911 Next Generation Bill Moves to Senate
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
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
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

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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
Rose State College announces Data Science & Analytics Degree — prepares students for careers
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 5th, 2023
“Americans and the Holocaust” traveling exhibition coming to OKC
Darla Shelden, Senior Reporter, Community News
January 4th, 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
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 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
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 foes of the death penalty slate press conference asking for clemency for Scott Eizember
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 3rd, 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
‘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
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
Oklahoma State Senator Blake Stephens of Tahlequah renews and emphasizes push for black vulture take limit increase
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 15th, 2022
Sign up period opens for Poultry Farms Regional Conservation Partnership Program — Neighbors Helping Neighbors
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
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
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Announces Oklahoma’s 2022 State Legislators of the Year
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
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
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
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
Death Penalty abolitionists Capitol press conference asking for clemency for death row prisoner Richard Fairchild
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 7th, 2022
Some Heroes Never Disappoint: A tribute to Bill Brewster
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
October 4th, 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
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
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
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
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 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
Two Legislators — Sen. Rosino and Rep. Hill — comment on Board of Education’s actions against Mustang Schools
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 27th, 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
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
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
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
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
Legislators to Hold Interim Study on Adoption, Foster Care
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 29th, 2022
Conley Comments on Obscene Materials in School Libraries
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 28th, 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
Oklahoma City’s Paseo Arts Association Screenprint education training is full!
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 23rd, 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
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
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 State Senate leaders applaud DHS Pinnacle Plan progress
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 5th, 2022
A handful of incumbents lose in generally status quo Oklahoma House primary elections
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
June 30th, 2022
Learn about “Interim Study” Requests and discuss with Lawmakers
Joe Dorman, OICA
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
U.S. Senate Candidate Lahmeyer endorses Republican Attorney General John O’Connor for Election
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 22nd, 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
Humphrey Responds to Democrats’ Call to Repeal Gun Laws
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 10th, 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
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
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
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
Mark Myles Campaign Announcement and Biographical Information
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
A Tremendously Successful Chili Cook-off & Child Advocacy Day
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Commentary: The Theory of Error, and Anthony Fauci
Steve Fair
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
Please Continue Supporting Foster Youth over the Holidays
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
November 2nd, 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
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
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
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
Denied clemency, John Marion Grant is set for execution on October 28
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
October 6th, 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
Film Review: In the end, ‘Just Mercy’ chronicles what we all want
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 29th, 2021
Capital Punishment, the Holy Bible and the U.S. Constitution
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
September 22nd, 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
A special place in highest esteem: Nyla Khan of Oklahoma, Kashmir, and the world
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
August 7th, 2021
With inspirations from Kashmir and Oklahoma, from Viktor Frankl and her family, Nyla Khan creates
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 6th, 2021
kashmir.untold – 9 Kashmiri Women who inspire. Beginning the list with, Nyla Ali Khan
Staff Report, from Women’s Web, Instagram
March 10th, 2020