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
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
Brecheen, Lankford seek answers after experiments on children
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
May 15th, 2023
Oklahoma hospital prevails against Biden Administration
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
May 9th, 2023
ACLU sues to overturn Oklahoma’s ban on child sex-change surgeries
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
May 6th, 2023
A Week of Disappointment from the State Capitol
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
May 1st, 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
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
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
Stillwater State Rep. John Talley’s Bill Aims to help Oklahomans with Chronic Pain Receive Needed Relief
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 4th, 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 Senate Select Committee on Business Retention and Economic Development holds first meeting
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
March 30th, 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 Senate supports Garvin’s paid maternity leave for state employees
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 12th, 2023
Remembrance and Advocacy at the State Capitol
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
March 10th, 2023
Senator Paul Rosino of Oklahoma City wins full Senate approval for biomarker bill
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 6th, 2023
Metro Tech Wellness Center Introducing New Fitness Programs
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 4th, 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
Parents want Pediatricians to address child abuse prevention strategies: New Report
CapitolBeatOK Report via Newswire.com
February 23rd, 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 Senator Warren Hamilton’s bills assigned to Senate committees
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 4th, 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
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
Committee, Leadership Appointments Made for Oklahoma House of Representatives
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 7th, 2023
Prepared for 2023, after looking back at 2022
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
January 2nd, 2023

School Readiness Partnership Receives $36 Million Development Grant in Collaboration with Oklahoma DHS
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 29th, 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
Oklahoma State Senator Cody Rogers of Tulsa pushes to protect parent-child discussions regarding orientation and gender identity
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 13th, 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
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
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
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
Oklahoma’s State Representative Jim Olsen, State Senator Nathan Dahm Promise to Protect Pro-Life Policies
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 14th, 2022
Oklahoma Health Care Authority Releases SoonerSelect Medical and Children’s Specialty Plan Request for Proposals
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 11th, 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 City Landmarks to ‘Light the World in Teal’ for Alzheimer’s Awareness on November 3
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 2nd, 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
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
State advances toward execution of two death row inmates whose mental competency is questioned
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher & Editor, CapitolBeatOK.com
October 13th, 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
Non-Profit Publishes Bible Video Game, Takes Aim at Lowering Teen Suicide Rate
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 2nd, 2022
Targeted workforce initiatives to support and grow Oklahoma’s key industries, legislators say
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 24th, 2022
Oklahoma Legislative Democrats React to ARPA Allocations
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
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
Stark Studies Solutions to Address State Nursing Shortage
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 15th, 2022
Visit to Washington County Provides Insight into Local Child Advocacy Efforts
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
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 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 Supports Religious Liberty of Navy SEALs
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 1st, 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
Senator Warren Hamilton plans to refile bill prohibiting those under 21 from undergoing gender reassignment procedures
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 26th, 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
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
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
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
Attorney General O’Connor Charges Edmond Man with Abuse by Caretaker
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 27th, 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
Pot on the Ballot!
A Fair Analysis, by Steve Fair
July 11th, 2022
TEEM Launches “Fresh Start” Summer Hygiene Drive
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 9th, 2022
 State Budget Breakdown (THIRD)
State Senator Roger Thompson, R-Okemah
July 8th, 2022
Oklahoma State Senate leaders applaud DHS Pinnacle Plan progress
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 5th, 2022
Abortion Divides
A Fair Analysis – by Steve Fair
July 2nd, 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
Oklahoma Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd denounces Supreme Court overturning ‘Roe v. Wade’
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
June 25th, 2022
State Democratic Party’s Alicia Andrews applauds Biden-Harris Administration for new COVID-19 Vaccines
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 22nd, 2022
Attorney General John O’Connor files charges against state attorneys accused of facilitating illegal medical marijuana operations
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 20th, 2022
State Budget Breakdown (FIRST)
State Senator Roger Thompson
June 17th, 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
Prayer Without Action Will Not Protect our Children
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
May 30th, 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
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
Current Abortion Debate Shows Need for JNC Repeal
by Ryan Haynie, Oklahoma Council for Public Affairs
May 13th, 2022
Premature Celebration
A Fair Analysis — by Steve Fair
May 9th, 2022
A Busy State Supreme Court
A Fair Analysis – by Steve Fair
May 3rd, 2022
Oklahoma Senate approves bill creating tax credit for adoption expenses
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 29th, 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
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
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
A Tremendously Successful Chili Cook-off & Child Advocacy Day
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
April 4th, 2022
With Kim David’s guidance, law enforcement support measures pass Oklahoma Senate
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 2nd, 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
Crisis Point!
Opinion by Steve Fair
March 20th, 2022
Senate passes bill creating 100% disabled veteran driver license designation
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 8th, 2022
War Abroad Stokes Children’s Fears at Home
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
March 3rd, 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
Senate Appropriations Chair Roger Thompson comments on Tuesday’s revenue certification
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 24th, 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
Analysis of a Split Decision
Steve Fair
January 23rd, 2022
Oklahoma March for Life slated for Saturday, January 22
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 21st, 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
Time to adjust the sails: A Commentary Steve Fair
Steve Fair
December 18th, 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
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
First Sunday: Advent Aspirations, November 28
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
November 28th, 2021
Energy FC gives Boys & Girls Club a timely assist – and scores a dramatic Thanksgiving goal
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
November 23rd, 2021
Lawmakers Examine Ways to Prevent Accidental Child Deaths
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
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
Please Continue Supporting Foster Youth over the Holidays
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
November 2nd, 2021
Sen. Murdock supports increased biosecurity measures to prevent foreign animal disease outbreak
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
State Senate Education Committee implements Norman Sen. Boren’s study request on support for pregnant students
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 24th, 2021
Taxpayers Pay for Waggish Studies
Commentary: Steve Fair
October 19th, 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
Three Oklahoma tech companies Form partnerships to benefit cattle ranchers
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 12th, 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
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
Interim Study requested by Senator Mary Boren of Norman focused on transportation needs of disabled Oklahomans
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 28th, 2021
Faith and Family Leader James Dobson Endorses U.S. Sen. James Lankford
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 23rd, 2021
Fall Forum to begin work on Children’s Legislative Agenda
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
September 21st, 2021
9/11 at 20 … 5 and 51; Anniversaries of Remembrance and Joy
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
September 16th, 2021
Pandemic Poltics: A Commentary
Steve Fair
September 16th, 2021
Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat opposes president’s vaccine mandate
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 12th, 2021
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signs nine pro-life bills into law
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
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
Abuse of Tribal police alleged in Cherokee Nation
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
September 2nd, 2021
Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs – Message to Vets regarding the situation in Afghanistan
From Joel G. Kintsel, Executive Director
August 27th, 2021
Rep. Cyndi Munson urges Oklahomans to seek help when needed
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
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
Senator Paul Rosino says Adria Berry ‘perfect choice’ at OMMA
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
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
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
‘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
Vaccine: Take it or Leave it!
Steve Fair
August 2nd, 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
Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding holds organizational meeting
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 22nd, 2021
Public Service for Children is neither partisan nor complete: Analysis
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
July 20th, 2021
Oklahoma State Representative John Talley of Stillwater leads group of lawmakers requesting Interim Study on Opioid Prescriptions
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 19th, 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 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
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
Clear the shelter: Free dog and cat adoptions this weekend at overcrowded Oklahoma City Animal Welfare
Staff Report
July 9th, 2021
Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat announces approved interim study requests
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 9th, 2021
Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy schedules ‘Heroes Ball’ on July 30
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
With inspirations from Kashmir and Oklahoma, from Viktor Frankl and her family, Nyla Khan creates
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 6th, 2021
Disability Fund Focus of Interim Study request from Rep. Mickey Dollens
The City Sentinel, Staff Report
July 1st, 2021
Hyde Amendment Under Attack! An Analysis
Steve Fair
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
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
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
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
Mize Musings: Utility Consumer Protections, Rx marijuana, etc.
Patrick B. McGuigan, Special to The Southwest Ledger
June 17th, 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
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
Tribute: Mourning the death of Bob Cullison, a statesman extraordinaire
Former state Sen. Angela Monson, for The City Sentinel
May 29th, 2021
Not-so-random thoughts on Managed Care
Patrick B. McGuigan
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
OCPA applauds Treat’s changes to House Bill 1236
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 22nd, 2021
Insulin and Profiteering: A Commentary
Steve Fair
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
State Rep. Monroe Nichols praises President Biden, encourages Tulsans to get vaccinated
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 11th, 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
‘Save Women’s Sports Act’ advances in Oklahoma
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
April 9th, 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
Kim David, a woman of ‘firsts’
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
Oklahoma Child Advocacy group’s Heroes Ball wins National award for ‘Best Virtual Presentation’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 20th, 2021
School choice: The best criminal justice reform
Greg Forster, OCPAThink.org
March 20th, 2021
Collective Suffering: A Commentary
Steve Fair
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
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
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
Oklahoma City mayor tightens emergency order provisions in Saturday proclamation
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 28th, 2020
In January 2014, Barack Obama said this about Tom Coburn
Patrick B. McGuigan
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
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
ANALYSIS — Like a good neighbor: Stitt seeks sensible collaborations for the public good
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 10th, 2020
State Senate approves health/legal proposals: workplace violence, video monitoring
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 7th, 2020
Commentary: There Is No Free
Steve Fair
March 3rd, 2020
Commentary: Responding to the Census critical for Oklahoma’s Children and Future
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
February 29th, 2020
Oklahoma Senate approved legislation allowing physician-certified nurse anesthetists collaboration
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 22nd, 2020
Oklahoma Senate GOP leaders praise Governor Stitt’s “State of the State” Address
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 5th, 2020
Governor Kevin Stitt delivers 2020 State of the State Address
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 3rd, 2020
COMMENTARY: More school counselors would help diminish adverse childhood experiences
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
January 31st, 2020
Oklahoma Senate and House of Representatives complete bill filing process
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 18th, 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
S.Q. 802: After legal ruling and petition drive, stage is set for Medicaid Expansion vote
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 1st, 2020
Oklahoma Senate President Pro Temp, Appropriations Committee chairman comment on revenue certification
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 28th, 2019
Schools disagree on definition of ‘significant medical condition’
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
December 25th, 2019
Thankful for those who support Foster Children
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
November 25th, 2019
MAPs4 vote set for December 10
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 9th, 2019
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc (Sigma Sigma Omega Chapter) celebrates women’s health
October 29th, 2019
U.S. Senator James Lankford warns Medicaid expansion involves high costs
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
October 21st, 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
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
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
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
Federal government quashes states’ plans to reform Medicaid
Kaitlyn Finley, OCPA Policy Research Fellow
August 20th, 2019
LIFT: A Work in Progress, from Willis Washington
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report (from The City Sentinel)
August 4th, 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
Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat makes key choices for governing boards
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 21st, 2019
New federal rule expands health insurance options
Kaitlyn Finley, OCPA Policy Research Fellow
July 19th, 2019
Who will clean up America’s voter rolls?
Mark Hemingway, Real Clear Investigations
July 15th, 2019
EPIC Charter School Student spotlight: Randel Ludwig
Staff Report (adapted from Epic Charter School Release)
July 9th, 2019
Treasurer McDaniel reports growth in gross receipts despite sales tax decline
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 8th, 2019
Colorado study shows hospitals raise rates with Medicaid expansion
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 8th, 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
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
Ward 7 Council Member Nikki Nice to host forums on June 13, June 25
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 10th, 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
OKIE presents a superSHEro
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 12th, 2019
1889 Institute calls for end to athletic trainer licensing in Oklahoma
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 28th, 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
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
1889 Institute has been busy: Critical reports focus on attorney regs, state job skills, and Medicaid expansion
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 7th, 2019
David Blatt to step down as Oklahoma Policy Institute’s Executive Director
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
March 27th, 2019
Oklahoma Senate Bill 605 is bad policy, no matter where you try it
Kaitlyn Finley, OCPA
March 21st, 2019
Legislative panel advances measure to increase small business owners’ access to association health plans
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 23rd, 2019
Legislative Democrats press united “Brand New State” Agenda
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 17th, 2019
In Ward 6 Oklahoma City Council race: Elect Nathaniel Harding
The City Sentinel Endorsement
February 7th, 2019
Senate Pro Temp Treat and House Speaker McCall applaud Governor Stitt’s State of the State
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 5th, 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
Pace of work intensifies at Oklahoma state Senate, Republican Treat and Democrat Floyd unveil key proposals
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 19th, 2019
Oklahoma State Senator Greg Treat appoints range of officials after election as President Pro Tempore
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 12th, 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
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
COMMENTARY – Children of military families need additional support
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
November 10th, 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
Prices for Glasses far higher in Oklahoma than in neighboring states, RetailData analysis finds
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 21st, 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
In November, Mark Myles aims to defeat appointed Attorney General Mike Hunter
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
October 2nd, 2018
Santa Fe Family Life Center annual gala honoring the Henrys, Everest and Ruffin set for September 20
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 14th, 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
Remembering Michael Schwartz – a prophet and a friend
Patrick B. McGuigan
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
State Rep. Claudia Griffith dies, colleagues honor her legacy and character
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 15th, 2018
The massive marijuana mess – rules, reactions and stormy conditions. But, wait a minute
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 12th, 2018
Bypassing Oklahoma Legislature, voters approve medical marijuana statute. Now, advocates plead for special legislative session
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 5th, 2018
Medical Pot industry wants special session for S.Q. 788 implementation
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 5th, 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
Doc vs. Doc – Two physicians advance sharply opposing views in battle over State Question 788
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 10th, 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
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
State Rep. Kevin Calvey reflects on Oklahoma Health Department scandal
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 18th, 2018
Costello seeks Labor nomination, Pinnell aims at race for lieutenant governor
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 2nd, 2018
COMMENTARY: Citizen Potawatomi Nation of Oklahoma promotes Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Darian Towner, Prevention Specialist, House of Hope
April 12th, 2018
New Trade Organization Working With Business and Medical Communities to Develop Responsible Rules and Regulations for Medical Cannabis
March 20th, 2018
Oklahoma Faith Leaders lend support for adoption protection
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 18th, 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
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
Conservative legislators join former U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn in proposing state budget reforms
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 17th, 2018
House Special Investigation Committee leader reacts to resignation of Health Department CFO
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 2nd, 2018
Oklahomans will vote on medical marijuana on June 26
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
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
COMMENTARY – Government “right-sizing,” voter sentiment and the top state news story of 2017
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 21st, 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
Where were the Watchdogs in the Health Department Crisis?
Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch
December 16th, 2017
Fallin and McCall joust over provider rate cuts and her veto, as spending scrutiny intensifies
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
Oklahoma House Speaker McCall puts Rep. Cockroft in charge of committee to review agency mismanagement
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 21st, 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
Barbara Boxer shares ‘the art of tough’ with Sally’s List candidates and supporters
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
November 12th, 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
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
TSET spending priorities questioned
Jay Chilton, Center for Investigative Journalism
October 21st, 2017
ONIE launches ‘Choose Homemade’ project
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 27th, 2017
Sen. David Holt garners FOP endorsement in Oklahoma City’s mayoral race
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 20th, 2017
Governor Greg Abbott declares a day of prayer in Texas after Hurricane Harvey
Greg Abbott
September 3rd, 2017
Two women enter race for Republican nomination as Oklahoma Commissioner of Labor
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 20th, 2017
Republican responses to tobacco fee/tax spike illustrate party divisions
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 14th, 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
At Oklahoma City event, Kendra Horn launches campaign for Democratic nomination in the Fifth Congressional District
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 14th, 2017
Global Citizen Awards scheduled for September 9 gala in Oklahoma City
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 8th, 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
Group of state leaders call for passage of a budget
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 19th, 2017
OCPA Offers Balanced Budget Plan with a Teacher Pay Raise
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 17th, 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
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
Remembering: When Jesse Jackson opposed abortion, he said life ‘is really a gift from God.’
Patrick B. McGuigan
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
OPINION: Protecting the health of Oklahomans
Sen. Ervin Yen and Rep. Mike Ritze
March 6th, 2017
Oklahoma Kids Belong begins with efforts to increase awareness of adoption crisis
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
February 27th, 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
Chair of Oklahoma Senate Democratic Caucus, Kay Floyd coordinates legislative strategy, critiques majority priorities
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 1st, 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
Oklahoma Speaker Charles McCall designates state House committee assignments
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 19th, 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
Newly-elected Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall designates members to investigate wrongful termination settlement, Rep. Kirby seated
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 4th, 2017
State House of Representatives will hold hearings on five highest-spending agencies
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 3rd, 2017
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
Pullmann Potter: Heartland analyst shapes her arguments for pre-school education choice
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 12th, 2016
Senator Kim David says NPLEx is a powerful tool to prevent illegal sales of meds containing PSE
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 17th, 2016
Sen. Kyle Loveless hosts interim study focused on sexual abuse in schools … continues asset forfeiture reform efforts
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 5th, 2016
Some good news for advocates of medical marijuana: Enough signatures for ballot status ratified
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 1st, 2016
COMMENTARY – One of the Most Critical Issues Facing our State
Cathy Costello, with David Slane
September 26th, 2016
Harvard Republican Club letter to members and alumni: We will not support Donald Trump
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 5th, 2016
Mother Teresa’s speech at the national Prayer Breakfast in 1994
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 5th, 2016
Oklahoma City’s Harding Fine Arts students excel at U.S. Open Karate Tournament
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 31st, 2016
Medical Marijuana initiative clears first of several procedural hurdles for ballot status
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 24th, 2016
Those ‘in the Arena’ – Citizens in a Republic
Joe Dorman
August 23rd, 2016
Advocates of initiative measures for process reform and medical marijuana may fall short
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 21st, 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
U.S. Supreme Court slaps down Texas abortion regulations, Oklahomans respond
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 28th, 2016
Challenging legislative session had its bright spots
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin
June 14th, 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
Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty analyzes grand jury report
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 25th, 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
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
Advertising opportunities for March 2016 edition of The City Sentinel close on Tuesday, February 23
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 19th, 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
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
Pro-Lifers come to Capitol Wednesday (February 3) for annual Rose Day
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 31st, 2016
Opinion: Addressing the heartbreak of addiction
Jeb Bush
January 27th, 2016
Oklahoma Academy recommendations include tax reform, budget transparency and Medicaid Expansion
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 24th, 2016
Gov. Fallin names Andy Lester to State Regents, appoints others, announces FEMA approval
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 31st, 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
1889 Institute analyzes TSET spending patterns
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 22nd, 2015
Oklahoma City firm Jones PR named finalist in National PRWeek awards for advocacy
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 14th, 2015
1889 Institute of Oklahoma proposes to eliminate Certificates of Need (CON), deeming them government-enforced cartels
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 29th, 2015
Oklahoma House of Representatives gathers for special interim meeting
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 2nd, 2015
New Oklahoma state laws take effect
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 31st, 2015
Right-to-Try Law takes effect in Oklahoma
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 31st, 2015
Sen. Jolley touts agreement to relocate Medical Examiner’s office
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
Istook’s Insights: Shutdown not catastrophe, Medicaid money, and ‘there she is’
Ernest Istook
September 22nd, 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
Istook’s Insights: Danger in the ObamaCare ruling, and pressuring workers into unions
Ernest Istook
June 27th, 2015
Oklahoma Critics of the Affordable Care Act decry U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding subsidies
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 25th, 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
COMMENTARY: Free Market wins in 2015 Oklahoma legislative session
John Tidwell
June 17th, 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
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
Oklahoma Democratic leaders blast 2015 Legislature’s final budget, Republican agenda
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 26th, 2015
Working late, to leave early: Oklahoma state budget proposal assailed but may pass soon
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 21st, 2015
Oklahoma treatment court programs honored for outstanding achievements
Darla Shelden
May 15th, 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
COMMENTARY: Gov. Mary Fallin signs two significant pro-family bills into law
Timothy Tardibono
May 3rd, 2015
This Journalist’s Creed: In Love, Meeting Jesus, Along The Way
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 3rd, 2015
Morrissette-Standridge ‘right to try’ measure heads to Governor Fallin
Staff Report
April 14th, 2015
Legislature gives strong bipartisan approval measure intended to reduce incidence of diabetes
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 5th, 2015
“Developmental Disability Awareness Day at the Capitol” held Wednesday
Staff Report
March 25th, 2015
Rep. Murphey presses for legislative pay cut
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 16th, 2015
Istook’s Insights: ObamaCare do-over? And, the impact of cap-and-trade
Ernest Istook
March 7th, 2015
Rep. Morrissette’s ‘right to try’ bill clears Oklahoma House, heads to Senate
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 4th, 2015
WeekendRead: A Government of the People
John Tidwell, Executive Director, Americans For Prosperity Oklahoma
February 28th, 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
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
The 2015 State of the State Address
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin
February 2nd, 2015
Rep. Cooksey advocates insurance coverage for proton therapies
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 25th, 2015
Rep. Morrissette blasts Medical Licensure Board for ‘egregious behavior’ against Tulsa physician
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 21st, 2015
Editor’s Notebook: Holt’s new national leadership post, Morrissette’s push for a “right-to-try”
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 19th, 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
Mary Fallin delivers second inaugural address
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 12th, 2015
House Minority Leader Scott Inman names Democratic members to committee posts
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 4th, 2015
Morrissette, Echols to lead Jan. 15 hearing on Medical Licensure board
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 31st, 2014
Oklahoma City’s Top 10 Stories – 2014 in review, from The City Sentinel
Patrick B. McGuigan The City Sentinel
December 29th, 2014
Everything including the kitchen sink, and the water in it; playing with pot
Ernest Istook
December 29th, 2014
Freshman Democratic legislator presses measures he says will support middle class
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 26th, 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
Pro-life, Pro-Choice Groups agree in pregnancy case
Tom Strode
December 10th, 2014
Human Services promises continued efforts to improve foster home recruitment
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 19th, 2014
Transparency and domestic violence response laws take effect
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 17th, 2014
Hamilton, Human Rights / Social Justice advocate leaving Legislature after 18 Years
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 12th, 2014
COMMENTARY: Taking the Helm
State Rep. David Perryman
November 10th, 2014
Rep. Emily Virgin criticizes state’s failure to acccept federal health care aid
Staff Report
October 24th, 2014
Rep. Dank sets the stage for long-term care deliberations
David Dank
October 21st, 2014
It is what it is: U.S. Judge says IRS ObamaCare rule is “arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion”
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 30th, 2014
Health Commissioner Cline says low nursing home grade does not reflect progress
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 17th, 2014
National group gives Oklahoma nursing homes an “F”
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 15th, 2014
In Town Halls, meetings and interviews, U.S. Senator Tom Coburn begins a long goodbye
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 5th, 2014
Pat McGuigan plans to intensify his focus on state and local journalism
Staff Report
August 1st, 2014
A.G. Scott Pruitt ‘hopes and prays’ a ‘consequential’ ruling hints at ACA’s demise
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 25th, 2014
In Hobby Lobby case, victory for religious liberty cheered in comments from Oklahoma and national leaders
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 30th, 2014
U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Hobby Lobby, OCRJ responds
Staff Report
June 30th, 2014
Rutherford Institute applauds 5-4 Supreme Court ruling protecting right of ‘closely held for-profit corporations’ to avoid contraception mandate
Staff Report
June 30th, 2014
Oklahoma Fifth C.D.: Commissioner Patrice Douglas says she will fight federal overreach in Congress
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 20th, 2014
Oklahoma’s path not taken: Many ways to trim state spending, analysts say
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 11th, 2014
Insurance Commissioner John Doak says ObamaCare exchange costs average $1,095 per enrollee
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 15th, 2014
State House rejects override attempts of bills on whooping cough, veterans’ tax exemption
State House Minority Staff
May 8th, 2014
ObamaCare has a payment problem
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 6th, 2014
Could managed care offset OK’s surge in Medicaid spending for Emergency Room visits?
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 24th, 2014
COMMENTARY: Battle over E-cigarettes in Oklahoma is getting lost in the weeds
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 10th, 2014
Oklahoma City Council Member Pete White hangs back on e-cig ban
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 8th, 2014
Governor Mary Fallin’s State of the State Address
Staff Report
February 3rd, 2014
A million stories in Oklahoma City — including 2013’s top 10
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 3rd, 2014
The Top 10 moments of government waste from 2013
Dustin Hurst
January 3rd, 2014
From the state capitol beat, Oklahoma’s Top 10 public policy stories
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 26th, 2013
COMMENTARY: Insurance markets and Oklahoma, singing state budget blues
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 16th, 2013
Oklahoma State University Regents defend on-campus ban of e-cigarettes
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 9th, 2013
Oklahomans and ObamaCare: Where we’ve been, where we’re going
Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs Analysis
November 22nd, 2013
Oklahoma City Council may consider e-cigarette ban
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 20th, 2013
With only 346 Oklahomans signed up, leaders decry ‘ObamaCare debacle’
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 14th, 2013
Phyllis Schlafly hopes conservatives can stop ObamaCare, Common Core
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 6th, 2013
For Sooner State’s fans of e-cigarettes, good news and bad news
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 29th, 2013
BOGO: From Africa to Anadarko, a story of love and markets
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 11th, 2013
As allies send nuanced messages, will OK Gov. Mary Fallin stick to her guns on Medicaid expansion?
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 25th, 2013
University of Oklahoma won’t cut hours to avoid Obamacare regs, but one small college implements limits
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 18th, 2013
State AFL-CIO leaders agree ACA is “not perfect”
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 16th, 2013
Oklahoma leaders rejoice over another year for Insure Oklahoma
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 6th, 2013
Insure Oklahoma, premium support program, gets one-year extension
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 6th, 2013
Dueling Denunciations: Rainy Day cash, Nursing Home standards
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 20th, 2013
Oklahoma Higher Regents’ pay hike assailed
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 15th, 2013
How to Win by Throwing in the Towel
Dr. G. Keith Smith
July 29th, 2013
COMMENTARY: ObamaCare’s fate? Legal challenges and ultimate reversal
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 26th, 2013
Hobby Lobby secures preliminary injunction against abortion mandate in ‘ObamaCare’
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 19th, 2013
A Bit Confused and Still Missin’ the Hippies
G. Keith Smith, M.D.
July 17th, 2013
Varied reactions to delayed health care mandate: relief, reserve, rejoicing
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 8th, 2013
Critics of ‘ObamaCare’ skeptical of Leavitt Partners’ Medicaid recommendations
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 3rd, 2013
COMMENTARY: Public opinion on Medicaid expansion, the Augean Stables, and a better future
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 28th, 2013
COMMENTARY: Ivory Tower of Nonsense
G. Keith Smith, M.D.
June 26th, 2013
“Flexible federalism” themes likely for OK Gov. Fallin in National Press Club speech
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 25th, 2013
OK Dueling Docs react to HHS Report’s identification of Medicare discrepancies
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 24th, 2013
Conservative critic says ObamaCare not a “CLASS” act
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 24th, 2013
State health care analysts react to investigation saying Medicare provider data ‘inaccurate, incomplete and inconsistent’
Patrick B. McGuigan and Carten Cordell
June 21st, 2013
Rep. David Dank rejects grading on the curve, gives 2013 legislative session a “C-“
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 7th, 2013
State leaders laud their performance at end of 2013 legislative session — and give themselves an “A”
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 3rd, 2013
Senate plan could rescue Insure Oklahoma program for working poor
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 20th, 2013
Senate clears omnibus budget, Gov. Fallin will sign soon
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 15th, 2013
Oklahoma’s dynamic Medicaid discussion includes Florida pilot program
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 10th, 2013
State officials deliberate on ways to preserve Insure Oklahoma
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 10th, 2013
Obama administration denies extension of Insure Oklahoma program for working poor
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 8th, 2013
Gov. Fallin and legislators ponder next steps on state Medicaid program
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 7th, 2013
Americans United for Life to discuss policy, court cases at city event
Staff Report
April 6th, 2013
IN BRIEF: Emergency Room usage by Oklahoma Medicaid recipients
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 4th, 2013
Oklahoma leaders maintain opposition to Medicaid expansion, as homegrown reform founders
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 2nd, 2013
A tale of two states: When it comes to Medicaid sustainability, Illinois and Oklahoma are more alike than not
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 2nd, 2013
COMMENTARY: Medicaid Expansion: Principle, People and Peril
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 6th, 2013
DHS gets final approval for Pinnacle Plan
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 6th, 2013
COMMENTARY: Mike Schwartz, the happy warrior
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 11th, 2013
Reactions to Fallin’s “State of the State” run the gamut
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 6th, 2013
State of the State: Doin’ fine, just OK, or not so good?
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 5th, 2013
Governor Mary Fallin’s 2013 State of the State address
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 4th, 2013
Labor Commissioner Costello, legislative Democrats honor free market surgery center for entrepreneurial excellence
January 25th, 2013
State Auditor Gary Jones hit the ground running – and hasn’t let up
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 24th, 2013
Framing the Picture: Speaker Shannon makes history, as outline of 2013 legislative session emerges
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 11th, 2013
James Lankford’s “no” vote on the “cliff” deal reflects core policy views
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 3rd, 2013
Oklahoma City’s Top 10 stories: Devon makes history, OCU expands, and the Thunder rolls
Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin
December 29th, 2012
Democrats Inman, Dorman disappointed in Fallin’s call; Commissioner Doak supportive
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 20th, 2012
Gov. Fallin: Oklahoma will not join health exchange or Medicaid expansion
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 19th, 2012
Analysis: Hobby Lobby case — Matters of principle or “alleged religious beliefs”?
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 26th, 2012
Facebook fans have their say in final match
Watchdog.org
October 23rd, 2012
DEBATE: Hostility at Hofstra ends in a draw?
Watchdog.org
October 17th, 2012
COMMENTARY: Tobacco harm reduction – no news, or good Snus?
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 10th, 2012
DEBATE: Romney wins in Denver by TKO
Watchdog.org
October 4th, 2012
State leaders seem to agree Obama, Romney have distinctly different views
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 4th, 2012
Visitors from the East bear gifts of Medicaid Reform
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 24th, 2012
COMMENTARY: Can the Legislature do more than one thing at a time?
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 20th, 2012
Back when Jesse was pro-life
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 25th, 2012
History says earth is round, medical costs will rise under Affordable Care Act
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 17th, 2012
Paul Ryan in Oklahoma: Fight for Freedom “begins now”
Paul Ryan
August 13th, 2012
Ryan: OK with Oklahoma Republicans — and some Democrats, too?
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 13th, 2012
Changing Culture and changing spending: DHS begins to implement Pinnacle Plan
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 7th, 2012
Reps. Nelson, Morrissette support final version of Human Services’ “Pinnacle Plan”
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 25th, 2012
DHS “co-Neutrals” approve Pinnacle Plan, $100 million a year spending hike expected
Patrick B McGuigan
July 25th, 2012
Education funding and policy a major focus of 2012 state Senate Interim Studies
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 17th, 2012
Oklahoma delegation unites against President Obama’s health care law
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 11th, 2012
Lankford leads on letter to governors, Saturday rally speakers announced
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 5th, 2012
Tom Coburn joins Republicans in Congress asking nation’s governors, including Oklahoma’s Mary Fallin, not to implement health care exchange
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 3rd, 2012
State Chamber, Oklahoman editorial and federal HHS contend the health exchange is a done deal
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 3rd, 2012
Commentary: John Roberts, the man with two brains
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 3rd, 2012
Insurance Commissioner Doak: More legal challenges of ObamaCare?
David Arnett, TulsaToday
July 2nd, 2012
36 Hours: ObamaCare in Oklahoma
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 30th, 2012
Oklahoma’s progressives, Democrats say it’s “time to move forward” on health care
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 29th, 2012
Ruling by Roberts Court enrages – and re-energizes – Oklahoma Republicans
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 29th, 2012
Free market think tank responds to “ObamaCare” ruling, A.G. Pruitt says new reform is “up to voters”
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 29th, 2012
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin, legislative leaders decry “ObamaCare” ruling
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 28th, 2012
Two Oklahoma City physicians applaud Supreme Court ruling
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 28th, 2012
Attorney General Pruitt, fellow Republicans assail health care ruling, predict new reforms
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 28th, 2012
Oklahoma City University law professor surprised at “Court’s lineup and reasoning”
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 28th, 2012
Oklahoma Health Care Authority analyzes impact of High Court decision
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 28th, 2012
Rep. James Lankford opposes HHS mandate, encourages state and federal action if “ObamaCare” is stricken in whole or in part
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 24th, 2012
Trio of analysts assert: If “ObamaCare” is spiked, states will have options
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 20th, 2012
Pew Center on the States: State-level unfunded pension liability nears $1.4 trillion
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 18th, 2012
Fallin and legislative leaders announce budget accord
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 22nd, 2012
Steele comments on House passage of DHS governance reforms
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 22nd, 2012
State Court slaps down Personhood Initiative
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 1st, 2012
Blatt battles income tax reductions, builds Oklahoma Policy Institute
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 26th, 2012
Snapshots: Personhood foes unite, human trafficking opposed, Chamber cheers intangible protections, Fallin’s powers enhanced
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 25th, 2012
As he seeks a third term, Senator Clark Jolley of Edmond pushing for significant tax cut
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 24th, 2012
Republican Caucus pulls personhood bill from Oklahoma House calendar
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 19th, 2012
DHS “Pinnacle” draft envisions funding increase, more case workers, management reforms — and families willing to provide foster homes
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 30th, 2012
Senate panel approves H.B. 2388, mandatory drug testing for TANF recipients
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 27th, 2012
Speaker Steele said taxes will be cut (this year), more legislative transparency will come (some day) and lobbyists are powerful (every year)
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 15th, 2012
Tulsa’s Sue Tibbs: tough lady, criminal justice reformer, loyal friend
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 15th, 2012
Free market think tank projects billions in potential savings
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 8th, 2012
Organizers of Personhood Ballot Initiative aim for November general election
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 3rd, 2012
Senator Bingman backs Crain’s personhood bill, supports some tax credits, encourages Republican presidential primary voters
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 1st, 2012
Editor’s Notebook: Life, Sheriffs, Supplementals, Independent ballot line
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 29th, 2012
Senator Johnson will address rally to oppose personhood bill, defend “reproductive rights”
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 26th, 2012
Personhood measure, S.B. 1433, clears Oklahoma state Senate
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 16th, 2012
President Pro Temp Bingman details Republican agenda in CapitolBeatOK interview
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 8th, 2012
State of the State Address 2012
Governor Mary Fallin
February 6th, 2012
Insurance mandate controversy roils, U.S. Rep. Lankford joins chorus of critics
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 5th, 2012
Mary Fallin promises tax cuts, workforce development, pro-energy policy, better health outcomes, and a Capitol bond
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 2nd, 2012
Rep. Hamilton follows independent path on insurance policy issues
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 1st, 2012
Editor’s Notebook: Barresi adds pilot program, Bush joins OCPA, Guild runs again in Fifth C.D.
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 1st, 2012
House leaders react to resignation of Howard Hendrick as DHS director
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 24th, 2012
In DHS lawsuit settlement, “co-neutrals” not subject to open records provisions
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 6th, 2012
Leading CapitolBeatOK’s top 10 for 2011: pension reform, economic boom, proposed income tax phase-out
Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin
December 28th, 2011
Economy, weather, anti-discrimination ordinance lead list of 2011’s top Oklahoma City stories
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 26th, 2011
Steele outlines process to allow Oklahoma taxpayers to keep “money that rightfully belongs to them”
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 22nd, 2011
Editor’s Notebook: ObamaCare affirmed while legal jousts continue, state House Ethics panel formed
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 9th, 2011
Editor’s Notebook: Tinker a focal point, ObamaCare unpopular, “race to the top” critics, waiver worries
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 2nd, 2011
Speaker Steele, Rep. Nelson lead drive for DHS reform, call for more involvement from churches and other non-government groups
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 20th, 2011
Fallin announces more appointments
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 18th, 2011
As Fallin and Steele critically scrutinize DHS policies and procedures, two legislators announce their own probe
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 17th, 2011
Editor’s Notebook: McDaniel honored, Guild may run, Collins critiques Costello, sanction scrutinized, OccupyOKC
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 10th, 2011
Dan Boren continues to back abstinence education, Obama administration pegs it “unauthorized”
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 12th, 2011
Oklahoma officials applaud ruling on federal health care law’s individual mandate
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 12th, 2011
Kansas joins Oklahoma to opt out of “innovator” federal exchange grant
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 10th, 2011
First impact of U.S. default would be on state’s health care authority, federal employees
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 20th, 2011
Texas joins Missouri, Oklahoma and Georgia in historic health care compact
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 18th, 2011
Oklahoma’s primary care physician shortage provokes contrasting analysis
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 15th, 2011
Missouri becomes third health care compact state, joining Oklahoma and Georgia
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 15th, 2011
The Eyes of the Beholders: Is Oklahoma a rich state, or a poor state?
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 28th, 2011
Commentary: FCC report details fall of state, local news but offers wrong solution
Jason Stverak
June 27th, 2011
Pruitt chooses prosecutor to lead medicaid fraud control unit
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 24th, 2011
Fallin’s first choices: Conservative Republicans, for the most part
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 17th, 2011
Fallin’s first choices: One-fourth are re-appointments
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 16th, 2011
Editor’s notebook: Rainy Day Fund boost, Brad Carson’s prospects, Mike Fogarty’s raise
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 15th, 2011
Republican governors craft historic attempt to improve Medicaid delivery
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 13th, 2011
Governors to Congress: For Medicaid reform, repeal “ObamaCare”
Patrick B McGuigan
June 13th, 2011
Analysis: Oklahoma ranked twelfth in freedom among the 50 states
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 8th, 2011
Texas Democrat applauds Oklahoma for passing health care compact law
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 3rd, 2011
Fallin names GRDA board member, May and April appointments sketched
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 26th, 2011
Gnawing the bone: Analyzing Oklahoma’s 2012 budget
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 21st, 2011
Speaker Kris Steele hails “breadth of accomplishments” in 2011 session
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 20th, 2011
Governor Mary Fallin, touting health care compact as method to meet citizens’ needs, signs S.B. 722
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 19th, 2011
Legislature ponders Planned Parenthood defunding, abortion rights advocates tout “Choice Now and Always”
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 13th, 2011
Health care compact heads to Governor Fallin
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 11th, 2011
Legislative leaders and Governor Fallin announce budget outline
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 10th, 2011
Health Care Authority on exchange: “all grant activities have ceased”
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 4th, 2011
Health care compact passes Oklahoma House, moves back to Senate
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 28th, 2011
‘SHOPP’ fee measure clears Senate, heads to House as national group announces opposition
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 26th, 2011
Ending her first 100 days, Governor Mary Fallin signs two pro-life bills
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 21st, 2011
Terrill, small band of Republicans fail “Kern-servative” test
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 20th, 2011
Dr. Ritze opposes “new exchange proposal;” House Democrats chide Governor Fallin for “flip-flop”
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 15th, 2011
Upon further reflection, Oklahoma leaders reject federal money for health exchange, state to build insurance information network
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 14th, 2011
Speaker Steele announces standing conference committees
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 13th, 2011
State Insurance Department wins $51 million claim against insolvent HMO
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 8th, 2011
Train Wreck, or hopeful prelude? Exchanges, compacts, Medicare, Medicaid — sidebars, or key to the future?
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 6th, 2011
Dr. Ritze praises improvement at Medical Examiner’s office, Rep. Grau praises new chief
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 31st, 2011
Senator Bingman says health care exchange (H.B. 2130) won’t be heard
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 31st, 2011
Steele expresses confidence state-based plan will emerge from exchange debate
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 31st, 2011
Health insurance compact options emerge in Oklahoma Legislature
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 31st, 2011
Government has no place in journalism
Jason Stverak
March 30th, 2011
Governor Fallin describes push to “fast track” bills, including H.B. 2130
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 28th, 2011
Fallin’s statement on first anniversary of “ObamaCare”
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 23rd, 2011
Fallin endorses health care exchange measure, House Bill 2130
By Patrick B. McGuigan
March 22nd, 2011
Senate Chamber to host anti-bullying rally
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 22nd, 2011
Former Rep. Proctor supports long-term care advocates on statewide R.V. tour
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 22nd, 2011
The week (or two) that was: House Republicans highlight agenda steps
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 18th, 2011
Insurance Commissioner supports health care compact
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 17th, 2011
House approves ‘Pain-Capable Unborn Child Bill’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 9th, 2011
Lawmakers approve Kern’s long-term care act
Legislative Staff Release
March 8th, 2011
Pro-life strength a Capitol reality in Oklahoma
By Patrick B. McGuigan
February 28th, 2011
Fallin announces Oklahoma will accept insurance exchange grant
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 25th, 2011
Dank’s property tax measures advance, other senior citizen concerns addressed by Reps. Dorman, Peters
By Patrick B. McGuigan
February 23rd, 2011
Bill would allow lawmakers to opt out of state benefits
Legislative Staff Release
February 17th, 2011
Oklahoma! Shape your future!
By Billie Rodely
February 14th, 2011
Oklahoma Policy Institute looks at health insurance exchanges
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 10th, 2011
Governor Mary Fallin’s executive budget “not a work of fiction?” Time will tell
by Patrick B. McGuigan
February 9th, 2011
Governor Mary Fallin gives State of the State address
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 7th, 2011
CapitolBeatOK announces new affiliation with the Franklin Center
February 3rd, 2011
Governor Fallin’s Statement on Florida Judge’s Health Care Ruling
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 31st, 2011
Pruitt hails Florida decision, commends Florida A.G.
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 31st, 2011
Attorney General Pruitt files federal lawsuit against Health Care Act
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 21st, 2011
Bingman and colleagues press for budget cuts, Rice cautions: “don’t go too far”
By Patrick B. McGuigan
January 21st, 2011
Doak cheers as Lankford, Boren join U.S. House majority seeking repeal of ‘ObamaCare’
By Patrick B. McGuigan
January 20th, 2011
Health care debate reintensifies in competing state Capitol press conferences
By Patrick B. McGuigan
January 19th, 2011
Vet Board pulls rules, seeks fresh start in disputes over animal husbandry
By Patrick B. McGuigan
January 19th, 2011
Ritze seeks nullification of ObamaCare
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 19th, 2011
Jolley: Oklahoma ‘not alone’ in focus on Medicaid issues
By Stacy Martin and Patrick B. McGuigan
January 19th, 2011
Oklahoma’s Medicaid program gets high marks in ‘PERM’ study
Stacy Martin and Patrick B. McGuigan
January 15th, 2011
Senator Rice jabs at Republican rhetoric, agenda items; Barresi aide defended
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 13th, 2011
Shelton’s office to serve as marrow registry site
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 12th, 2011
Governor Fallin’s Inaugural Food Drive a Success
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 12th, 2011
Kris Steele elected speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 4th, 2011
President Pro Tem Bingman anticipates large spending cuts
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 4th, 2011
Pro-Tem Designate Bingman announces committees, organizational meeting Tuesday
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 3rd, 2011
Henry finishes second term with high marks despite unpopular decisions
Wesley Burt, SoonerPoll
January 3rd, 2011
Medical volunteer law takes effect Jan. 1
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 31st, 2010
OFRG to cease operations, Peter Rudy moves to Oklahoma Watchdog
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 30th, 2010
AFP-Oklahoma lists 2011 policy goals
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 30th, 2010
OK Policy’s David Blatt: For hard times, delay tax rate cut, consider other steps
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 28th, 2010
Speaker-elect announces House Committee Assignments
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 23rd, 2010
Since 2004, Insure Oklahoma has grown to helping 32,000 uninsured state residents
Stacy Martin
December 18th, 2010
Rep. Cox: Contraband ‘tip of the iceberg’
Legislative Staff Release
December 16th, 2010
Legislators applaud decision slamming ‘ObamaCare’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 15th, 2010
Dr. Mike Ritze praises ‘ObamaCare’ ruling
Legislative Staff Release
December 13th, 2010
Attorney General-elect Pruitt praises Virginia ruling
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 13th, 2010
Governor-elect Mary Fallin praises judicial ruling on federal health care bill
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 13th, 2010
Virginia judge slaps down individual mandate in ‘ObamaCare’
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 13th, 2010
Ritze appointed as vice chair to Appropriations Subcommittee
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 13th, 2010
OK Policy projects continued budget crunch, scrutinizes tax cuts, credits
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 7th, 2010
Fallin supports income tax cuts, spending reductions, ‘Oklahoma Spirit’
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 4th, 2010
Speaker-elect announces House Committee leadership
Legislative Staff Release
November 30th, 2010
Saxum poll: Oklahomans proud they are ‘reddest of the red’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 23rd, 2010
Commissioner Kim Holland schedules health care sessions
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 10th, 2010
Newberry applauds approval of ObamaCare opt-out law
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 8th, 2010
Ritze commends voters for opting out
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 4th, 2010
Pruitt gains endorsement from leader of fight against ‘ObamaCare’
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 26th, 2010
Dorman leads interim study on electronic medical network
Legislative Staff Release
October 15th, 2010
Hospital Association members assail State Question 744, pledge opposition
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 5th, 2010
Sarah ‘Mama Grizzly’ Palin can see November – and says she likes the view
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 16th, 2010
Lawmakers examine children of incarcerated parents
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 15th, 2010
When special education isn’t: The Alan Edmondson story
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 14th, 2010
Church-affiliated senior meals program meets Glenpool’s needs
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 10th, 2010
Holland says challenge to save taxpayers, employees millions
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 10th, 2010
Incumbent Rep. Al McAffrey confident in House District 88 race
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 7th, 2010
S.Q. 756: Voters will have health care ‘opt out’ amendment in November
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 3rd, 2010
Dorman presses interim study of generators for assisted living facilities
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 30th, 2010
Lindsey’s Law takes effect, interim hearing August 31
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 27th, 2010
Kim Holland’s challenge sinks health claim tax hike
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 24th, 2010
Holland leads chorus of praise for court’s ruling against health care tax
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 24th, 2010
Rep. Ryan Kiesel’s ‘progressive’ memo decries Oklahoma legislative trends
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 8th, 2010
Parties continue clash over ‘ObamaCare’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 29th, 2010
Commissioner Kim Holland opposed insurance claims levy in early stages
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 27th, 2010
Healthcare claims levy: Countdown to controversy
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 22nd, 2010
ObamaCare, initiative care, and half a million: A tale of two Drews
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 21st, 2010
Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland asks court to stop new new health plan levy
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 21st, 2010
Health fee furor: Brogdon spoke up, Alelson speaks out, Holland acts
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 21st, 2010
After judge’s temporary injunction, Rep. Billy defends ultrasound mandate
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 19th, 2010
Minds at work: Pinnell jabs ‘Organizing for America,’ Odom looks at November
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 16th, 2010
Thompson, watchdog group assail Edmondson’s S.Q. 756 ballot text
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 12th, 2010
Senate interim studies announced
Legislative Staff Release
July 1st, 2010
Dorman to hold three interim studies on health care
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 28th, 2010
Video: Tom Cole predicts ‘good Republican year,’ discusses the electorate’s mood
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 23rd, 2010
From ‘between the two Rivers’ to Oklahoma, Johnny Roy seeks 5th C.D. post
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 22nd, 2010
Speaker Benge, Commissioner Holland critique insurance reform veto
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 18th, 2010
State Chamber says Governor Henry’s vetoes hurt job growth
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 17th, 2010
Tom Guild’s low budget campaign: ‘People are sick of big money’
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 16th, 2010
Coffee ‘frustrated’ that M.E. fallout impedes reform
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 15th, 2010
Yes and no: Gov. Henry issues 22 vetoes, closes book on 2010 session
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 11th, 2010
State Capitol walkers support Food Bank, boost anti-hunger cause
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 6th, 2010
Gov. Henry vetoes bills cited in probe of legislative misconduct
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 6th, 2010
Seven pro-life bills enacted, insurance measure vetoed
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 31st, 2010
‘Considering everything,’ Speaker Benge gives an ‘A’ grade
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 30th, 2010
Legislature will pursue lawsuit challenging ‘ObamaCare’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 28th, 2010
Streamlined health insurance for government workers heads to governor
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 27th, 2010
Senate continues to fight health care law
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 26th, 2010
Following House, Senate overrides abortion reporting veto
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 25th, 2010
Oklahoma voters will decide on health care opt out
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 25th, 2010
Attempt to override abortion reporting veto likely
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 24th, 2010
House overrides veto of abortion reporting
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 24th, 2010
In fits and starts, challenging budget is fashioned
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 22nd, 2010
Senior nutrition programs get funded in budget deal
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 20th, 2010
House overrides governor’s veto of ‘ObamaCare’ challenge
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 18th, 2010
Rep. Key makes case for constitutional block on ‘ObamaCare’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 18th, 2010
Ritze plans to override veto of opt-out and challenge to ‘ObamaCare’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 17th, 2010
Gov. Henry vetoes health care lawsuit bill
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 14th, 2010
McAffrey opposes cuts to Medicaid, handicapped programs
Legislative Staff Release
May 12th, 2010
Benge reluctant to tackle immigration issues anew
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 7th, 2010
Challenge to federal health care bill gains Senate approval
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 4th, 2010
Legislature overrides governor’s pro-life vetoes
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 27th, 2010
House overrides Henry vetoes of pro-life bills
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 26th, 2010
Governor Henry vetoes two pro-life bills
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 23rd, 2010
Coffee chides Edmondson, touts progress after session’s 12th week
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 23rd, 2010
Pro-life leaders promise override attempts after governor’s veto
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 23rd, 2010
Benge, Coffee to Drew: Goin’ fishin’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 20th, 2010
Resolution honors nurse rescuer killed in the bombing’s aftermath
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 19th, 2010
Senate forwards five pro-life bills
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 19th, 2010
Drew to Legislature: ‘Fish or cut bait’
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 16th, 2010
Republicans intensify criticism of Edmondson’s action
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 14th, 2010
Pruitt officially enters race to replace Edmondson
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 14th, 2010
Ritze says OHCA ignores facts about new health care law
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 12th, 2010
Five more pro-life bills could pass this session
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 12th, 2010
Ban on human egg sales quietly spiked in Senate Committee
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 12th, 2010
Edmondson declines to join health care lawsuits, criticism follows
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 9th, 2010
Candidate Kevin Calvey leads group suing to stop ‘ObamaCare’
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 9th, 2010
House committee advances call for state A.G. to challenge federal law
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 7th, 2010
Governor Henry signs pro-life bills from Sens. Lamb, Jolley, Sykes
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 5th, 2010
Waiting on Drew: Fight continues over health care constitutionality
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 4th, 2010
Many Oklahoma Democrats speak up for new health care law
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 30th, 2010
House passes three pro-life bills
Legislative Staff Release
March 30th, 2010
Tom Guild announces campaign for Fifth District congressional seat
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 27th, 2010
Coffee says staff furloughs and ‘buy outs’ possible after session ends
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 27th, 2010
Three pro-life measures get to House floor
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 23rd, 2010
Democratic state chairman lauds federal health insurance bill
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 23rd, 2010
Uninsured Oklahomans ponder lawsuit, city attorney discloses
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 23rd, 2010
Senate approves Ritz-Brogdon healthcare choice act
Legislative Staff Release
March 23rd, 2010
Oklahoma legal firestorm in response to federal health care law
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 22nd, 2010
Legislators call for litigation; Edmondson is ‘reviewing’ new law
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 22nd, 2010
Bills on health care streamlining ‘in progress;’ Pittman critical
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 17th, 2010
Special needs scholarship bill clears House
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 4th, 2010
Fallin stresses conservative views in press room visit
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 1st, 2010
McAffrey co-authors health insurance measure
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 27th, 2010
Coffee praises colleagues for backing state exemption from ‘ObamaCare’
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 25th, 2010
Coffee reflects on challenging past week, looks ahead
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 25th, 2010
Pro-Life Media Coalition members gather to meet legislators
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 25th, 2010
Freedom of Choice in Health Care – clears House Rules
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 10th, 2010
Workers compensation reform might include sale of CompSource
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 7th, 2010
Benge says Ritze health choice bill will be pulled
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 3rd, 2010
Despite ‘spike’ concerns, Ritze ‘optimistic’ for health choice bill
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 2nd, 2010
Bipartisan legislative push begins for special-needs scholarship
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 19th, 2010
Edmondson boosts efforts to change health bill in conference committee
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 14th, 2010
Birth Choice benefits from ‘birthday party’ for Pam Pollard, Rep. Fallin
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 10th, 2010
Edmondson may challenge ‘Cornhusker Kickback’
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 5th, 2010
Three Mikes, Kiesel and Coffee brew Oklahoma’s health care debate
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 4th, 2010
Nelson, lawmakers examine individual health insurance tax relief
Legislative Staff Release
December 14th, 2009
Lawmakers, health groups plan blitz to reduce tobacco use
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 15th, 2009
Doctor-Lawmakers warn against federal health reform plan
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 1st, 2009