidates in September 12 county sheriff’s race promise to press jail reforms
Patrick B. McGuigan, with Darla Shelden
September 9th, 2017
Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller reports 12-month gross receipts turn positive for first time in two years
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 8th, 2017
OCPA’s Jonathan Small: ‘No need for a special session’
CapitolBeatOK Staff REport
September 7th, 2017
Governor Greg Abbott declares a day of prayer in Texas after Hurricane Harvey
Greg Abbott
September 3rd, 2017
Governor Mary Fallin asks Oklahomans to pray for Texas, Louisiana storm victims, first responders on Sunday
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 2nd, 2017
Excessive Occupational Licensing: A Solvable Problem
Cathy Costello
September 2nd, 2017
Sen. Holt’s campaign for mayor has fundraising momentum, and support from retired firefighters
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 22nd, 2017
Two women enter race for Republican nomination as Oklahoma Commissioner of Labor
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 20th, 2017
VOICE session with Oklahoma County Sheriff candidates set for August 20
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
August 16th, 2017
Republican responses to tobacco fee/tax spike illustrate party divisions
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 14th, 2017
Commentary: The Great Armageddon tour of 2017
State Rep. Jason Murphey
August 12th, 2017
Fast and Furious: Democratic Party leaders assail GOP in wake of court ruling on tobacco tax
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 11th, 2017
The dastardly act of freshman pawning
State Rep. Jason Murphey
August 7th, 2017
From the best of years to the worst of years (Part III)
State Rep. Jason Murphey
August 6th, 2017
From the best of years to the worst of years (Part II)
State Rep. Jason Murphey
August 5th, 2017
From the best of years to the worst of years
State Rep. Jason Murphey
August 4th, 2017
Editor’s Notebook: Russell runs, Guild’s grit, McCall’s budget boss, and Small slams Bar brass
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 4th, 2017
Jason Reese seeks House District 83 seat in Oklahoma City
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
August 2nd, 2017
ANALYSIS – Oklahoma State Government Spending: Higher Than Ever
Chris Shelton and Dave Bond, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
August 1st, 2017
Attorneys believe race study shows Julius Jones’ death sentence is unconstitutional
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
July 29th, 2017
OCPA’s Jonathan Small issues statement on DHS Budget and Spending
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 20th, 2017
Democratic state Representatives seek to engage public on budget plan
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 19th, 2017
Speaker Charles McCall boots Rep. Leslie Osborn as state House budget and appropriations leader
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 18th, 2017
FLASHBACK TO 2011 – A re-boot that works: ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel, September 5, 2011
July 16th, 2017
‘The belief that the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state but from the hand of God’ – An inaugural address
John F. Kennedy, January 20, 1961
July 14th, 2017
At Oklahoma City event, Kendra Horn launches campaign for Democratic nomination in the Fifth Congressional District
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 14th, 2017
In special election to fill seat of former Senator Ralph Shortey, Democratic candidate prevails
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 12th, 2017
Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller reports gross receipts to state Treasury for Fiscal Year 2017 demonstrate that economic recovery is underway
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 11th, 2017
Global Citizen Awards scheduled for September 9 gala in Oklahoma City
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 8th, 2017
Sen. AJ Griffin, Rep. Tim Downing praised for school choice leadership
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 7th, 2017
Gary Richardson is focused on making 2018 the year voters choose a change agent – him
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 2nd, 2017
Gary Richardson, Republican candidate for governor, files lawsuit to stop revenue boosts, defend State Question 640
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 29th, 2017
OCPA Asks David Boren and Don Betz to Correct Their Statements on Higher Education Funding
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 23rd, 2017
Immigrant Heritage Month provides time to recognize the abundance newcomers bring
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 21st, 2017
Members of the Oklahoma Death Penalty Review Commission worked dutifully for one year – Read the Report!
June 20th, 2017
Book Review: Great writing and compelling story-telling in John J. Dwyer’s ‘Shortgrass’
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 18th, 2017
Cody Yocom hired as founding principal for Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High School
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 18th, 2017
Editor’s Notebook: Four months in, David Holt dominates the 2018 Oklahoma City mayoral race
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
June 12th, 2017
Transportation and the Fallin Cabinet: Ridley resigns, Patterson placed
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 12th, 2017
May gross receipts of Oklahoma treasury sustain trend of rising collections, Treasurer Miller says
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 9th, 2017
Enes Kanter reflects on Oklahoma and Oklahomans: ‘This is my home.’
Nazarene Harris, The City Sentinel
June 8th, 2017
Comments worth repeating: Increased government spending is our default setting
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 6th, 2017
OPINION – Why I voted no on this year’s appropriations bill
State Rep. Jason Murphey
June 5th, 2017
COMMENTARY: Oklahoma’s leaders failed us
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 29th, 2017
Governor Mary Fallin’s Statement on 2018 Fiscal Year Budget Agreement
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 25th, 2017
OCPA Announces intent to file state Supreme Court challenge of income iax increase
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 25th, 2017
ANALYSIS: The Legislature’s Lost Weekend, and the storm ahead
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 21st, 2017
Titanic Thursday: Dueling Descriptions of budget talks yield a day of deadlock
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 19th, 2017
Group of state leaders call for passage of a budget
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 19th, 2017
State Senator Kay Floyd winner of ‘Guardian Award’ from Oklahoma Commission on Status of Women
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 18th, 2017
Opinion: The immorality of increasing taxes
State Rep. Jason Murphey
May 17th, 2017
OCPA Offers Balanced Budget Plan with a Teacher Pay Raise
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 17th, 2017
Rep. George Young chosen for NCSL fellows program, schedules town hall meeting
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 17th, 2017
Manic Monday: As cigarette tax boost falls short in Oklahoma House, Senate plan would enact $510 million in tax hikes
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 16th, 2017
COMMENTARY: A blast from the past (2012) – This land is our land: Law, liberty and free markets
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 15th, 2017
From the ‘git-go’, Oklahoma Republican leaders rebuked controversial proposal
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 13th, 2017
Criminal justice reform advocates back Task Force measures at Capitol Rally
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 11th, 2017
Coburn opposes proposal to sharply limit charitable deduction itemization, Oklahoma Center for NonProfits makes a case, as well
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 10th, 2017
COMMENTARY — Why I voted no on the 35 percent state gas tax increase
State Rep. Jason Murphey
May 9th, 2017
OCPA says move against itemized deductions reflects ‘focus on the demands of government agencies’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 9th, 2017
In Oklahoma speech, John Dear remembers Mother Teresa, advocating non-violence, an end to war, and death penalty abolition
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 7th, 2017
Abolitionists celebrate 26th annual dinner with Nobel Peace Prize nominee Father John Dear
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
May 7th, 2017
Rep. George Young thanks commissioners for Oklahoma Death Penalty Review report
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 2nd, 2017
COMMENTARY – Oklahoma Death Penalty Commission – Read The Report
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 28th, 2017
Oklahoma pollster finds nuances in state sentiment on immigration, support for legal status
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 28th, 2017
Tulsa Business, Community and Faith Leaders advance Immigration Reform as Legislative Priority
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 28th, 2017
Groups opposed to Death Penalty weigh in on Oklahoma Commission Report
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
April 27th, 2017
Black Legislative Caucus to host A.C. Hamlin dinner May 2
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 26th, 2017
In major report, Death Penalty Review Commission recommends extension of execution moratorium
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 25th, 2017
ANALYSIS: Death Penalty Review Commission issues sweeping, transformative recommendations
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 25th, 2017
If recommendations take hold, common existing practices in Oklahoma death penalty cases would be limited
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 25th, 2017
Oklahoma Death Penalty Review Commission to release highly anticipated findings Tuesday (April 25)
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
April 24th, 2017
Former Governor David Walters keynotes 2017 ‘Labor & Friends’ event in Oklahoma City
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 21st, 2017
Rep. Regina Goodwin’s ‘Caregiver Support Act’ goes to the governor’s desk
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 20th, 2017
Governor Mary Fallin issues official commendation to state Rep. Brian Renegar for life-saving maneuver
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 20th, 2017
Tom Cole’s E-vapor Efforts Backed By Retailers
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 18th, 2017
State Rep. David Brumbaugh ‘has passed suddenly’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 16th, 2017
Impressions and Questions: Could Documentary ‘Killing Richard Glossip’ end up saving him?
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 14th, 2017
On both offense and defense, Oklahoma criminal justice reformers advance the ball
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 12th, 2017
As the Oklahoma wind blows, zero-emission tax credit may end on July 1
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 11th, 2017
ANALYSIS — Roads and Bridges advocate wonders aloud: Should politicians or engineers determine what bridges get repaired and improved?
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 9th, 2017
To: Working journalists. From: Oklahoma’s Society of Professional Journalists – Is your name on this list?
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 7th, 2017
Regulation Stops the Vape – Cole’s proposal to guard alternative from retroactive regs
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 30th, 2017
Former District Attorney Wes Lane endorses Brett Macy in GOP primary for county sheriff
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 29th, 2017
Editor’s Notebook: Governor Fallin calls special elections, forms veterans healthcare outreach, announces appointments of Mish, Lopez, Fitzgerald
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 28th, 2017
As the stomach turns, a tribal casino in Guymon makes no sense
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 27th, 2017
Remembering: When Jesse Jackson opposed abortion, he said life ‘is really a gift from God.’
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 27th, 2017
FOI Oklahoma ‘Sunshine’ dinner slated for April 7, retired state Justice Taylor to speak
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 27th, 2017
Oklahoma House advances Rep. George Faught’s bill to ban abortions in instances of certain birth defects
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 23rd, 2017
‘Killing Richard Glossip’ world premiere to be held in Oklahoma City.
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 22nd, 2017
COMMENTARY: Shortey, and the fork in the road
Sean Cummings
March 21st, 2017
COMMENTARY: Senator Shortey’s Shortcomings
Steve Fair
March 20th, 2017
Governor Mary Fallin appoints attorney James Barwick to state Wildlife Commission
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 18th, 2017
New Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter slates Tulsa conference on Civil Rights Enforcement
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 14th, 2017
Good words about George Young – minister, legislator, community leader
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 14th, 2017
OPINION: Protecting the health of Oklahomans
Sen. Ervin Yen and Rep. Mike Ritze
March 6th, 2017
COMMENTARY: Donald Trump can make a difference in Indian Country
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 4th, 2017
Leaders react to Oklahoma state Senator Ron Sharp’s ‘truly shocking’ Mengele comparison
Jay Chilton, Center for Investigative Journalism
March 3rd, 2017
ESA bill (S.B. 560) passed Oklahoma Senate Education Committee before being ‘pulled’ – an interview with the sponsor
Jay Chilton, Center for Investigative Journalism
March 3rd, 2017
After multi-year tumultuous journey, REAL-ID sails through Oklahoma Legislature, and Fallin signs it
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 2nd, 2017
Oklahoma Kids Belong begins with efforts to increase awareness of adoption crisis
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
February 27th, 2017
Calling for ‘One OKC,’ David Holt enters race to replace Mayor Cornett
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 27th, 2017
John Rex Charter School’s ‘Fuel Up!’ is a cool success
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 20th, 2017
Will legislative Republicans kill criminal justice reform for a second time?
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 20th, 2017
Turkish journalist Mahir Zeynelov concerned President Trump ‘might be deferential toward’ strongman ruler
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 18th, 2017
Analyzing Turkish troubles: Some context for journalist Mahir Zeynelov’s interview with CapitolBeatOK
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 18th, 2017
Allbaugh discusses death penalty with coalition opposed to executions
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 15th, 2017
Governor Fallin names Patrick Wyrick to Oklahoma state Supreme Court
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 12th, 2017
Social justice activist advocates for conservative Republican’s health care reform measure
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 12th, 2017
Governor Mary Fallin’s 2017 State of the State speech
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 7th, 2017
Kirby case triggers expanded state House training, expulsion possible in days
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 4th, 2017
Chair of Oklahoma Senate Democratic Caucus, Kay Floyd coordinates legislative strategy, critiques majority priorities
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 1st, 2017
Oklahomans react to the Executive Order curbing immigration from seven Muslim countries
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 31st, 2017
An Editor’s Notebook: Life, laments, grades and goodness
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 29th, 2017
Rep. Mark McBride’s proposal would use portion of TSET funds for health education compensation
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 27th, 2017
1889 Institute releases Education Savings Account proposal
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 26th, 2017
School Choice Summit on track despite anti-choice group’s threat of disruption at OCCC
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 25th, 2017
Lt. Gov. Lamb, Dr. Steve Perry, lawmakers and educators to speak at School Choice summit
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 24th, 2017
Midwest City breakfast evokes ‘a tapestry of unity’ that launched MLK Day 2017
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 24th, 2017
Oklahoma Speaker Charles McCall designates state House committee assignments
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 19th, 2017
‘Cruel Odyssey’ – Documentary ‘Killing Richard Glossip’ scheduled for March world premiere
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 18th, 2017
Making the dream a reality, from Outer Space to Inner Space: We make love real, when we give it away
Gary Banz
January 18th, 2017
Oklahoma’s Markwayne Mullin mentioned for high federal office, to the dismay of many
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 12th, 2017
Sen. Bryce Marlatt opposes BIA plan to authorize tribal casino in Guymon
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 10th, 2017
Stanley Hupfeld Academy at Western Village named ‘exemplar school’ by Partnership for 21st-Century Learning
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 10th, 2017
COMMENTARY – Health, life expectancy and Oklahoma
Sen. Ervin Yen
January 9th, 2017
Sen. Rob Standridge hopeful for Oklahoma’s future
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 9th, 2017
The City Sentinel: In Oklahoma’s capital city, Top Ten Local Stories for 2016
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 6th, 2017
Vast opportunities: Education’s Champions of Choice honored at Oklahoma City event
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 5th, 2017
Newly-elected Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall designates members to investigate wrongful termination settlement, Rep. Kirby seated
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 4th, 2017
A not-so-fond look back at 2016: The Hofmeister indictment and Boren’s defeat lead CapitolBeatOK’s Top 10 Stories
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 4th, 2017
Getting Organized – at the Oklahoma state House, boiling controversy over harassment settlement and related issues
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 3rd, 2017
State House of Representatives will hold hearings on five highest-spending agencies
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 3rd, 2017
House Democratic leaders ask incoming Republican Speaker of the House Charles McCall to answer questions about the Kirby sexual harassment settlement
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 23rd, 2016
Board of Equalization projects $6 billion in tax revenue for legislative appropriation, conservative voices say TSET money could help close $863 million gap
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 22nd, 2016
An interview with Mickey Dollens, a Democratic “young gun” – and state party names Native American Liaison
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 22nd, 2016
Oklahoma virtual charter school board partners with agency for quality and accountability
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 19th, 2016
Oklahoma City Senator David Holt will press for major teacher pay hike
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 19th, 2016
Editor’s Notebook: OCPA analyst decries OBA attack on Pruitt, Mayor Mick meets President-elect Trump, F.D. Moon Elementary welcomes Santa
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 16th, 2016
Oklahomans against Pruitt’s confirmation for EPA job speak out
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 14th, 2016
Pullmann Potter: Heartland analyst shapes her arguments for pre-school education choice
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 12th, 2016
Backing ‘Holidays for Heroes’ — Joe Dorman won’t run for governor, but he’s still Santa’s helper
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 10th, 2016
New state Rep. Collin Walke, D-Oklahoma City, presses for restoration of Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 10th, 2016
Oklahoma conservatives applaud Scott Pruitt’s selection to run EPA
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 8th, 2016
COMMENTARY — Professor Spiropoulos gives Republican leaders a failing grade
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 7th, 2016
Book Review: William F. Buckley’s ‘A Torch Kept Lit – Great Lives of the Twentieth Century’
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 6th, 2016
Oklahoma state Sen. Kay Floyd garners national “excellence award”
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 2nd, 2016
Capitol Days: A Tree lighting, and farewells to Larry Derryberry
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 2nd, 2016
Oklahoma state Rep. George Young in delegation to Center for Health Care Services in San Antonio
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 28th, 2016
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin promises to sustain renewed momentum for criminal justice reform
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 26th, 2016
The Turning Point: Oklahoma voters restore the basis for long-sought criminal justice reforms
Kris Steele
November 26th, 2016
President John F. Kennedy’s Thanksgiving Day proclamations
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 22nd, 2016
Big Wind’s Big Loss: As Vermont goes, so goes Oklahoma?
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 19th, 2016
ASTEC Fund honors Oklahoma ‘door-openers’ and ‘pathfinders’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 18th, 2016
Senator Kim David says NPLEx is a powerful tool to prevent illegal sales of meds containing PSE
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 17th, 2016
Oklahoma Senators take oath of office on 109th Statehood Day
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 17th, 2016
Senators Thompson and Simpson organize World Diabetes Day at Oklahoma State Capitol
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 11th, 2016
Editor’s Notebook: Veteran’s Day, Rs and Ds react to election, new House swear-in on November 16
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 11th, 2016
Supporters of State Question 777, the right-to-farm proposition, comment on Tuesday’s defeat
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 10th, 2016
Oklahomans approve criminal justice reforms: State Questions 780 and 781
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 9th, 2016
Death penalty foes respond to voter approval of State Question 776
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 9th, 2016
Steele says State Questions 780 and 781 are vital, Right on Crime group presses for voter approval
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 7th, 2016
Across party lines: Chuck Norris leads Republican support for Oklahoma County Sheriff Whetsel
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 6th, 2016
ANALYSIS – Oklahoma S.D. 5: Senator Joseph Silk vs. school administrator Stacey Ebert
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 2nd, 2016
Vote your good wolf – For Gary Johnson
Jack L. Werner, Ph.D.
November 2nd, 2016
COMMENTARY: For State Question 779, and paying a salary that says we value teachers
Joshua Putnam
November 1st, 2016
ANALYSIS – Oklahoma’s largest newspaper recommends “NO” vote on State Question 776
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 30th, 2016
Why a Real Ranching Family Supports State Question 777, Oklahoma’s Right to Farm
Matt Boyer, Beacon Hill Ranch, Vinita, OK
October 28th, 2016
COMMENTARY — A Smarter Approach to Public Safety: Yes on State Questions 780 and 781
Kris Steele
October 24th, 2016
COMMENTARY – Oklahoma, executions and democratic choice – Ending the death penalty for our time, and for all time
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 18th, 2016
State Question 790 – Helping ‘the least of these’ while healing the past
Paul S. Coakley, Archbishop of Oklahoma City
October 17th, 2016
Senate Study finds uncompensated care fund crucial for Oklahomans’ health
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 16th, 2016
Advocates of State Questions 780 and 781 launch TV ad campaign featuring stories of real families
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 16th, 2016
COMMENTARY — Oklahoma Commission to study benefits, if any, from numerous tax incentive programs
State Rep. David Perryman
October 15th, 2016
Oklahoma’s execution foes host October 10 event as part of ‘World Day Against the Death Penalty’
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
October 8th, 2016
COMMENTARY — The problem with Pugh
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 7th, 2016
Sen. Kyle Loveless hosts interim study focused on sexual abuse in schools … continues asset forfeiture reform efforts
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 5th, 2016
Rep. Sean Roberts hosts interim study on rural health care outcomes
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 3rd, 2016
Rep. Donnie Condit to serve on state Capitol Repair Expenditure Oversight Committee
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 2nd, 2016
Some good news for advocates of medical marijuana: Enough signatures for ballot status ratified
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 1st, 2016
Criminal justice reformers begin final push for State Questions 780 and 781, Robert Henry makes formal endorsement
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 1st, 2016
Recent debate kicks off race for Oklahoma County Sheriff
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
September 29th, 2016
COMMENTARY – One of the Most Critical Issues Facing our State
Cathy Costello, with David Slane
September 26th, 2016
Oklahoma Eagle Forum remembers Phyllis Schlafly
Bunny Chambers
September 12th, 2016
Joe Dorman to run Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 9th, 2016
COMMENTARY — ln the land of immigrants, time for reform
Justin Alan Lindstrom
September 8th, 2016
Harvard Republican Club letter to members and alumni: We will not support Donald Trump
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 5th, 2016
Gov. Fallin declares Pawnee County emergency, Corporation Commission presses to stop injection wells near earthquake epicenter
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 5th, 2016
Mother Teresa’s speech at the national Prayer Breakfast in 1994
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 5th, 2016
State of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation agree on hunting and fishing compact
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 1st, 2016
Oklahoma City’s Harding Fine Arts students excel at U.S. Open Karate Tournament
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 31st, 2016
State Rep. Chuck Hoskin’s on his Harley, driving for motorcycle safety
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 27th, 2016
Medical Marijuana initiative clears first of several procedural hurdles for ballot status
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 24th, 2016
Fallin signs election proclamations for five state questions, as November ballot takes shape
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 24th, 2016
Those ‘in the Arena’ – Citizens in a Republic
Joe Dorman
August 23rd, 2016
On Saturday (Aug. 27), Oklahoma County black elected officials host Third Annual College Fair at MetroTech
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 22nd, 2016
Advocates of initiative measures for process reform and medical marijuana may fall short
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 21st, 2016
James Lankford helps to lead national drive affirming ‘In God We Trust’ as the national motto
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 20th, 2016
Unity Prayer Service & Walk scheduled in Oklahoma City
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 14th, 2016
An Oklahoma Water Policy Primer, part II – 2012-2016
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 12th, 2016
An Oklahoma Water Policy Primer – Debates from 2010 and 2011
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 11th, 2016
Editor’s Notebook: Porter Scholarship, Toll Fellowship, a College Fair
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 9th, 2016
Paul Abner, Craig Eidson, and the late Milton Friedman – Men of Issachar for our times
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 6th, 2016
Fall 2017: Cristo Rey Catholic High School will open in Oklahoma City
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 4th, 2016
New high school supported through Oklahoma’s Opportunity Scholarship Fund policy
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 4th, 2016
Eradication of feral hogs will be subject of House Interim Study
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 29th, 2016
Rep. Mike Ritze – NPLEx Continues to Prevent Illegal Sales of Medicines Containing PSE
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 27th, 2016
U.S. Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma leads push for Conscience Protection Act of 2016
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 25th, 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
July 24th, 2016
ANALYSIS — As the future rushes in: Tuition hikes and horses and buggies vs. MOOCs and Innovation
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 23rd, 2016
Black Lives Matter and allies sponsor Oklahoma Rally; Police Shootings nationwide documented
The City Sentinel staff
July 10th, 2016
COMMENTARY Light at the end of the tunnel, deeds in life, to Eternity, reaping the harvest, working together for good
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 7th, 2016
John F. Kennedy — From Independence Square on July 4, 1962: ‘A fabric of law and progress’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 1st, 2016
A Future of Freedom for “every man, woman and child” – Ronald Reagan’s July 4, 1986 speech
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 1st, 2016
U.S. Supreme Court slaps down Texas abortion regulations, Oklahomans respond
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 28th, 2016
After submission of more than 200,000 signatures, ballot status likely for historic criminal justice reform initiatives
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 27th, 2016
Broad coalition presses for historic criminal justice reform in Oklahoma
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 27th, 2016
COMMENTARY: As we conclude Immigrant Heritage Month, it’s time for reform
Francisco J. Treviño
June 27th, 2016
Potential Bonanza through Internet Gaming available to non-U.S. Citizens, based on Native American lands?
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 24th, 2016
Gov. Fallin delays implementation of Highway Patrol program using card ‘readers’ in asset forfeiture
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 18th, 2016
Challenging legislative session had its bright spots
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin
June 14th, 2016
Leaders of Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) condemn ‘monstrous attack’ in Orlando
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 12th, 2016
Judicial Confirmation and Retention in the age of Joe Biden and Donald Trump – A Perfect Storm or a Perfect Mess?
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 11th, 2016
Editor’s Notebook: Waiting on DOC, Pro-life measures praised, Fallin sees silver lining, and Spiropoulos speaks out
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 9th, 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
June 8th, 2016
Reader Poll Part Two: The Death Penalty – Why or why not?
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 5th, 2016
‘A productive, tax-paying citizen’ who supports criminal justice reform
Natasha Purnell
June 3rd, 2016
State Question 777 (right to farm proposal) beats back opposition lawsuit
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 3rd, 2016
Local group kicks off campaign opposing “Right to Farm” – S.Q. 777
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
June 3rd, 2016
Editor’s Notebook: Criminal Justice reform advances, Pruitt outlines response to Obama administration move, Fallin looks on the bright side
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 2nd, 2016
Laws opposing federal transgender guidance fall short, but Oklahoma Legislature approves resolution backing A.G. Pruitt’s lawsuit
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 30th, 2016
Obama Administration’s ‘Dear Colleague Letter on Transgender Students’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 27th, 2016
Text of Oklahoma House Concurrent Resolution 1021
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 27th, 2016
Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty analyzes grand jury report
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 25th, 2016
Pruitt says Corrections Department ‘failed to do its job,’ in process that was often ‘careless, cavalier’
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 20th, 2016
Joyful advocates join in Tulsa to celebrate release of two innocent men: Malcolm Scott and De’Marchoe Carpenter
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 19th, 2016
Grand Jury report runs 106 pages, delivering strong criticism of death penalty process
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 19th, 2016
‘I’ll Fly Away’ Foundation brings music and songwriting into ASTEC Classroom
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 18th, 2016
Reader Poll: Death Penalty – Why or why not?
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 15th, 2016
Telling tales: When the ‘metafictional’ narrative of Ben Rhodes trumped truth
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 13th, 2016
As National Charter Schools Week concludes, Oklahoma success stories are shared
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 7th, 2016
Oklahoma Innocence Project to highlight push for criminal justice reforms
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 5th, 2016
Editor’s notebook: Email confusion, applause for reforms, credit questions, long-shot Democrat
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 5th, 2016
Rep. John Paul Jordan’s alternative certification measure on Gov. Fallin’s desk, Superintendent Hofmeister expresses support
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 3rd, 2016
Governor Mary Fallin signs four criminal justice measures into law
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 1st, 2016
Sovereignty Symposium 2016 scheduled for June 8 and 9 in Oklahoma City
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 30th, 2016
Sen. David Holt’s legislation on ‘revenge porn’ heads to Gov. Mary Fallin
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 29th, 2016
COMMENTARY: Judicial Reform? Keep Selection Over Election
Julie Knutson
April 20th, 2016
‘Nous nous souvenons’ – Robert Joseph Morrissette, Rep. Morrissette’s father, dies after lengthy illness
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 20th, 2016
Watch-Out One: His ‘gut’ says no indictments in death penalty probe, as Joe Allbaugh tackles Corrections reform
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 13th, 2016
Watch-Out, Two: Allbaugh says state prison crisis bears “uncanny” resemblance to what Texas faced
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 13th, 2016
Editor’s Notebook: Dr. Coburn’s remedy, Lockhart injured, Inman declares disaster, Hickman says budget forthcoming
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 12th, 2016
COMMENTARY — Our posterity: ‘Total Age Dependency Ratio’ means we need each other, and wiser education policies
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 11th, 2016
Three Oklahomans honored, Norman City Government gets ‘Black Hole’ award from FOI Oklahoma
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 10th, 2016
Costello family members join to present Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence to Hideaway
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 9th, 2016
Sounds of Silence: Oklahoma County votes on a beautiful spring day (TODAY)
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 5th, 2016
ANALYSIS: Hofmeister declares victory and the clock runs out, will begin implementation of Math and English/Language Arts Standards
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 30th, 2016
Oklahoma Bipartisan Death Penalty Review Commission formed, supported
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 29th, 2016
A request for reader input: Why, or why not, the death penalty?
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 25th, 2016
‘A mile wide and an inch deep’ – The Hofmeister Academic Standards under critical scrutiny
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 20th, 2016
Oklahoman Tara Huddleston echoes Stotsky and Gray, saying the Hofmeister Academic Standards ‘are not ready’
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 20th, 2016
Leading academic says Oklahoma Department of Education’s Academic standards ‘are not worth following’
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 14th, 2016
Oklahoma Republican Leaders: Education Savings Accounts will not be considered this year
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 11th, 2016
1889 Institute presents “blueprint” for Oklahoma education reforms
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 10th, 2016
School Choice Supporters Rally at the Oklahoma Capitol
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 2nd, 2016
House Democrats say their legislation is not getting floor consideration
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 29th, 2016
Oklahoma’s Dr. Tom Coburn endorses Marco Rubio for President
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 29th, 2016
For Super Tuesday, Frank Keating endorses Marco Rubio, amid tide of support from elected officials
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 27th, 2016
Erin Brockovich visits Oklahoma as a “voice of the people” on earthquakes, water issues
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 27th, 2016
French Jewish family heir regains title to Nazi-stolen painting of ‘Shepherdess’
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 24th, 2016
U.S. Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan was “progressive and influential”
Tom Guild
February 20th, 2016
Advertising opportunities for March 2016 edition of The City Sentinel close on Tuesday, February 23
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 19th, 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
February 18th, 2016
Every now and then, she’s right: Fallin’s corrections reforms are needed
Joe Dorman
February 17th, 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
February 15th, 2016
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt says he will push to set execution dates after grand jury report’s release
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 15th, 2016
COMMENTARY: Dust to dust, ashes to ashes … Reflections on law, mortality and the meaning of words
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 13th, 2016
ANALYSIS: Education Savings Accounts breathe new life into policy debates
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 12th, 2016
As 2016 session begins, Democrats assail Gov. Fallin and Republicans in the Legislature
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 10th, 2016
The Blaine Truth: How an obscure historical Nativism could (but doesn’t have to) undo school choice
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 9th, 2016
Family Policy Institute of Oklahoma to host marriage and family scholar
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 7th, 2016
Governor Mary Fallin Delivers 2016 State of the State Address
February 5th, 2016
Oklahoma Conference of Churches: Members plan to ‘Advocate for Justice’ at Feb. 29 Capitol Day
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
February 3rd, 2016
From an Editor’s Notebook: Some common ground, Business backs Loveless, Rubio gains support
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 3rd, 2016
ANALYSIS, Part One: Oklahoma’s Budget Blues outline in Gov. Fallin’s State of the State
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 3rd, 2016
ANALYSIS, Part Two: Here and there in Fallin’s speech, spending boosts and policy reforms
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 3rd, 2016
ANALYSIS, Part Three: Mary Fallin gets it – the problem with prisons, and the challenge of reform
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 3rd, 2016
Sen. David Holt introduces budget reform measure aiming to strengthen Rainy Day Fund
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 1st, 2016
Pro-Lifers come to Capitol Wednesday (February 3) for annual Rose Day
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 31st, 2016
VOICE OKC holds Restorative Justice Sunday presentation
Darla Shelden
January 31st, 2016
Kris Steele leads Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform, seeking to qualify prison reform ballot initiatives
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 28th, 2016
Oklahoma Legislators file 1,625 new bills and 73 joint resolutions to consider in 2016 session
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 28th, 2016
Opinion: Addressing the heartbreak of addiction
Jeb Bush
January 27th, 2016
Governor Mary Fallin proclaims ‘School Choice Week’ in Oklahoma
January 27th, 2016
Oklahoma Academy recommendations include tax reform, budget transparency and Medicaid Expansion
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 24th, 2016
Democrats press measures on voting rights, education proceeds from lottery, long-range plans for veteran health care
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 22nd, 2016
Sen. Kyle Loveless of Oklahoma City introduces forfeiture reforms
Staff Report
January 22nd, 2016
Hickman outlines efforts to counter earthquake surge, and state funding challenges
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 20th, 2016
Republican House members envision education-related policy changes for upcoming session
Capitol Beat Staff Report
January 20th, 2016
Trump, Cruz, Rubio, Clinton & Sanders: An election, not a law firm
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 17th, 2016
Rep. Mike Shelton promises to press earthquake relief proposals
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 17th, 2016
Arkansas as a Tipping Point, and critiques of a one-cent sales tax hike for education
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 14th, 2016
Rep. Morrissette’s Earthquake damage hearing Friday, January 15
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 14th, 2016
Trump endorses ‘Protect Life and Marriage Marriage Oklahoma’ drive
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 13th, 2016
Light-heavyweight bout for 2016: Scott Pruitt vs. Gary Jones
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 10th, 2016
Gov. Fallin names Andy Lester to State Regents, appoints others, announces FEMA approval
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 31st, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Good deeds and Christmas, faith and freedom
Ernest Istook
December 29th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Sympathy for the Trump, more debt, guns and control
Ernest Istook
December 27th, 2015
NEWS ANALYSIS: The City Sentinel: Top stories of 2015 include revenue crunch, Glossip fallout
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 27th, 2015
Capital Punishment and the Capitol Beat: 2015’s Top Ten stories in Oklahoma state government
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 27th, 2015
ReMerge program graduates ninth class, successful rehabilitation and recovery program continues
Darla Shelden
December 27th, 2015
1889 Institute analyzes TSET spending patterns
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 22nd, 2015
Oklahoma State Board of Education approves changes to teacher evaluation system
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 19th, 2015
NEWS ANALYSIS: Scholar fears choice opportunities could be smothered in higher regulation
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 18th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: U.N. and the Internet, P.C. Police
Ernest Istook
December 18th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Hot air in Paris, U.S. dreamers, Pentagon PC
Ernest Istook
December 16th, 2015
Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas! And other good wishes, too.
Joe Dorman
December 15th, 2015
Sens. Patrick Anderson and John Sparks launch Bill of Rights monument project
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 15th, 2015
National group praises Oklahoma’s charter school authorizing standards
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 14th, 2015
Oklahoma City firm Jones PR named finalist in National PRWeek awards for advocacy
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 14th, 2015
A surprise attack, and a reminder that evil exists
Ernest Istook
December 7th, 2015
Interim Review: Rep. Randy McDaniel outlines pension system improvements
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 1st, 2015
Rep. Cory Williams presses Secretary Michael Teague to use all grant money for earthquake study
December 1st, 2015
1889 Institute of Oklahoma proposes to eliminate Certificates of Need (CON), deeming them government-enforced cartels
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 29th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Obama calls critics cowards, but they will fight him
Ernest Istook
November 25th, 2015
Remembering the meaning of Thanksgiving
Erik Telford
November 25th, 2015
Syrian refugee policy provokes conservative debate in Oklahoma
Staff Report
November 24th, 2015
At Capitol ceremony, Democrats make it official: Independents can vote in primary elections
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 23rd, 2015
Legislators analyze prolonged drought still affecting much of Oklahoma
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 22nd, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Bad economics: food stamp excesses, Minimum wage makes government the boss
Ernest Istook
November 19th, 2015
Farmers and Ranchers join to boost State Question 777 (Right to Farm) on November 2016 ballot
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 18th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Bad lessons from the University of Missouri resignation
Ernest Istook
November 17th, 2015
Editor’s Notebook: Cathy’s grace, AJ touts progress reducing juvenile incarceration, Anastasia looks at Kindergarten preparation
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 16th, 2015
State Education Department forms task force in response to fraud in Swink, Oklahoma
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 16th, 2015
Lucky Day: PAYRight program for past-due taxes ends Friday evening, November 13
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 12th, 2015
Group says Boren tax hike petition violates state Constitution, should not be on ballot
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 12th, 2015
At First Amendment Banquet, Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran recounts clash of “Kingdom Consequences” and “Worldly Consequences”
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 9th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Immigrants and welfare spending, global warming quackery
Ernest Istook
November 5th, 2015
Rep. Mark McCullough will retire at end of present House term
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 3rd, 2015
Oklahoma House of Representatives gathers for special interim meeting
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 2nd, 2015
Right-to-Try Law takes effect in Oklahoma
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 31st, 2015
New Oklahoma state laws take effect
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 31st, 2015
COMMENTARY It’s time for Gov. Fallin to appoint a Commissioner of Labor. Cathy Costello is the best choice
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 29th, 2015
Mix-up, debacle, delay — Lethal injection protocol flaws trigger controversy, introspection, and reconsideration of the death penalty
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 21st, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Taxpayers pay for climate propaganda, standing for the National Anthem, buying and paying for compliance
Ernest Istook
October 20th, 2015
PAYRight program promoting past-due tax collections exceeds expectations
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 20th, 2015
Lawsuit truce called until Spring 2016 on Oklahoma drug debacle – Glossip, Cole and Grant executions on hold
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 16th, 2015
At the eleventh hour, Feds grant Oklahoma ‘REAL ID’ reprieve
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 16th, 2015
Rep. Mike Christian proposes law enforcement consolidation
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 15th, 2015
Sen. Jolley touts agreement to relocate Medical Examiner’s office
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 14th, 2015
In under a decade, tribal gaming boosted OK state government revenues $1 billion
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 14th, 2015
Tax Commission Offers PAYRight OK program
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 14th, 2015
Gov. Mary Fallin boosts awareness of domestic violence
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 13th, 2015
Rep. Morrissette sponsors interim legislative hearing on brain and nutrition health
Staff Report
October 12th, 2015
Moratorium Now! It’s time to put a hold on executions in Oklahoma
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 11th, 2015
A Young story: Changing a life and making a difference
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 10th, 2015
Death penalty controversy rages, investigations of Oklahoma’s process proceed
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 9th, 2015
From Sinai, to the Capitol, to OCPA , the Ten Commandments
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 8th, 2015
From Gov. Mary Fallin’s office – Frequently asked questions about the execution chemical protocols
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 5th, 2015
Glossip’s week: How a 3-2 appeals court “No, go ahead” became a 5-0 “Hell Yes — Stop!”
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 3rd, 2015
Glossip gets 37 more days, as state examines execution process
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 1st, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Religious rights erode, Pope encourages American bishops to shine a light
Ernest Istook
September 30th, 2015
Glossip lawyers submit appeal to U.S. Supreme Court
Staff Report
September 30th, 2015
State Appeals court turns down Glossip appeal, next stop is the U.S. Supreme Court
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 29th, 2015
Legislative Black Caucus honors the past, present and future at A.C. Hamlin Banquet on Sept. 28
Staff Report
September 27th, 2015
Wild Wednesday: All hell breaks loose in Glossip investigation(s)
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 24th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: No religious test, a divided nation, the biggest loser in the debates
Ernest Istook
September 24th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Shutdown not catastrophe, Medicaid money, and ‘there she is’
Ernest Istook
September 22nd, 2015
Istook’s Insights: California Colleges threaten free speech, rise of the mavericks
Ernest Istook
September 19th, 2015
Alternate narrative: Glossip brief before Oklahoma appeals court focuses on Constitution, inconsistencies in testimony, behavior of original investigators
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 19th, 2015
Some more time: Glossip’s advocates joyful over stay, critics somewhat muted
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 19th, 2015
OCPA’s Trent England applauds new Corrections reforms
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 15th, 2015
Richard Glossip Reprieve Request
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 15th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Doctored Docs, Cooked books, Europe’s Crisis
Ernest Istook
September 14th, 2015
Legislators convene Interim hearing on uninsured motorists, licensing and insuring of ‘non-traditional’ residents
Staff Report
September 14th, 2015
COMMENTARY Books of numbers, translations, alternatives, aspirations and justice: Time for mercy, not sacrifice
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 13th, 2015
ReMerge program held seventh graduation ceremony at Oklahoma History Center
Darla Shelden
September 13th, 2015
New Evidence in Glossip case will be presented Monday, September 14 from Attorneys Don Knight, Mark Olive and Kathleen Lord
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 12th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: New jobs go to immigrants, Congress gave Obama a blank check on Iran, Bureaucrats neglect veterans
Ernest Istook
September 12th, 2015
Actress Susan Sarandon discusses her activism seeking to stop Richard Glossip’s execution
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 7th, 2015
Sister Helen Prejean: Time for Oklahoma’s people to reach out to Gov. Fallin
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 5th, 2015
A Summary: “When Eight is Enough”
CapitolBeatOK Staff
September 3rd, 2015
Everybody’s life matters.
Ernest Istook
September 1st, 2015
Loveless to host hearing on civil asset forfeiture reform
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 30th, 2015
‘Truth North’ – Oklahomans comment on the death of State Labor Commissioner Mark Costello
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 25th, 2015
The Legacy of John Howard, 1921-2015
Allan C. Carlson
August 24th, 2015
Baboons in our midst and Fort Reno’s “redundant, outdated and duplicative” research — Tax dollars at work?
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 23rd, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Giveaways at all-time high, as freedom slips away
Ernest Istook
August 22nd, 2015
ASTEC Charter Schools to benefit from September 24 gala
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 17th, 2015
Reps. Wood and Calvey call for investigation of Judicial Nominating Commission
August 16th, 2015
Foes of death penalty continue to advocate for Glossip’s life
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 14th, 2015
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin says state is prepared ‘to hold [Richard Glossip] accountable,’ activists plead for his life
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 11th, 2015
ANALYSIS: Amidst federal budget blues, can the sun come out tomorrow? Talking with Tom about the Spending Process
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 10th, 2015
Critics say Oklahoma’s state government earthquake response is inadequate
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 9th, 2015
Wesselhöft presses for inspection of ‘Shepherdess’ painting
Staff Report
August 8th, 2015
EXCERPT: Skullduggery! Inspector Wesselhoft and the case of the purloined painting
Wayne Greene, The Tulsa World
August 8th, 2015
They felt the earth move, under their feet – Fallin’s Council acknowledges correlation between quakes and deep disposal wells
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 8th, 2015
On News9 –- In the “Hot Seat,’ Burke blasts 2013 comp law; Morrissette and Osborn debate issues on “Your Vote Counts”
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 2nd, 2015
Istook Insight: Should government dictate raises for fast-food workers?
Ernest Istook
August 1st, 2015
Istook Insight: Your land is their land?
Ernest Istsook
July 30th, 2015
Oklahoma Legislative Caucus will focus on education, public safety
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 29th, 2015
Istook’s Insight: Happy talk ignores children in poverty, other economic woes
Ernest Istook
July 29th, 2015
Oklahoma Guard implementing Fallin’s order to arm personnel, six more states follow her lead
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 28th, 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
July 27th, 2015
Oklahoma Democrats invite Independents into party primaries
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 26th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Misleading statistics, seniors and Second Amendment, sex vs. religion, extreme makeovers
Ernest Istook
July 22nd, 2015
For city man, no apology and less than full transparency in response to police dog biting incident and home invasion
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 21st, 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**
July 20th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Congress surrenders power, giving presidents too many gifts
Ernest Istook
July 19th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: In culture and morality, as dominoes fall; and a decline in homicides …
Ernest Istook
July 18th, 2015
Rep. Wesselhöft Publicizes Letter from Owner of Stolen Jewish Painting Held by OU
Staff Report
July 18th, 2015
Governor Fallin comments on President Obama’s visit to federal prison at El Reno
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 17th, 2015
Sooner and Later: Governor Fallin slow-played prison reforms, so now Obama takes the lead
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 16th, 2015
Patrick Spottedwolf’s Letter to Barack Obama
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 16th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Take a hack – OPM, VA security breeches and federal stalking; English proficiency
Ernest Istook
July 16th, 2015
As President Obama visits Oklahoma Indian Country, it’s never too late for justice
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 15th, 2015
Arapaho Traditional Chief Patrick Spottedwolf, also tribal legislator, calls for meeting with Obama
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 15th, 2015
Death Penalty foes schedule Capitol press conference for Monday morning
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 12th, 2015
Rep. Paul Wesselhoft will host lectures to raise awareness on stolen Jewish art treasures
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 9th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Taking offense, and 20 percent of Americans on public assistance
Ernest Istook
July 9th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Sanctuary vs. Anarchy, let’s hear it for the ladies, and decrying red tape
Ernest Istook
July 8th, 2015
Rep. James Lockhart argues for bi-partisan reapportionment commission
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 7th, 2015
Oklahoma Republican chairman assails judiciary’s ‘all-out assault’ on morality, spirituality
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 7th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Unfair and Unbalanced, Religious liberty at risk, destruction of democracy
Ernest Istook
July 5th, 2015
ANALYSIS: Business Bills Omitted from the 2015 RIED List
Mike Ray, Oklahoma House Democratic Staff
July 1st, 2015
Legislators dismayed at Oklahoma State Supreme Court decision on Ten Commandments monument
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 1st, 2015
On The Occasion of President Obama’s wreath for the Confederate Memorial
Ron Maxwell
June 29th, 2015
Oklahomans respond to U.S. Supreme Court ruling on state’s lethal injection protocols
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 29th, 2015
Joyful Oklahoma gay rights advocates applaud High Court’s controversial marriage decision
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 27th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Danger in the ObamaCare ruling, and pressuring workers into unions
Ernest Istook
June 27th, 2015
Defenders of traditional marriage lament Supreme Court’s controversial decision
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 27th, 2015
Supporters of the Affordable Care Act applaud U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding subsidies
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 25th, 2015
Oklahoma Critics of the Affordable Care Act decry U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding subsidies
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 25th, 2015
Oklahoma History Center presents ‘Black towns then … Black Towns Now,’ on June 30
Darla Sheldon
June 24th, 2015
After Charleston: Overcoming the heart of darkness
Joe Dorman
June 23rd, 2015
Istook’s Insights: The wearing of the green, and punishing us all
Ernest Istook
June 23rd, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Law and order collapsing? And, bans on Transfat, as Uncle Sam ails
Ernest Istook
June 22nd, 2015
Forum on Capital Punishment aims at defeating State Question 776
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 22nd, 2015
Oklahoma County GOP asserts “complete disregard”
David Arnett
June 21st, 2015
Rep. Morrissette requests Interim Study on state nutrition challenges
Staff Report
June 20th, 2015
Speaker Hickman to sort through 122 Interim Study proposals
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 19th, 2015
Oklahoma Workers’ Comp Option Revisions Adopted
Bill Minick
June 17th, 2015
COMMENTARY: Free Market wins in 2015 Oklahoma legislative session
John Tidwell
June 17th, 2015
Commission on Status of women presents ‘Guardian Award’ to Sen. AJ Griffin
June 17th, 2015
‘Mass Incarceration and the Death Penalty’ – Thursday, June 18 forum at First Unitarian in OKC
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 16th, 2015
Rep. David Perryman concerned state High Court ruling could void county tax sales
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 16th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: A nation of make-believe, and Washington’s funny-money
Ernest Istook
June 16th, 2015
Residents in Canadian and Kingfisher counties seek permanent injunction against wind company
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 13th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Runaway regs, OSHA’s bathroom ‘guidance,’ Obama’s power, mud puddles as a federal issue
Ernest Istook
June 12th, 2015
Oklahoma’s historic ‘Right to Try’ law formally signed at state Capitol
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 11th, 2015
Gov. Fallin signs Rep. Marian Cooksey’s proposal boosting Proton Therapy
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 11th, 2015
A tale of two states (Oregon and Oklahoma) – From the Consumer Health Care Products Association
Compiled by CapitolBeatOK
June 10th, 2015
Oklahoma Senator David Holt hails 2015 election reforms
Staff Report
June 9th, 2015
Istook’s Insight: President Obama wants to combine gun control with speech control
Ernest Istook
June 8th, 2015
Osborn sketches “one of the strangest” legislative sessions ever, Morrissette calls it “unbelievably bad”
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 8th, 2015
Democratic Legislative Leaders guide child safety measure to enactment
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 6th, 2015
Flood control investments must be a state priority
Leslie Osborn and Ron Justice
June 4th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Attacks on police, the shrinking middle class, and the Internet giveaway
Ernest Istook
June 3rd, 2015
Mark Hammons elected Democratic party state chair, Connie Johnson wins vice-chair’s position
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 31st, 2015
ANALYSIS On the Cherokee fishing/hunting compact, ‘Everything is Everything’ – so stay tuned for details
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 29th, 2015
Nebraska abolishes capital punishment, Oklahoma opponents of penalty cheer
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 28th, 2015
Sierra Club opposed Senate Bill 809, measure limiting municipal controls over oil and gas
Staff Report
May 27th, 2015
Wesselhoft resolution presses for return of stolen art
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 27th, 2015
Oklahoma Democratic leaders blast 2015 Legislature’s final budget, Republican agenda
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 26th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Memorial Day, and Tribal gaming
Ernest Istook
May 25th, 2015
Miracle or Providence? Oklahoma House unanimously encourages OU to return ‘Shepherdess’
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 23rd, 2015
Ben Carson wins straw poll at regional GOP conference in Oklahoma City
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 23rd, 2015
Working late, to leave early: Oklahoma state budget proposal assailed but may pass soon
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 21st, 2015
Southern Republican Leadership Conference: Oklahoma’s Estela Hernandez is a key player
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 19th, 2015
A.C. Hamlin Parkway to be dedicated May 23 in Logan County
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 17th, 2015
Ryan’s Express: Republicans fight over whether tenure of TC (Thomas Clint) Ryan at state GOP should end
Compiled by Patrick B. McGuigan
May 17th, 2015
Editor’s Notebook: Porter honored, Asset Forfeiture Reform garners backing, OKPOP Bond proposed
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 16th, 2015
Insights: Focus on the dangerous, not the ordinary – and business tracking of employee
Ernest Istook
May 15th, 2015
Oklahoma treatment court programs honored for outstanding achievements
Darla Shelden
May 15th, 2015
Lawmakers File Resolution Calling for Return of Stolen Jewish Art
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 12th, 2015
Sen. Kyle Loveless presses to ensure due process in asset forfeiture cases
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 11th, 2015
‘Woman in Gold’ grants humanity and dignity to Jews whose family art treasures were looted by Nazis
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 10th, 2015
Legislature sends Gov. Fallin Speaker Hickman’s bill on electronic monitoring of parolees
Staff Report
May 9th, 2015
Fallin’s signature puts “Right-to-Try” into Oklahoma law
Staff Report
May 4th, 2015
Fallin signs measure allowing use of non-intoxicating marijuana derivative in medical treatment
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 4th, 2015
Oklahoma House Democrats choose 2017-18 leadership
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 4th, 2015
COMMENTARY: Gov. Mary Fallin signs two significant pro-family bills into law
Timothy Tardibono
May 3rd, 2015
Of Fosters and Fathers – two new laws aim to improve conditions for foster children, presumed fathers
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 3rd, 2015
Historic ‘Right-to-Farm’ amendment heads to statewide ballot
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 3rd, 2015
Oklahoma leaders press to support traditional agricultural practices in modern times
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 3rd, 2015
This Journalist’s Creed: In Love, Meeting Jesus, Along The Way
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 3rd, 2015
Sen. Kevin Matthews released the following statement following the resignation of Tulsa County Undersheriff Tim Albin.
Staff Report
May 1st, 2015
Gov. Fallin signs Grau’s initiative reform, opposes EPA mandate
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 1st, 2015
PartnerSource President Applauds Supreme Court Decision to give Oklahoma “The Option
Staff Report
April 29th, 2015
Fallin signs Rep. Pat Ownbey’s measure on criminal justice information
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 29th, 2015
SPECIAL REPORT: As Baltimore burns, end the posturing and lead
Ernest Istook
April 28th, 2015
Oklahoma Death Penalty Foes hear passionate story of conversion at annual awards dinner
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 28th, 2015
Guns and roses: Has political correctness run amok, or can common sense prevail?
Earnest Istook
April 27th, 2015
Legislature advances measures ‘to protect religious liberty’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 25th, 2015
Mike Ritze’s drug testing improvement measure signed into law
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 25th, 2015
Gov. Mary Fallin signs Denney-Jolley charter school expansion
Staff Report
April 25th, 2015
Legislature sends Fallin tax incentive evaluation proposal, honoring David Dank’s legacy
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 22nd, 2015
Governor Fallin signs measure updating asbestos abatement provisions, agencies reach accord
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 21st, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Imaginary friends, hostile work environments, early birds for president, tangled webs we weave
Ernest Istook
April 20th, 2015
For the sake of the ten, and for the sake of us all: Prison Reform Now
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 19th, 2015
Prayer, discernment, reformation: Tulsa case underscores nationwide concerns over police-involved killings
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 19th, 2015
Oklahoma state House remembers the victims who died in Murrah Bombing
Staff Report
April 18th, 2015
Senate remembers Oklahoma state government employees who died or were injured in the bombing
CapitolBeatOK Staff
April 18th, 2015
State House advances expansion of public charter schools
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 16th, 2015
Jolley-Denny bill expanding charter opportunities to all public school districts heads to Governor Fallin’s desk
Staff Report
April 16th, 2015
Gov. Fallin signs Kern’s anti-trafficking measure into law
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 14th, 2015
Morrissette-Standridge ‘right to try’ measure heads to Governor Fallin
Staff Report
April 14th, 2015
Hickman’s measure fighting recidivism pending with Governor Fallin
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 14th, 2015
Dank was genial and gentle, friend of seniors and children, challenging in debates
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 14th, 2015
At OCU, Powerful Prose Examines Powerful Surveillance
Staff Report
April 11th, 2015
More Istook Insights: Religious freedom at risk, forgiving government but not you, and BIG ideas
Ernest Istook
April 11th, 2015
In the News: Hannah Morris joins Americans for Prosperity as Oklahoma Field Director
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 11th, 2015
Praising Darla: Honoring a reporter, and a friend
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 11th, 2015
State Legislature passes death penalty measures
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 9th, 2015
Grau-Bingman proposal for “budget-only” session clears House panel
April 9th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: The promotion, protection and power of words
Ernest Istook
April 8th, 2015
COMMENTARY: Remember the KIDS? Is it for them, or for something else?
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 8th, 2015
LESSON PLAN: Understanding public charter schools, in one easy lesson
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 6th, 2015
Comment from Chicago: ‘Insurance Rideshare Coverage Agreement Helps Protect the Public’
Adapted by CapitolBeatOK Staff
April 6th, 2015
Sally Kern’s bill to authorize wiretaps in human trafficking investigations heads to Gov. Fallin
Staff Report
April 6th, 2015
Legislature gives strong bipartisan approval measure intended to reduce incidence of diabetes
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 5th, 2015
Is $8,804 per pupil enough?
Brandon Dutcher
April 4th, 2015
“Developmental Disability Awareness Day at the Capitol” held Wednesday
Staff Report
March 25th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: EPA looks at limiting shower time
Ernest Istook
March 24th, 2015
House Committee approves measure to address pesticide disposal, raise fee for Agriculture
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 24th, 2015
Oklahoma school teachers could benefit from income tax exemption
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 21st, 2015
COMMENTARY: In D.C., ‘jolly’ bipartisan coalition throws a life preserver to school choice — in Oklahoma, Republicans help sink it
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 21st, 2015
Rep. Bobby Cleveland says County Commissioners’ group should follow Open Records Act
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 19th, 2015
McGuigan named to Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame
Billie Rodely
March 18th, 2015
Oklahoma Conference of Churches hosts criminal justice conference
Darla Shelden
March 18th, 2015
Oklahoma House advances criminal justice measures
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 18th, 2015
Editor’s Notebook: Education standards, academic testing and school choice
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 17th, 2015
Rep. Sherrer’s bill to limit ‘adult cabarets’ (H.B. 1607) survives close votes
March 16th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Racism, Abe’s lament, Hillary’s emails, Google and Security, Big Top Loss
Ernest Istook
March 16th, 2015
Rep. Murphey presses for legislative pay cut
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 16th, 2015
History met on a bridge, to expand the boundaries of freedom
Barack Obama
March 12th, 2015
On the Shoulders of Giants: Reflections on black history in Oklahoma
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 11th, 2015
State Rep. Mike Ritze applauds 10 Commandments ruling
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 11th, 2015
OCU President Robert Henry joins iCivics board chaired by Justice O’Connor
Darla Shelden
March 10th, 2015
State Capitol voices unite to decry racist fraternity chant
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 10th, 2015
Responses to the Fraternity video
The City Sentinel Staff
March 10th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: ObamaCare do-over? And, the impact of cap-and-trade
Ernest Istook
March 7th, 2015
Senator Bingman’s scrutiny of credits and incentives advances, as colleagues scrutinize budgets of lead agencies
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 5th, 2015
Rep. Pat Ownbey’s foster care proposals move to Oklahoma Senate
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 5th, 2015
Rep. Morrissette’s ‘right to try’ bill clears Oklahoma House, heads to Senate
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 4th, 2015
First Oklahoma Capitol Muslim day draws big crowd, and some protests
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 4th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: White House claims it can raise taxes without Congress, security taken hostage, redistribution by fiat
Ernest Istook
March 3rd, 2015
Unless restored to its original purposes, bill gutting transparency ‘will not be heard on the House floor’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 2nd, 2015
Program Analysis: Through ‘Special Care,’ Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships reach more children
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 2nd, 2015
WeekendRead: A Government of the People
John Tidwell, Executive Director, Americans For Prosperity Oklahoma
February 28th, 2015
Senator David Holt’s election proposals advance
CapitolBeatOk Staff Report
February 26th, 2015
Rep. Wesselhoft regrets committee vote on open records bill, measure which press group says erodes government transparency
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 24th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: Obama gets petty toward Israel’s leader, and the Blob wants to control Internet
Ernest Istook
February 24th, 2015
Rep. David Brumbaugh’s measure would uphold private property rights
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 24th, 2015
At annual Capitol day, Capitol Cyclists concerned
Staff Report
February 24th, 2015
Rep. Kern’s measure to allow wiretapping in human trafficking cases clears House floor
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 22nd, 2015
Rep. Dunnington frustrated with demise of ‘workplace equality’ measures
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 22nd, 2015
Weekend Read: Another Obamacare Nightmare
John Tidwell
February 22nd, 2015
Rep. Sean Roberts presses measures to increase college graduates, use TSET funds for endowed chairs
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 19th, 2015
Murphy & Morrissette join push to end ‘chamber of horrors’ at Licensure Board
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 19th, 2015
Oklahoma’s Opportunity to End Political Organizing
Mark Costello, Oklahoma Commissioner of Labor
February 17th, 2015
Oklahoma state Rep. Ann Coody explains her opposition to school choice
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 17th, 2015
President Pro Temp Bingman wants to examine budget structure, identify opportunities for savings
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 16th, 2015
Documentary tells story of Children who led ‘sit-ins’ for state Civil Rights Movement
Nasreen Iqbal, The City Sentinel
February 13th, 2015
Rep. David Dank says his subcommittee will not hear bills to spend money the state does not have
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 10th, 2015
Rep. Elise Hall advances proposal to allow permanent absentee voting
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 7th, 2015
In memory yet green: Ronald Reagan at 105
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 6th, 2015
COMMENTARY Gov. Fallin campaigned on the economy, now she has to live with it
Joe Dorman
February 4th, 2015
Stone Walls and Open Records: State DEQ rebuffs Oklahoma Department of Labor request for information on asbestos work
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 3rd, 2015
The 2015 State of the State Address
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin
February 2nd, 2015
Vigilant in how we treat each other’ – Dr. King’s last hours at ‘The Mountaintop’
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 1st, 2015
COMMENTARY: Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation: Not At Risk
Bill Minick
January 31st, 2015
As 2015 Legislature convenes, OETA to air Governor Mary Fallin’s 2015 ‘State of the State’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 30th, 2015
California judges with traditional values are purged, and consumers could pay more for blinds
Ernest Istook
January 28th, 2015
Bice boosts better beer law
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 27th, 2015
A conversation starter: Are public schools accountable or efficient? If not, what can be done?
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 27th, 2015
“Children of the Civil Rights” documentary reviews stirring stories from city’s transition, 1958-1964
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 26th, 2015
Two Sharp ideas? Shawnee Republican pushes for insurance mandate on DUIs, stronger budgeting
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 26th, 2015
Rep. Cooksey advocates insurance coverage for proton therapies
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 25th, 2015
Proposals from two House Republicans could shake things up
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 25th, 2015
Rep. Morrissette blasts Medical Licensure Board for ‘egregious behavior’ against Tulsa physician
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 21st, 2015
Rep. Shelton proposes to give state attorney general authority to investigate ‘officer-involved’ shootings
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 21st, 2015
Rep. Shane Stone, human rights advocate Carlos Ortiz to lead march against domestic abuse
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 20th, 2015
Insights on global warming, perfume as poison, government debt, and the big con
Ernest Istook
January 20th, 2015
Editor’s Notebook: Holt’s new national leadership post, Morrissette’s push for a “right-to-try”
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 19th, 2015
Martin Luther King, Jr., as someone we could know, at ‘The Mountaintop’
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
January 18th, 2015
Portrayals of Dr. King, his wife and close allies highlight a stirring “Selma”
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
January 18th, 2015
Letters from America: Starting a New Year with confidence
Barack H. Obama
January 17th, 2015
Fallin launches new panel to steer justice reform, Top House Democrat calls for implementation of Justice Reinvestment Initiative
CapitolBeat Staff Report
January 15th, 2015
Group opposing death penalty schedules Capitol press conference, vigil during execution
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 15th, 2015
Mary Fallin delivers second inaugural address
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 12th, 2015
Editor’s Notebook: OCPA choice tours, OCU leads, Ben Carson boosts home educators, Fallin hails ‘diverse schooling’ options
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 12th, 2015
OETA to air Gov. Fallin’s State of the State Address Live
Staff Report
January 12th, 2015
For Kids: Tear Down That Wall
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 10th, 2015
Jeffrey W. Hickman Hickman reelected Speaker of the House
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 7th, 2015
Brian Bingman reelected Senate President Pro Temp, Sen. Bass names Democratic committee members
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 7th, 2015
Speaker Jeffrey Hickman designates state House Committee assignment
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 7th, 2015
House Organizational Day set for Tuesday, January 6
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 5th, 2015
House Minority Leader Scott Inman names Democratic members to committee posts
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 4th, 2015
Energy and Environment: A natural link?
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 2nd, 2015
Insights: Government red tape, Union pension cuts
Ernest Istook
January 2nd, 2015
Sen. Sharp Files Bill Targeting Texting While Driving
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 31st, 2014
Morrissette, Echols to lead Jan. 15 hearing on Medical Licensure board
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 31st, 2014
Senator Jabar Shumate resigns from Legislature
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 31st, 2014
Diverse group of 2014 Human Rights Award winners include LaGrange, Lemon, Hamilton
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 30th, 2014
Everything including the kitchen sink, and the water in it; playing with pot
Ernest Istook
December 29th, 2014
Oklahoma City’s Top 10 Stories – 2014 in review, from The City Sentinel
Patrick B. McGuigan The City Sentinel
December 29th, 2014
Freshman Democratic legislator presses measures he says will support middle class
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 26th, 2014
Fix Public Schools by Not Fixing Them
Greg Forster
December 23rd, 2014
Insights: Justice for New York Woman, Green greed fails, Oil drilling helps consumers
Ernest Istook
December 17th, 2014
Your Vote Counts: Administrative Consolidation, OSSAA, AG/Big Oil Alliance, mascot debated
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 17th, 2014
Senate President Pro Tempore Brian Bingman announces Republican committee assignments
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 17th, 2014
Oklahoma Speaker of the House Jeff Hickman announces committee leadership for 2015
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 15th, 2014
Pam Pollard joins Randy Brogdon, Dave Weston in race for Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 15th, 2014
Pro-life, Pro-Choice Groups agree in pregnancy case
Tom Strode
December 10th, 2014
Inman, Lockhart press for boost in rural fire-fighting grants
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 9th, 2014
Sen. Standridge appointed to attend national meeting
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 8th, 2014
Speaker Hickman appoints top state House leadership
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 8th, 2014
An Editor’s Notebook: Louisiana may strengthen Republicans; Inhofe and Coburn gain high ratings for conservatism
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 4th, 2014