Stephanie Bice Co-Authors Funding Extension That Secures America’s Border
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 19th, 2023
Oklahoma State Senators Pederson and Dossett hold interim study on industrial hemp production
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 19th, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat Appoints Sen. Dewayne Pemberton as Retirement and Insurance Chairman
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 14th, 2023
Norman legislators respond to relocation of Griffin Memorial Hospital and Children’s Recovery Center to Oklahoma City
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 14th, 2023
Governor Kevin Stitt endorses Brian Bingman for Oklahoma Corporation Commission
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 17th, 2023
Not all heroes wear costumes, but many did at the OICA Heroes Ball
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
August 4th, 2023
Micheal Bergstrom of Adair (Oklahoma) joins the ranks of human freedom defenders — requesting legislation to educate students on kidnapping and trafficking
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher & Editor, CapitolBeatOK.com
July 29th, 2023
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Selects Leader Munson for the Oklahoma’s Promise Protector Distinguished Service Award
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 29th, 2023
ADA Anniversary — ‘People With Disabilities Deserve to Be Seen, Heard, Known and Understood’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 27th, 2023
Update: MAPs4 parks meeting set for new Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report, with a brief history by Patrick b. McGuigan
July 27th, 2023
Oklahoma City Senator Kay Floyd attends White House ‘Convening on Childcare’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 22nd, 2023
Eliminating the Stigma of Mental Illness: Congressman Adam Smith Opens Up in Candid New Memoir
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 18th, 2023
State Representative, Meloydye Blancett, who guided a process of interim studies and consensus-building, applauds Oklahoma Governor Stitt’s Efforts
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 14th, 2023
New Poll: School Choice Support Soars from 2020 — Americans of all parties and backgrounds support school choice
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 12th, 2023
Center-Right faith, family, women’s, small business and others praise the Republican Study Committee’s sustainable alternative Federal Budget
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
July 9th, 2023
Oklahoma State Senator Tom Woods of Westville sworn in, begins service in Air National Guard
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 30th, 2023
One in Four Voters say Oklahoma Education providing a good return on investment
Brandon Dutcher, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
June 29th, 2023
Oklahoma State Senator Warren Hamilton responds to closure of Talihina Veterans Home
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 29th, 2023
Red Cedar Water Conservation Bill Signed into Law
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 15th, 2023
Representatives Josh Brecheen and Eric Burlison Introduce The Stop Government Overreach in Ranching Act
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 15th, 2023
What is the Oklahoma Supreme Court doing?
Ryan Haynie, OCPAThink.org
June 12th, 2023
New Law Protects Professional Licenses
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 12th, 2023
Stitt, Lawmakers Deserve Families’ Thanks
Jonathan Small, OCPAThink.org
June 12th, 2023
Bullard-Humphrey Bill signed to crack down on illegal foreign ownership of Oklahoma land
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 9th, 2023
Representative Tammy West of Oklahoma City Celebrates Caring for Caregivers Act Becoming Law
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 9th, 2023
Bill could mandate pursuit of Biden Federal School Grants
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
June 7th, 2023
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Signs bill expanding ‘biomarker testing’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 7th, 2023
Oklahoma Coalition Against the Death Penalty (OK-CADP) sets press conference pressing for clemency for death row prisoner Jemaine Cannon
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 5th, 2023
‘Come to the Table Like Adults’ — Lankford calls for ‘hard conversation’ about ‘skyrocketing $31.4 trillion debt’
U.S. Senator James Lankford, R-Oklahoma
June 3rd, 2023
Remembering Four Tulsans Killed in Mass Shooting at St. Francis Hospital Last Year
Oklahoma State Representative Melissa Provenzano, D-Tulsa
June 2nd, 2023
On the Oklahoma Supreme Court abortion ruling: A Commentary
Oklahoma State Senator David Bullard
June 1st, 2023
Speaker of the House Charles McCall comments on Oklahoma state Supreme Court ruling on Abortion
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 31st, 2023
Budget Agreements for Both Oklahoma and the United States
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
May 31st, 2023
Mexico opens new consulate in Oklahoma City
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 26th, 2023
With Cushing refinery announcement, Oklahoma Showcases Commitment to All of the Above Energy Approach
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 26th, 2023
The Annual Reception for Oklahoma’s Kid Governor® Program Has Been Rescheduled to October 3, 2023
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 24th, 2023
Happy Graduation to Students and Lawmakers Alike
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
May 22nd, 2023
Oklahoma Governor Stitt signs Rep. McBride’s ‘Inspired to Teach Scholarship Program’ changes into law
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 20th, 2023
In late maneuver, Oklahoma Legislature calls Concurrent Special Session
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 20th, 2023
ARPA Funds to Benefit Ronald McDonald House, Bethany Children’s Center: State Representative Tammy West of Oklahoma City
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 19th, 2023
Bullard-Humphrey Bill to stop illegal purchases of Oklahoma land heads to Governor
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 19th, 2023
Sallisaw police officers recognized in Oklahoma State Senate for heroism and preventing tragedy
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 18th, 2023
State Senator Shane Jett honors service of Hmong Special Guerilla Unit veterans and encourages Oklahomans to do the same
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 18th, 2023
Education Policy Dominates in the Final Days of the 2023 Session
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
May 16th, 2023
Oklahoma City’s Rep. Roberts: Election Protection Measure Sent to Governor Stitt
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 16th, 2023
Brecheen, Lankford seek answers after experiments on children
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
May 15th, 2023
New Report shows continued state population growth
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
May 12th, 2023
Oklahoma Speaker of the House Charles McCall Comments on Passage of lower chamber’s Approach to school choice
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 7th, 2023
ACLU sues to overturn Oklahoma’s ban on child sex-change surgeries
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
May 6th, 2023
Glossip Case Update, as of May 1
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 5th, 2023
Tulsa Rep. Schreiber’s ‘Common Sense’ Child Care Access For Oklahoma Families Signed into Law by Governor Kevin Stitt
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 4th, 2023
Access to Hazard Mitigation Fund Expanded After Bill Signing
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 3rd, 2023
Gamesmanship — Commentary
A Fair Analysis — By Steve Fair
May 1st, 2023
A Week of Disappointment from the State Capitol
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
May 1st, 2023
‘Kasey Alert’ law by State Senator Rogers of Tulsa pending on Governor Stitt’s desk
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 29th, 2023
Oklahoma Senate Advances Bernardo-Mills Law (protecting emergency workers) to House
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 27th, 2023
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signs Tulsa State Representative Melissa Provenzano’s H.B.1441 into law
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 26th, 2023
In Case You Missed It: HOUSE BILL 1792 — Some Analysis From the Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, to CapitolBeatOK.com.
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 22nd, 2023
U.S. Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma Pauses Senate for 168 Seconds to Remember the Victims of the Oklahoma City Bombing.
By James Lankford — From his Senate website
April 22nd, 2023
Remembering Tragedy While Celebrating a Milestone
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
April 17th, 2023
Oklahoma New Motor Vehicle Commission Legislation Passes House
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 13th, 2023
Kid Governor® Mila O’Brien Visits Capitol as an Advocate for Children
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
April 10th, 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
Cooperation Better Than Conflict
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
April 3rd, 2023
Oklahoma House Censures state Representative Dean Davis of Broken Arrow
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
March 31st, 2023
Oklahoma Senate Select Committee on Business Retention and Economic Development holds first meeting
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
March 30th, 2023
State Senate approves Julia Kirt’s bill to ‘ensure transparent state Capitol and governor’s mansion maintenance projects’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 30th, 2023
Oklahoma Senate approves Greg Burns’ measure to restore state park status of Hugo Lake Park
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 24th, 2023
Raising Awareness for Children’s Insurance
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
March 24th, 2023
911 Next Generation Bill Moves to Senate
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 21st, 2023
Oklahoma Corporation Commission Lacks Credibility to Advise Legislature, Anthony Says
Submitted by Bob Anthony
March 21st, 2023
Representative Forrest Bennett of Oklahoma City earns Chairmanship at National Insurance Legislator chairmanship
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 17th, 2023
Oklahoma House Approves Neil Hays’ Legislation to Protect First and Second Responders
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 17th, 2023
Edmond Senator Adam Pugh’s education reforms pass Upper Chamber of Oklahoma Legislature
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 15th, 2023
Efforts to prevent union coercion advances
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
March 14th, 2023
Oklahoma State Senate approves ‘Cowboy’ Stephens’ measure to allow velvet buck season
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 12th, 2023
Oklahoma Senate supports Garvin’s paid maternity leave for state employees
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 12th, 2023
Oklahoma Senate approves State Senator George Burns’ legislation to ensure precinct accuracy
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 10th, 2023
Remembrance and Advocacy at the State Capitol
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
March 10th, 2023
Oklahoma State Representative Jim Grego Named Conservation Legislator of the Year
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 7th, 2023
Senator Paul Rosino of Oklahoma City wins full Senate approval for biomarker bill
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 6th, 2023
Oklahoma Senate approves bill modifying Oklahoma’s Promise for CareerTech students
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 3rd, 2023
Miller passes pair of bills on Elder Care Through Committees
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 2nd, 2023
Meals for Students Necessary for Academic Achievement: Commentary
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
March 2nd, 2023

Senate approves bill to ‘lock the clock’ on Daylight Saving Time
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 1st, 2023
Oklahoma State Senate Committee votes to streamline charter school process
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
February 28th, 2023
Red Cedar Water Conservation Bill Passes Subcommittee
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 28th, 2023
Senator Warren Hamilton’s bill to organize books into age-appropriate categories clears Senate Education Committee
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 22nd, 2023
Bill passes honoring life and service of nation’s first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 22nd, 2023
Children & Families Deserve Access to High Quality Legal Representation
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
February 18th, 2023
Oklahoma Representative Marcus McEntire, Senator Roger Thompson Applaud Nursing Home Improvements
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 18th, 2023
Oklahoma State Representative Steve Bashore advances Vehicle Excise Tax Savings Bill in Committee
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 15th, 2023
Pae to Represent Oklahoma in International Leadership Exchange Program
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 15th, 2023
Black History Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol This Monday
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 11th, 2023
Congresswoman Stephanie Bice hosts Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson as her guest at the president’s State of the Union address
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 7th, 2023
Oklahoma State Senator Warren Hamilton’s bills assigned to Senate committees
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 4th, 2023
Oklahoma State Senator Rob Standridge files bill defining community standards for material made accessible to minors
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 3rd, 2023
Bullard plan would phase out and replace federal funding and control over K-12 education
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 2nd, 2023
Congressman Josh Brecheen Votes to Declare Pandemic Over and End the Unconstitutional Vaccine Mandate on Healthcare Workers
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 31st, 2023
Tulsa Congressman Kevin Hern votes to end the pandemic, end vaccine mandate on healthcare workers
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 31st, 2023
Unity, not group hug — A Fair Analysis
Steve Fair
January 30th, 2023
Learn the Lessons of Effective Advocacy at the State Capitol
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
January 30th, 2023
Oklahoma State Senate completes bill filing for 2023 session
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 23rd, 2023
Oklahoma House of Representatives News: Bill Filing completed for 2023 Session
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 21st, 2023
Senator Cody Rogers of Tulsa files measure to amend Parents’ Bill of Rights
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 20th, 2023
Oklahoma State Representative Dean Davis Files “Andy’s Law” after Young Victim of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 20th, 2023
Oklahoma 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
Converge, Not Diverge – A Fair Analysis
Steve Fair
January 15th, 2023
Gentner Drummond announces new leadership team for Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 13th, 2023
Oklahoma Senators disagree over foreign troops training in Oklahoma
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 13th, 2023
Oklahoma’s State Historic Preservation Office receives grant to continue survey of All-Black Towns
Community News, Darla Shelden, Senior Reporter
January 11th, 2023
Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women Launches Anti-Human Trafficking Series and Not Me Educational Initiative
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 10th, 2023
Know When to Win — A Fair Analysis
Steve Fair
January 10th, 2023
Legislative Learning Lab Set for Beginning of February
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
January 10th, 2023
Stephanie Bice of Oklahoma City, Kevin Hern of Tulsa, applaud election of Kevin McCarthy as U.S. House Speaker
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 9th, 2023
Josh Brecheen of Oklahoma supports McCarthy for Speaker – after major process reforms secured in Republican ranks
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 9th, 2023
Oklahoma Public Schools have billions in reserve
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
January 7th, 2023
Committee, Leadership Appointments Made for Oklahoma House of Representatives
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 7th, 2023
As Speaker turmoil continues, Tulsa’s Kevin Hern designates leader for RSC Budget and Spending Task Force
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 6th, 2023
Oklahoma State Representative Rick West’s proposal would keep County Sheriffs informed on Federal Raids, Arrests
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 5th, 2023
Senator Kay Floyd of Oklahoma City begins new term as Democratic Leader
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 5th, 2023
Tulsa Congressman Kevin Hern retains Joe Wilson of South Carolina as leader for Republican Study Committee National Security Task Force
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 5th, 2023
Sen. Dahm files flurry of bills: education accountability, roadway safety, teacher First Amendment rights
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 4th, 2023
State Legislators meet for Organizational Day. Treat and McCall reelected
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 4th, 2023
High Noon — Oklahoma State Senate and House to hold required Organizational Day on Tuesday, January 3
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 2nd, 2023
Prepared for 2023, after looking back at 2022
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
January 2nd, 2023
Oklahoma legislator seeks ‘more fair system’ for high school sports playoffs
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 26th, 2022
Oklahoma State Senator Nathan Dahm files Nativity Protection Act
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 24th, 2022
A Fair Analysis – Predetermined Findings!
Steve Fair
December 24th, 2022
A Report and a Tip-of-the-Hat: Gary Ridley praised for understanding ‘all aspects’ of transportation policy – local, state, federal
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
December 23rd, 2022
Oklahoma State Senator Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow files Defend the Guard Act
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 17th, 2022
Senator John Haste of Broken Arrow appointed to Oklahoma Commission on Opioid Abuse
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 17th, 2022
Pro-Tem Hilbert Comments on Clemency Denial for Eizember
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 13th, 2022
Oklahoma House Page Program Opens Applications
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 13th, 2022
Oklahoma State Senator Cody Rogers of Tulsa pushes to protect parent-child discussions regarding orientation and gender identity
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 13th, 2022
Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (OK-CADP) responds to denial of clemency for death row prisoner Scott Eizember
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 7th, 2022
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
Oklahoma Senate Pro Tempore Greg Treat Announces GOP Leadership Team
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 3rd, 2022
Oklahoma foes of the death penalty slate press conference asking for clemency for Scott Eizember
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 3rd, 2022
Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat Announces GOP Committee Leadership, Committee Assignments
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 2nd, 2022
Representative Jim Olsen files bill prohibiting gender transition procedures for young people
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 2nd, 2022
‘A Question of Respect’ — Must Read for Finding Political Civility
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
November 29th, 2022
Public Schools Are Missing This: ‘Libraries that inspire kids’ to love liberty and our country, and learn classical economics
Connor Boyack, Libertas Institute
November 26th, 2022
Senate Pro Tempore Greg Treat Comments on Swearing in Ceremony for new Senators
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 22nd, 2022
Oklahoma State Senator Jessica Garvin named a Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellow
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 20th, 2022
Oklahoma State Senator Warren Hamilton questions legality of self-induced abortions in Oklahoma
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 20th, 2022
State Representative Humphrey Asks Ethics Panel to probe Potential Misuse of Public Funds by Joy Hofmeister’s agency
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 18th, 2022
Legislative Deadlines you need to know
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
November 18th, 2022
Attorneys ask Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals to Stay Tomorrow’s Execution of Richard Fairchild on grounds of competence
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 16th, 2022
Ninety-four members of the Oklahoma House take oaths of office
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 16th, 2022
Oklahoma State Senator Blake Stephens of Tahlequah renews and emphasizes push for black vulture take limit increase
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 15th, 2022
New Oklahoma Senate cycle begins with Wednesday oaths of office, Treat’s re-election as Pro Tempore
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 15th, 2022
Oklahoma’s State Representative Jim Olsen, State Senator Nathan Dahm Promise to Protect Pro-Life Policies
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 14th, 2022
Oklahoma Health Care Authority Releases SoonerSelect Medical and Children’s Specialty Plan Request for Proposals
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 11th, 2022
Report: Teacher unions prioritize politics over work issues
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
November 10th, 2022
Richard Glossip’s Attorney Responds to Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals Decision
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 10th, 2022

Elections Are Over, Let the Healing Begin
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
November 8th, 2022
Oklahoma State Senator Warren Hamilton proposes changes to state question approval process
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 5th, 2022
State Representative Jason Lowe Accepts OBA’s Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher Diversity Award
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 5th, 2022
Governor Kevin Stitt Orders Second Reprieve in Richard Glossip Case
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 3rd, 2022
Oklahoma Senator Roger Thompson is among those praising Checotah Intermediate School and principal for receiving national honors
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 2nd, 2022
Lawton’s State Representative Rande Worthen Explores Organized Retail Theft in Interim Study
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 28th, 2022
Oklahoma State Senator Tom Dugger issues statement on the passing of friend and mentor, former Sen. Jim Halligan
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 27th, 2022
Award Winners Named, Kid Governor® Program Underway
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Child Advocacy Institute
October 25th, 2022
Oklahoma State Senate Review
Senator Roland Pederson
October 25th, 2022
Oklahoma A.G. John O’Connor Joins 19 State Coalition Investigating Banks Over UN Influence, Attacks on Fossil Fuel Companies and impact on Jobs
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 22nd, 2022
Senate Health and Human Services chair assures Oklahomans COVID shots not mandatory for school
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 22nd, 2022
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Announces Oklahoma’s 2022 State Legislators of the Year
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 21st, 2022
Oklahoma State Senator Julia Kirt to hold interim study on ‘laws for ethics and accountability
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 21st, 2022
Humphrey to Study Funding, Data Collection from State Question 781
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 20th, 2022
Successful Fall Forum Sets the Stage for 2023 Legislature
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
October 17th, 2022
Senator David Bullard of Durant comments on canceling interim study on abstract and title system
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 12th, 2022
Good Intentions, Unintended Consequences — Opinion
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
October 11th, 2022
Clean Up Oklahoma Plays Dirty
A Fair Analysis — by Steve Fair
October 11th, 2022
Lawton legislators Daniel Pae and John Michael Montgomery win national leadership honor
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 10th, 2022
Oklahoma activists mark World Day Against the Death Penalty
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 10th, 2022
Enacting most of the ARPA bills, Governor Kevin Stitt nixes three
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher & Editor, CapitolBeatOK.com
October 7th, 2022
Death Penalty abolitionists Capitol press conference asking for clemency for death row prisoner Richard Fairchild
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 7th, 2022
Freedom Oklahoma executive director denounces Senate Bill ‘eliminating access to gender-affirming medical care for Oklahoma minors’
CapitolBeat Staff Report
October 5th, 2022
Stitt’s signature puts into state law preventing ‘gender transition’ services for minors at OU Children’s Hospital
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 5th, 2022
Some Heroes Never Disappoint: A tribute to Bill Brewster
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
October 4th, 2022
Legislature to address child care issues in special session
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 29th, 2022
Targeted workforce initiatives to support and grow Oklahoma’s key industries, legislators say
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 24th, 2022
Oklahoma Legislative Democrats React to ARPA Allocations
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 22nd, 2022
Glossip Lawyers File Second Petition to Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals — Asserting Evidence of Justin Sneed’s Efforts to Recant was Withheld from Richard Glossip’s Attorneys
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 22nd, 2022
Legislature will reconvene Special Session for ARPA issues in late September
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
September 21st, 2022
State Representative Justin Humphrey of Lane to Discuss New Glossip case Evidence
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 21st, 2022
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
Tulsa’s Congressman Kevin Hern earns “Guardian of Small Business” award from NFIB
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 18th, 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
Whistle Pigs!
A Fair Analysis — by Steve Fair
September 12th, 2022
State Senator Paul Rosino of Oklahoma City named family physicians’ Legislator of the Year
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 9th, 2022
Oklahoma’s Gross Receipts packed with record highs, Treasurer Randy McDaniel reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 9th, 2022
Oklahoma Appleseed will work with state Representative Toni Hasenbeck of Elgin for Interim Study on issues flowing from Domestic Violence
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 7th, 2022
Oklahoma Representative Justin Humphrey to Consider Legislation to Support State’s Ranchers
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 5th, 2022
ARPA Provides Help for Those Behind on Mortgages
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
September 3rd, 2022
Senator Julia Kirt of Oklahoma City seeks public input on state taxes through September forums
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 1st, 2022
VET Tv is showcasing and streaming the American Legion’s 103rd National Convention
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 30th, 2022
“Nattering Nabobs of Negativity … ”
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Insitute for Child Advocacy
August 29th, 2022
Big Rock Candy Mountain!
A Fair Analysis — by Steve Fair
August 28th, 2022
Two Legislators — Sen. Rosino and Rep. Hill — comment on Board of Education’s actions against Mustang Schools
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 27th, 2022
Senator Warren Hamilton plans to refile bill prohibiting those under 21 from undergoing gender reassignment procedures
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 26th, 2022
Governor Kevin Stitt Orders 60-Day Stay of Execution in Richard Glossip Case
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 16th, 2022
Overplayed Hand!
A Fair Analysis — by Steve Fair
August 15th, 2022
Glossip Files for Clemency in case that Has drawn support from Republican Lawmakers pushing for hearing based on new evidence of innocence
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 12th, 2022
Newly Discovered Evidence: Handwritten note from confessed murderer Justin Sneed indicates intention to recant testimony against Richard Glossip
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 11th, 2022
State Attorney General John O’Connor replies to legislators, and opposes request for evidentiary hearing in the Glossip case
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
August 10th, 2022
Roger Lee Ramsey’s sworn information identifies Justin Sneed as the person who decided to murder an Oklahoma City Inn-keeper in 1997
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
August 9th, 2022
The Reed Smith Report on the Glossip case: A brief summary and review
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
August 9th, 2022
Sixty-one Oklahoma Legislators support evidentiary hearing for Richard Glossip, ask for A.G. O’Connor to support the proceeding
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
August 8th, 2022
News9/News on 6 Survey Finds Support for School Choice
Brandon Dutcher, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
August 6th, 2022
Oil & Gas Revenues Skyrocketed in July, Oklahoma Treasurer Randy McDaniel reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 4th, 2022
Oklahoma House Interim Studies commence after Speaker McCall approves all 82 requests
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 2nd, 2022
Oklahoma Senate Interim Studies begin with Pro Temp Greg Treat’s approval
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 2nd, 2022
In the Center Ring!
A Fair Analysis, by Steve Fair
August 1st, 2022
Libertarian Party to Receive Top Position on November General Election Ballot — Followed by Republicans, Democrats
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 1st, 2022
Legislators to Hold Interim Study on Adoption, Foster Care
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 29th, 2022
Supreme Court of the United States Summary 2021-22: Oklahoma Wins Multiple Cases on Key Issues
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 29th, 2022
“Now is the time to fight”: U.S. Representative Kevin Hern argues against CHIPS, BBB
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 28th, 2022
Conley Comments on Obscene Materials in School Libraries
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 28th, 2022
Oklahoma Youth Legislative Experience Great for Students, and the Teacher
Joe Dorman, OICA
July 26th, 2022
A House Divided
A Fair Analysis, by Steve Fair
July 26th, 2022
State Representative Jim Grego of Wilburton Receives Cattlemen’s Appreciation Award
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 25th, 2022
State Chamber Research Foundation Urges “Supply Side Revival”
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 25th, 2022
Biden Administration Backs off attacks on charter schools
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
July 22nd, 2022
OK-CADP to host July 19 press conference asking for mercy and clemency for death row prisoner James Coddington, who is scheduled to be executed on August 25
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 18th, 2022
A Guide to OCPA’s Legislative Scorecard
Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
July 14th, 2022
J. Kevin Stitt, Office of the Governor, State of Oklahoma
Executive Department, Executive Order 2022-14
July 13th, 2022
Annual OK-CADP Awards Dinner will feature Evangelical activist Shane Claiborne
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 13th, 2022
Representative Justin Humphrey Asks State A.G. to Sue Biden Admin over Border Invasion
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 12th, 2022
Pot on the Ballot!
A Fair Analysis, by Steve Fair
July 11th, 2022
State Senate Budget Breakdown (FOURTH)
Senator Roger Thompson, R-Okemah
July 11th, 2022
Your Vote Makes a Difference, Especially in Run-off Elections
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
July 9th, 2022
OCPA President Jonathan Small files Bar Association complaint against State. Representative Anthony Moore
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 8th, 2022
 State Budget Breakdown (THIRD)
State Senator Roger Thompson, R-Okemah
July 8th, 2022
Opinion: We respectfully disagree with Court decision to set execution date for Richard Glossip
Don Knight, Attorney
July 7th, 2022
Oklahoma Treasurer Randy McDaniel says Oil & Gas collections reach all-time high
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 6th, 2022
Republican legislator says recently-surfaced evidence proves Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip is innocent
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
July 6th, 2022
Oklahoma State Senate leaders applaud DHS Pinnacle Plan progress
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 5th, 2022
Abortion Divides
A Fair Analysis – by Steve Fair
July 2nd, 2022
A handful of incumbents lose in generally status quo Oklahoma House primary elections
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
June 30th, 2022
Oklahoma Speaker Charles McCall praises High Court for reversal of ‘Roe v. Wade’
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
June 28th, 2022
Senate Pro Temp Greg Treat issues statement after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
June 28th, 2022
Learn about “Interim Study” Requests and discuss with Lawmakers
Joe Dorman, OICA
June 25th, 2022
Oklahoma Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd denounces Supreme Court overturning ‘Roe v. Wade’
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
June 25th, 2022
Tulsa FirePAC Endorses Re-Election of Senator James Lankford, citing longtime support for First Responders
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 23rd, 2022
State Democratic Party’s Alicia Andrews applauds Biden-Harris Administration for new COVID-19 Vaccines
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 22nd, 2022
U.S. Senate Candidate Lahmeyer endorses Republican Attorney General John O’Connor for Election
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 22nd, 2022
Why I support the America COMPETES Act
Mick Cornett, Letter to The Editor of CapitolBeatOK
June 21st, 2022
State Budget Breakdown (SECOND)
State Senator Roger Thompson, R-Okemah
June 17th, 2022
State Budget Breakdown (FIRST)
State Senator Roger Thompson
June 17th, 2022
Provenzano Amendment to ‘Temporarily Lower Gas Prices’ Fails
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 16th, 2022
Speaker McCall, Rep. Echols claim tax relief measures can advance during special session as House sends inflation relief to Senate
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 16th, 2022
Oklahoma State Capitol Press Conference to Reveal Results of Independent Glossip Investigation
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report (compiled by Pat McGuigan)
June 15th, 2022
OICA names four “Children’s Legislators of the Year” – and lauds three retiring Lawmakers for Career Achievements
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 13th, 2022
Americans for Prosperity Oklahoma Endorses Candidates for State Legislature
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 11th, 2022
Association of Oklahoma General Contractors endorse Dustin Reid in state House District 21
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 11th, 2022
Humphrey Responds to Democrats’ Call to Repeal Gun Laws
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 10th, 2022
Senator Roger Thompson to file legislation restoring powers to Tourism Commission
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 9th, 2022
Dr. Grellner Selected to Serve on State Board of Health
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 8th, 2022
How Did Your Lawmaker Score on Children’s Issues?
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
June 7th, 2022
Oklahoma Speaker Charles McCall comments on D-Day
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 6th, 2022
Bon Appétit!
A Fair Analysis — by Steve Fair
June 5th, 2022
New law bases Oklahoma’s Promise income limits on family size
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 4th, 2022
Oklahoma Judge Sets Hearing Date in U.S. Senate Race Injunction Case
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 2nd, 2022
Josh Brecheen Receives Endorsement of former NASA Director and former Congressman Jim Bridenstine for Congressional Run
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 2nd, 2022
School Safety a Priority for Dr. Grellner
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 28th, 2022
Heritage Action supports Stitt on vetoes and special session
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 28th, 2022
Governor Kevin Stitt Signs Two Delivery Reform Bills
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 27th, 2022
Catholic Archbishop Paul S. Coakley praises Oklahoma Legislature and Governor Kevin Stitt after the Signing of HB 4327
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, CapitolBeatOK.com
May 26th, 2022
U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Randy Grellner Signs Taxpayer Protection Pledge
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 24th, 2022
After Governor Stitt’s signature, Howard-Stinson law enshrines the right for health care power of attorney
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 21st, 2022
Oklahoma House Republicans ask state Attorney General and Governor to help recover baby formula sent to Southern Border
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 18th, 2022
Student mental health bill signed into law
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 17th, 2022
New law ensures firefighters can provide emergency medical transport in limited situations
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 17th, 2022
The Decline of Institutions
A Fair Analysis, by Steve Fair
May 16th, 2022
Provenzano Recognized as Education Advocate, OEA Outstanding Legislator
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 14th, 2022
Matt Pinnell touts ‘Look at Oklahoma CareerTech’ series 
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 14th, 2022
Current Abortion Debate Shows Need for JNC Repeal
by Ryan Haynie, Oklahoma Council for Public Affairs
May 13th, 2022
Authors of Oklahoma’s ‘Imagination Library celebrate program’s statewide expansion by reading to one of Oklahoma’s newest members
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 13th, 2022
Sen. Matthews invites public to traveling Smithsonian exhibit in Boley; grand opening this Saturday
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 12th, 2022
U.S. Rep. Stephanie Bice Introduces Bill to Rename Seminole Post Office after Army Sgt. Bret D. Isenhower
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 9th, 2022
Premature Celebration
A Fair Analysis — by Steve Fair
May 9th, 2022
Oklahoma Youth Legislative Experience set to Educate 4-H, FFA Students
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
May 7th, 2022
Public invited to Hispanic Cultural Day at Oklahoma State Capitol on May 10
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 6th, 2022
State Senator Zack Taylor releases statement following Seminole tornado
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 5th, 2022
House Democrats Call for Veto Override of Senate Bill 1695
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 4th, 2022
A Busy State Supreme Court
A Fair Analysis – by Steve Fair
May 3rd, 2022
Governor Kevin Stitt Signs the Humphrey-Weaver 911 Dispatcher Training Bill into Law
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 3rd, 2022
Oklahoma Senate approves bill creating tax credit for adoption expenses
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 29th, 2022
“No accountability, no remorse”: Hern Blasts Biden’s Economy, advocates for Arkansas River Funding
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 28th, 2022
Oklahoma Representatives Provenzano and Stanley secure legislative approval for diagnostic mammogram insurance mandate 
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 27th, 2022
Pittman Recognizes April as National Minority Health Month
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 27th, 2022
A Final Chance to Advocate to Lawmakers
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
April 25th, 2022
Actions Have Consequences
A Fair Analysis, by Steve Fair
April 25th, 2022
Candidate Filing Begins Campaign Season
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
April 21st, 2022
Senator Michael Brooks of Oklahoma City selected as one of nation’s outstanding rising leaders
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 20th, 2022
State Attorney General John O’Connor’s office responds to Jett’s multi-county grand jury request
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 11th, 2022
Moira McCabe plans to seek Republican nomination for governor of Oklahoma
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 11th, 2022
Letter: Oklahoma Senator Shane Jett of Shawnee wants state A.G. to investigate sexual assaults in Shawnee Schools
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 8th, 2022
Senators Zack Taylor and James Leewright announce they will not seek re-election
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 7th, 2022
Economic Growth accelerates in March, Oklahoma Treasurer Randy McDaniel reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 6th, 2022
Economics 101
A Fair Analysis — Steve Fair
April 4th, 2022
A Tremendously Successful Chili Cook-off & Child Advocacy Day
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
April 4th, 2022
Legislation named for fallen Tulsa police officer Sgt. Craig Johnson becomes law
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 4th, 2022
Bipartisan Licensure Legislation Passes House, Moves to Senate
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 2nd, 2022
With Kim David’s guidance, law enforcement support measures pass Oklahoma Senate
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 2nd, 2022
Sen. Standridge’s bill would require extensive studies on turnpike before bonds can be issued
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 30th, 2022
House Passes Tulsa Reconciliation Education Scholarship Expansion
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 25th, 2022
Oklahoma Senate approves measures to affirm biological sex and its impact on women’s sports and ‘vital records’ measure
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 25th, 2022
What Legislation Do You Have on Your Bracket?
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
March 23rd, 2022
Bill to Exempt Veterans from Taxes on Retirement Benefits Passes House
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 21st, 2022
Crisis Point!
Opinion by Steve Fair
March 20th, 2022
Oklahoma State Budget Break Down
Analysis: Sen. Roger Thompson, Senate Appropriations Chair
March 18th, 2022
Senate approves John Michael Montgomery’s push for tax incentives for “Hydrogen Hub”
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 17th, 2022
Bill aiming to “Modernize Posting of Legal Notices” Passes Oklahoma House in unanimous vote
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 16th, 2022
A Man of Vision
Commentary Jonathan Small, OCPA
March 15th, 2022
Give Them A Break
A Commentary Steve Fair
March 13th, 2022
Oklahoma Senate approves Senator Pugh’s ‘Learn Everywhere Act’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 12th, 2022
Senate Energy chairman supports prohibition on Russian oil/gas purchases
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 9th, 2022
Ukrainian War Clouds Economic Future, Oklahoma Treasurer McDaniel says in most recent Gross Receipts Report
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 9th, 2022
Senate passes bill creating 100% disabled veteran driver license designation
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 8th, 2022
‘Fines and Fees’ Reform clears Oklahoma State Senate
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
March 8th, 2022
War Abroad Stokes Children’s Fears at Home
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
March 3rd, 2022
Oklahoma Legislature forms Irish Caucus, names co-chairs
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 3rd, 2022
Sen. Kay Floyd invites Oklahomans to celebrate Women’s History Month
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 3rd, 2022
Black History Month Is Full of Reflection and Promise
Commentary State Representative Monroe Nichols, D-Tulsa
February 28th, 2022
Oklahoma Senate approves resolution proclaiming support for Ukraine
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 28th, 2022
OK-LEAD Shares Leadership & Education with Youth
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
February 26th, 2022
Oklahoma Legislative Mental Health Caucus announces leadership and priorities
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 25th, 2022
Senators Hicks and Kirt — Democratic members of Senate Finance Committee — comment on State Board of Equalization meeting
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 25th, 2022
Senate Appropriations Chair Roger Thompson comments on Tuesday’s revenue certification
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 24th, 2022
Ukraine Explained (A Fair Analysis)
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 21st, 2022
State Rep. Kevin McDugle to Hold Press Conference Discussing Glossip Case
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 21st, 2022
House Honors Sanctity of Life with Rose Day
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 16th, 2022
Governor Kevin Stitt’s State of the State Address
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 15th, 2022
Governor Stitt Delivers 2022 State of the State Address 
Speech Summary Adapted from Governor’s office summary — CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 12th, 2022
With “State of the State”, the 2022 Session of the Oklahoma Legislature begins at fast pace
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
February 12th, 2022
New Year Sees Gross Receipts Swell, Treasurer Randy McDaniel reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 9th, 2022
Senator Kay Floyd’s Bill would identify ARPA, Infrastructure Invest and Jobs Act projects with WPA-like signage
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 3rd, 2022
U.S. Representative Stephanie Bice Announces Congressional Art Competition for Oklahoma’s Fifth District
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 3rd, 2022
Governor Kevin Stitt pledges “Never Again” on Holocaust Remembrance Day — Oklahoma adopts IHRA working definition of Antisemitism
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 2nd, 2022
Sen. Pederson files bill to improve ag tax exemption renewal process
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 27th, 2022
Anti-death penalty group to hold “Don’t Kill For Me” protest of the scheduled execution of death row prisoner Donald Anthony Grant, described by death penalty critics as ‘mentally ill’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 26th, 2022
Analysis of a Split Decision
Steve Fair
January 23rd, 2022
House Completes Bill Filing for 2022 Session
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 22nd, 2022
Oklahoma March for Life slated for Saturday, January 22
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 21st, 2022
Rep. Ajay Pittman Receives Council of State Governments 20 Under 40 Leadership Award
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 19th, 2022
Holiday Season helps smash Oklahoma Gross Receipts, reports Treasurer Randy McDaniel
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 15th, 2022
Senator Warren Hamilton of McCurtain named “Senator of the Year” for Second Amendment support
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 10th, 2022
Physical Activity an important part of child wellbeing
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
December 27th, 2021
Time to adjust the sails: A Commentary Steve Fair
Steve Fair
December 18th, 2021
Oklahoma Gross Receipts jumped as holiday season began, Treasurer McDaniel Reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 16th, 2021
Care Providers Oklahoma Praises Gov. Stitt, A.G. O’Connor for Opposing Federal Vaccine Mandate on Health Care Workers
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 14th, 2021
Opponents of Capital Punishment schedule vigil to protest Thursday morning’s scheduled execution of Bigler Stouffer
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 8th, 2021
Time to Right a Wrong: Commentary
Steve Fair
December 7th, 2021
Governor Kevin Stitt, Attorney General John O’Connor cheer nationwide injunction on Biden vax mandate
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
December 2nd, 2021
Senate leader encouraged by Oklahoma’s court win against Biden vaccine mandates
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 2nd, 2021
Governor Kevin Stitt declares Oklahoma is ‘open for business’ as unemployment rate drops to nation’s third-lowest
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 19th, 2021
Oklahoma Republican state legislators support clemency for Julius Jones, and Catholic Archbishop advocates ‘a culture of life’
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
November 11th, 2021
Lawmakers Examine Ways to Prevent Accidental Child Deaths
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
November 8th, 2021
Share The Pot! A Commentary
Steve Fair
November 8th, 2021
Pro Tem Treat names Senate Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, Daniels and Taylor to co-chair
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 7th, 2021
Two national conservative leaders contend: ‘Rather than serve justice, District Attorney Prater is weaponizing the justice system’
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
November 5th, 2021
Oklahoma Economy Expands as Energy Prices Surge, Treasurer McDaniel reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 4th, 2021
Women in Aviation and Aerospace Day at Will Rogers Airport Friday – Aviation Pioneer Wally Funk to keynote
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 3rd, 2021
Please Continue Supporting Foster Youth over the Holidays
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
November 2nd, 2021
Commentary: Inflation is a form of Taxation
Steve Fair
November 1st, 2021
Oklahoma Coalition Against the Death Penalty (OK-CADP) and anti-execution attorney comment on the death of John Marion Grant
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 31st, 2021
State Senator Jo Anna Dossett of Tulsa studies priorities for teacher certification scholarships
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 30th, 2021
Sen. Murdock supports increased biosecurity measures to prevent foreign animal disease outbreak
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 29th, 2021
New peace officers ready to enter workforce after Metro Tech graduation
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 29th, 2021
Oklahoma State Rep. Sean Roberts of Hominy Comments on Biden Push to Vaccinate Children Against COVID-19
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 28th, 2021
The Lessons of “Ted Lasso” and Fall Forum
Joe Dorman, OICA
October 28th, 2021
American Conservative Union and Faith and Freedom Coalition support commutation for Julius Jones
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
October 27th, 2021
Oklahoma Senate President Pro Temp Greg Treat announces appointments to state-tribal relations committee
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 27th, 2021
Oklahoma State Senator Blake Stephens of Tahlequah leads ‘locking the clock’ study of Daylight Savings Time
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 24th, 2021
State Senate Education Committee implements Norman Sen. Boren’s study request on support for pregnant students
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 24th, 2021
A Quaker and a Conservative agree with: “Dr. Phil” and each other on this much: Richard Glossip should not be on Oklahoma’s death row
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
October 23rd, 2021
State Representative Kevin McDugle of Broken Arrow to host ‘watch parties’ for Dr. Phil segment on Glossip case
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 20th, 2021
Taxpayers Pay for Waggish Studies
Commentary: Steve Fair
October 19th, 2021
Senators Chuck Hall of Perry and Julia Kirt of Oklahoma City guide study of film and media arts programs for K-12 students
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 17th, 2021
The Future Begins at Fall Forum this week — Scholarships Available for Youth Organizations
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
October 17th, 2021
Treat says Oklahoma Senate Republicans support fight against Biden vaccine mandate
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 17th, 2021
Oklahoma Representative Rhonda Baker of Yukon studies teacher shortage
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 14th, 2021
Senator George Young guides Interim Study on better support for minority- and female-owned businesses
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 10th, 2021
Accepting Refugees a matter of life and death
Joe Dorman
October 8th, 2021
State Senator Kay Floyd of Oklahoma City studies the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation’s response to sexual assaults
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 8th, 2021
Oklahoma’s Gross Receipts hit record high, Treasurer Randy McDaniel reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 6th, 2021
Senators participate in leadership program for select southern state government officials
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 5th, 2021
Facing October 28 execution date, John Marion Grant is scheduled for Tuesday (Oct. 5) clemency hearing
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK.com
October 4th, 2021
General Milley’s Conceit – News Analysis
Steve Fair
October 4th, 2021
Oklahoma State Senator Julie Daniels, Senate colleagues request Oklahoma State School Boards Association denounce letter from the National School Boards Association
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 1st, 2021
Film Review: In the end, ‘Just Mercy’ chronicles what we all want
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 29th, 2021
Interim Study requested by Senator Mary Boren of Norman focused on transportation needs of disabled Oklahomans
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 28th, 2021
Civics Education Focus of Oklahoma State Representative Daniel Pae’s House Interim Study
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 27th, 2021
Reclassification Council’s recommendations will increase Oklahoma’s prison population, national and state analysts believe
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 27th, 2021
Oklahoma City Representative Ajay Pittman’s study focuses on barriers to reentry
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 25th, 2021
Opinion: The Ball Bounces!
Steve Fair
September 21st, 2021
Fall Forum to begin work on Children’s Legislative Agenda
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
September 21st, 2021
Oklahoma State Senator Darrell Weaver of Moore reappointed as commissioner for national law enforcement group
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 18th, 2021
COMMENTARY: Make A Difference!
Steve Fair
April 2nd, 2020
Senate Democrats ask Gov. Stitt for ‘stronger statewide action’
Oklahoma State Senator Kay Floyd, Minority Leader.
March 29th, 2020
A Tribute Song: Admiring Oklahoma’s ‘Dr. Tom’ – and honoring his legacy
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 29th, 2020
COMMENTARY — Overreaching politicians and shared sacrifice
Trent England, OCPA Executive Vice President
March 27th, 2020
Reminder from Election Board Secretary: Party affiliation change deadline approaches
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 24th, 2020
State Sen. Stephanie Bice, Republican candidate for Fifth District Congressional seat, comments on national Emergency Declaration
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 15th, 2020
Commentary: H.J.R. 1027 increases odds by 18.2 times!
Steve Fair
March 15th, 2020
State Senate approves health/legal proposals: workplace violence, video monitoring
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 7th, 2020
Slide resumes for Oklahoma Gross Receipts, Treasurer McDaniel reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 5th, 2020
Stephanie Bice advances in NRCC ‘Young Guns’ program
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 29th, 2020
Commentary: Responding to the Census critical for Oklahoma’s Children and Future
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
February 29th, 2020
Universal Occupational Licensing Recognition Act advances to Oklahoma Senate Floor
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 29th, 2020
Mediate This: Essentials for new Indian Gaming Compacts
The City Sentinel Editorial
February 23rd, 2020
Democrats must not ban Oklahoma’s ability to produce clean-burning Natural Gas
State Sen. Stephanie Bice
February 23rd, 2020
COMMENTARY: Oklahoma Death Penalty repeal bill merits fair hearing and vote on Tuesday
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
February 23rd, 2020
Oklahoma Senate approved legislation allowing physician-certified nurse anesthetists collaboration
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 22nd, 2020
Oklahoma Senate Committee passes state question proposal to modernize State Constitution
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 22nd, 2020
Catholic Conference of Oklahoma issues statement on re-institution of Lethal Injection
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 16th, 2020
Mike Bloomberg is in it to win it – Presidential campaign opens well-staffed Oklahoma office
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
February 8th, 2020
Treasurer McDaniel says “Use Taxes bring bright spot to otherwise flat Gross Receipts”
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 8th, 2020
State Sen. George Young files legislation to appropriate funds for Clara Luper Civil Rights Center
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 8th, 2020
Oklahoma Senate GOP leaders praise Governor Stitt’s “State of the State” Address
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 5th, 2020
Oklahoma Senate Update: Saving for a Rainy Day, Redistricting ruling, Purchasing Reforms – and honoring a hero
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 5th, 2020
Governor Kevin Stitt delivers 2020 State of the State Address
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 3rd, 2020
COMMENTARY: More school counselors would help diminish adverse childhood experiences
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
January 31st, 2020
Film Review: In the end, ‘Just Mercy’ chronicles what all people want
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 30th, 2020
Reformer Stephanie Bice, a multi-issue conservative, seeks Republican nomination in Oklahoma’s Fifth Congressional District
Patrick B. McGuigan, Editor and Publisher, The City Sentinel
January 28th, 2020
Kevin Stitt stands up for all Oklahomans, including the smaller tribes
The City Sentinel Editorial
January 27th, 2020
Treasurer McDaniel says 2019 gross receipts report show shrinking economy
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 10th, 2020
From June 2019: After nine months, University of Oklahoma has not answered open records request
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel/CapitolBeatOK and Stacy Martin, Independent Journalist
January 3rd, 2020
The ‘Black Hole’ for Open Records at the University of Oklahoma
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel and CapitolBeatOK and Stacy Martin, Independent Journalist
January 3rd, 2020
More of CapitolBeatOK’s Top Stories for 2019 – A ‘black hole’ at OU, James Lankford’s performance, Non-Compact developments in Indian Country, Medicaid Expansion, and Horn’s vote to Impeach
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK
January 2nd, 2020
S.Q. 802: After legal ruling and petition drive, stage is set for Medicaid Expansion vote
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 1st, 2020
ANALYSIS — CapitolBeatOK’s top five stories for 2019: Compact quarrel, Death Penalty and Criminal Justice, state revenues tighten, state Senate delivers, Journalism declines
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK
December 31st, 2019
Oklahoma Senate President Pro Temp, Appropriations Committee chairman comment on revenue certification
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 28th, 2019
Who governs Oklahoma’s public school structure?
Greg Forster
December 28th, 2019
2020 OKC Martin Luther King Holiday Events Planned
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
December 25th, 2019
Schools disagree on definition of ‘significant medical condition’
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
December 25th, 2019
Commentary: Governor Stitt, the Oklahoma Tribes and the Outside Vendors
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, The City Sentinel
December 24th, 2019
Oklahoma State Senate Leaders announce bipartisan effort to encourage Census participation
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 19th, 2019
Senate Pro Temp Greg Treat names Ellington, Prince to important criminal justice posts
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 14th, 2019
Oklahoma’s November Gross Receipts Drop, state Treasurer Randy McDaniel reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 9th, 2019
COMMENTARY– Checking it Twice: David Prater is sometimes Naughty, Not Nice
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
December 7th, 2019
Commentary: Don’t sign the redistricting petition
Steve Fair
November 25th, 2019
For Rational, Fair, Legal and Honest New Tribal Compacts
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
November 25th, 2019
Legislative Update: Rep. Miller studies reinstatement of drivers’ licenses, Sen. Dahm promotes tax credits for safety, Rural schools honor Sen. Pemberton
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 17th, 2019
1889 Institute makes the case for ending new car dealership licensing
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 17th, 2019
UCO to screen “The Last Defense” Nov. 15 exploring Julius Jones’ death row case
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
November 10th, 2019
McDaniel reports: Oklahoma’s October Gross Receipts show slow growth
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 9th, 2019
527 Oklahomans to walk free on Monday after historic commutation move by Governor Kevin Stitt and Pardon & Parole Board
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
November 3rd, 2019
Arbitrate This: Something Strange, and Something Good, while hoping for a “win-win”
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 29th, 2019
Equity and Fair Play at Center of Comanche challenge to Chickasaw land grab
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, The City Sentinel
October 28th, 2019
On November 1, pre-registration open to citizens at age 17.5
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 27th, 2019
U.S. Senator James Lankford warns Medicaid expansion involves high costs
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
October 21st, 2019
Senate President Pro Temp Greg Treat names Rick Nagel to Judicial Nominating Commission
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 20th, 2019
Attorneys file clemency petition on behalf of Julius Jones with letters of support
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 20th, 2019
Citizen Potawatomi welcome Pro-Pipe USA LLA to Iron Horse Industrial Park
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 18th, 2019
Senate Pro Temp Greg Treat commends Gov. Stitt’s increase of oversight on federal money
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 6th, 2019
Slight growth for Oklahoma gross receipts, as monthly oil and gas tax collections drop
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 5th, 2019
An Editorial: Informed Observations on the Tribal Gaming Compact(s)
The City Sentinel Editorial
September 29th, 2019
Venezuelan Energy Attorney to Speak Saturday in Oklahoma City on ‘The Dangers of Socialism’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 29th, 2019
1889 Institute study on Perfusionist Licensing: Law is Endangering Patients
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 22nd, 2019
Tulsa Parents are voting with their feet (Analysis)
Curtis Shelton
September 22nd, 2019
An Editor’s Notebook: Friday Climate March, Capitol press conference, Census meeting
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 20th, 2019
Facing discrimination claim, OU settles with law professor
Mike Brake, Independent Journalist
September 14th, 2019
Knowing Nyla Better: Rose State Professor gains new recognition as one of the “Top 10 Kashmiri Women Achievers”
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 14th, 2019
Capitol Gains adds experienced legislator Mike Thompson to firm
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 13th, 2019
Critic of virtual schools has degree from online university
Ray Carter
September 9th, 2019
Oklahoma Gross Receipts Reflect modest economic growth in August, Treasurer Randy McDaniel says
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 7th, 2019
Governor Stitt’s proposal would not be the first change to state gaming compacts
Ray Carter
September 7th, 2019
Remembering Bob Waldrop, a man of passion and commitment
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 6th, 2019
An Editorial: Fresh Thoughts on Why Kevin Stitt is (Still) right on the Compact
The City Sentinel Editorial, September 2019
September 3rd, 2019
Oklahoma Tribes enter Arkansas Market despite higher taxes
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
September 2nd, 2019
Commentary: Constitutional Carry Under Attack
Steve Fair
September 2nd, 2019
1889 Institute: Massage Therapy Licensing, passed in 2016, never necessary
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 2nd, 2019
COMMENTARY: Are you MIA in child advocacy?
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
September 2nd, 2019
New ‘Policy Brief’ examines ‘Forming Teachers: The Education School Challenge’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 1st, 2019
Schools’ Lobbying raises open-records concerns
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
August 30th, 2019
An explanation for recent posts, and a request for help
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 25th, 2019
Two Legislative Interim Studies That Impact Families
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
August 24th, 2019
Time to Stop Licensing Polygraph Examiners, 1889 Institute Says
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 24th, 2019
Federal government quashes states’ plans to reform Medicaid
Kaitlyn Finley, OCPA Policy Research Fellow
August 20th, 2019
BREAKING ANALYSIS: Expert says gambling compacts need to better address addiction
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism
August 10th, 2019
Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship program is helping Oklahoma foster kids
Staci Elder Hensley, Independent Journalist
August 9th, 2019
Oklahoma Gross Receipts show signs of moderation, Treasurer McDaniel says, but overall growth continues
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 9th, 2019
Tribal stances on gaming-fee increase contrast with past tax-increase position
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
August 6th, 2019
Dr. Nyla Khan named to Journal Record’s “Fifty Making a Difference” list
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 4th, 2019
Oklahoma City University School of Law introduces new Animal Law program
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel Online
August 3rd, 2019
COMMENTARY: Tribal Casino and Gaming Compacts getting renewed attention
Jonathan Small and Curtis Shelton
August 2nd, 2019
An Editorial: Governor Stitt is right on the Compact
The City Sentinel Editorial
July 29th, 2019
State Rep. Jason Dunnington garners Aspen Institute fellowship
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 27th, 2019
State Rep. Daniel Pae receives 2019 Rising Star Award
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 26th, 2019
Oklahoma state Rep. Mike Sanders honored by American Legion of Oklahoma
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 25th, 2019
Oklahomans paying to educate ‘ghost students’ in numerous districts
Ray Carter
July 25th, 2019
State Rep. David Perryman will not seek a fifth term
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 22nd, 2019
Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat makes key choices for governing boards
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 21st, 2019
Analysis: Top 10 States in Education deliver bang for the buck
Brandon Dutcher
July 21st, 2019
New federal rule expands health insurance options
Kaitlyn Finley, OCPA Policy Research Fellow
July 19th, 2019
LOFT oversight committee to hold first meeting July 30
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 19th, 2019
State House Minority Leader Emily Virgin responds to Epic Charter investigation
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 17th, 2019
Who will clean up America’s voter rolls?
Mark Hemingway, Real Clear Investigations
July 15th, 2019
Contractors’ group supports Stephanie Bice in Fifth District Congressional race
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 15th, 2019
OEA membership down 16 percent over five years
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
July 12th, 2019
Colorado study shows hospitals raise rates with Medicaid expansion
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 8th, 2019
Treasurer McDaniel reports growth in gross receipts despite sales tax decline
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 8th, 2019
Ahniwake Rose named Oklahoma Policy Institute Executive Director, replacing David Blatt
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
July 1st, 2019
Senate President Pro Temp Great Treat names his choices for LOFT-y oversight
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 1st, 2019
Oklahoma State Supreme Court rejects Medicaid petition challenge
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
June 23rd, 2019
Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) continues work with youth programs
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
June 21st, 2019
Criminal Justice Reform: What passed, and what’s next?
Kaitlyn Finley, OCPA Policy Research Fellow
June 20th, 2019
Two Years of Oklahoma Growth Revenue
Curtis Shelton, OCPA Policy Fellow
June 15th, 2019
Analysis: Under the dome, Oklahoma state Legislature maintains pro-life path
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 13th, 2019
Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty fundraiser features Vanessa Potkin (Innocence Project), tribute to death penalty foe Joe Rowan
Patrick B. McGuigan and Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
June 12th, 2019
Experts warn of economic storms on the horizon
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
June 12th, 2019
Dialogue Institute to feature Dr. Nyla Ali Khan on Tuesday, June 11
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
June 9th, 2019
Economic activity, state revenues grew in May, McDaniel reports. Weather impact not yet measured
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 7th, 2019
COMMENTARY: Legislative session marked by both victories and defeats
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
June 5th, 2019
Mixed Reviews as Oklahoma Legislative Session Ends
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 26th, 2019
Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women names state Rep. Regina Goodwin recipient of 2019 Guardian Award
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 24th, 2019
OCPA’s Jonathan Small Comments on 2019 legislative session
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 24th, 2019
In education funding, appropriations don’t tell the whole story
Curtis Shelton, OCPA Policy Fellow
May 23rd, 2019
COMMENTARY – Cole’s conquest looms, amid concerns for the future of Indian Country
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 20th, 2019
Opinion: Who is the OEA?
OCPAThink.org
May 19th, 2019
Treasurer Randy McDaniel reports: New Record High for Gross Receipts
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 16th, 2019
OCPA says OEA’s silence on ‘diversion’ of school funds is deafening
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 5th, 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
1889 Institute joins Mackinac Center for important study on How “To End Corporate Welfare”
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 13th, 2019
After a ‘living hell,’ teenage girl finds a new beginning
Ray Carter, OCPA Center for Independent Journalism
April 10th, 2019
1889 Institute has been busy: Critical reports focus on attorney regs, state job skills, and Medicaid expansion
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 7th, 2019
Oklahoma Taxes continue to surge: Gross Receipts sustain two straight years of growth, Treasurer McDaniel reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 6th, 2019
Senate President Pro Temp Greg Treat names Timothy Tardibono to Office of Juvenile Affairs Board
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 4th, 2019
David Blatt to step down as Oklahoma Policy Institute’s Executive Director
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
March 27th, 2019
After Senate approval, ‘Pay for Success’ proposal will receive consideration
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report, Pat McGuigan contributing
March 22nd, 2019
Oklahoma Senate Bill 605 is bad policy, no matter where you try it
Kaitlyn Finley, OCPA
March 21st, 2019
COMMENTARY: ‘The more things change, the less they stay the same’
Joe Dorman, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
March 19th, 2019
Study says charter schools can deliver more bang for the buck
Mike Brake, Independent Journalist
March 17th, 2019
COMMENTARY: Collaboration, not Consolidation
Steve Fair
March 17th, 2019
Oklahoma State Senate approves Rob Standridge’s ‘Oklahoma First!’ legislation
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 15th, 2019
Oklahoma’s Gross Receipts show growth for 23rd straight month, McDaniel reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 10th, 2019
Analysis: Better Service at a Better Price
Jonathan Small, OCPA
February 24th, 2019
Legislative panel advances measure to increase small business owners’ access to association health plans
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 23rd, 2019
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt’s budget is the most transparent in years
Curtis Shelton, OCPA Policy Fellow
February 17th, 2019
Legislative Democrats press united “Brand New State” Agenda
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 17th, 2019
Lower Energy prices impact gross receipts for January, Treasurer McDaniel says
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 10th, 2019
Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform advance ideas safely to reverse prison growth
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 6th, 2019
Senate Pro Temp Treat and House Speaker McCall applaud Governor Stitt’s State of the State
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 5th, 2019
Analysis – Oklahoma’s Dismal Public Education Ranking
Byron Schlomach, 1889 Institute
February 2nd, 2019
Analysis: Collective bargaining not worth it for teachers
Greg Forster, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
February 1st, 2019
Pace of work intensifies at Oklahoma state Senate, Republican Treat and Democrat Floyd unveil key proposals
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 19th, 2019
Commentary: Turning Around Oklahoma
Steve Fair
January 14th, 2019
Speaker McCall, Speaker Pro Tempore Wright reelected to lead Oklahoma House of Representatives
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 13th, 2019
Oklahoma State Senator Greg Treat appoints range of officials after election as President Pro Tempore
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 12th, 2019
In his first release Gross Receipts report, Oklahoma Treasurer Randy McDaniel says tax revenue grew 13.2 percent during 2018
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 11th, 2019
Former Bixby superintendent now draws $100,000 annually
Mike Brake, Independent Journalist
January 6th, 2019
Oklahoma news in 2018 (Part III): CapitolBeatOK designates more stories of significance: Horn’s Fifth District win, rural vs. urban divide, justice reform implementation, Opioid wars, and Greg Treat’s LOFT-y proposal
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 3rd, 2019
CapitolBeatOK’s listing of top Oklahoma news stories (Part II): Health Department Scandal ends with a whimper, death penalty’s legal standing, Big Tribe Power, The OK’s decline, and liquor reforms
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 2nd, 2019
CapitolBeatOK’s Top Five News Stories for 2018: Fallin’s conservative collapse, Republicans back in charge, medical pot prevails, economy recovers, teachers strike and taxes hike
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 1st, 2019
Oklahoma has rosy revenue projection for Fiscal Year 2020
Curtis Shelton, OCPA Policy Fellow
December 30th, 2018
The Color Purple and Feminine Electoral Strength – Oklahoma City’s Top 10 Stories for 2018
Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher, The City Sentinel
December 29th, 2018
OCPA files open records request with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 27th, 2018
Incoming Oklahoma Senate President Pro Temp Greg Treat names leadership team, designates Stephanie Bice and Rob Standridge for key roles
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 23rd, 2018
Senate Democratic-Leader Designate Kay Floyd announces committee assignments
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 23rd, 2018
As Democratic rural losses increase, state Rep. Tadlock says he is changing parties, not changing sides
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 9th, 2018
Miller Time will end January 2 – Gross Tax Receipts for past 12 months “highest on record”
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 8th, 2018
Commentary: Racism and the government school monopoly
Greg Forster
December 2nd, 2018
OU’s burgeoning diversity bureaucracy continues to monitor speech
Mike Brake, Independent Journalist
November 20th, 2018
S.Q. 793 narrowly defeated, legislative push for eye care choice still anticipated
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 7th, 2018
Oklahoma’s gross tax receipts continue to climb, state Treasurer Ken Miller reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 2nd, 2018
Gross receipts to Oklahoma state treasury soar to record heights, Ken Miller says
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 5th, 2018
Thinking about ‘Comanche Nation v. Zinke’ – Just another appeals court hearing, or the start of something big?
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 23rd, 2018
The full picture: 401(k) plans vs. public pensions
Curtis Shelton, OCPA Policy Fellow
September 22nd, 2018
Retirement provision boosts superintendents’ pensions
Jonathan Small, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
September 16th, 2018
Editor’s Notebook: Ads backing eye care ballot measure released, and The Oklahoman offers good words for two defeated Republicans
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 9th, 2018
Oklahoma Treasurer Miller: “Gross Receipts expanding at double-digit pace, even when recent state tax increases are taken out’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 7th, 2018
Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller says gross receipts to the Treasury – for the past month and for the past year – reach unprecedented high levels
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 6th, 2018
Capital Punishment, the Holy Bible and the U.S. Constitution
Patrick B. McGuigan, August 4, 2018
August 4th, 2018
Commentary: Politicized schools threaten education
Jonathan Small
August 3rd, 2018
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
Editor’s Notebook: Costello (Labor) and Byrd (Auditor) garner endorsements, Griffin Communications to host A.G. debate
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 25th, 2018
Oklahoma Senate President Pro Temp-designate Greg Treat releases list of approved interim studies
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 24th, 2018
State Rep. Claudia Griffith dies, colleagues honor her legacy and character
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 15th, 2018
COMMENTARY: The Oklahoma budget scam is now exposed
State Rep. Tess Teague
July 12th, 2018
The massive marijuana mess – rules, reactions and stormy conditions. But, wait a minute
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 12th, 2018
Voter targeting using tax-financed resources, drawing from a ‘strategic’ list? No problem, according to Bixby Public Schools
Stacy Martin, Investigative Journalist
July 10th, 2018
Medical Pot industry wants special session for S.Q. 788 implementation
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 5th, 2018
Bypassing Oklahoma Legislature, voters approve medical marijuana statute. Now, advocates plead for special legislative session
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 5th, 2018
Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller reports gross receipts at all-time high in past 12 months
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 3rd, 2018
In state House District 83 GOP primary race, Jason Reese garners Keating, OPEA endorsements
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 20th, 2018
Priority – Water here and water there, but nary a drop for the Caddo. For the rest of us? Time will tell
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 19th, 2018
As the world (and the stomach) turns: Inappropriate behavior at OU and tax-financed film subsidies in Oklahoma
Stacy Martin, Independent Journalist
June 15th, 2018
To avoid “baked-in corruption,” governments must reform boards and commissions
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 12th, 2018
ABC documentary “The Last Defense” to premiere spotlighting Oklahoma death row inmate Julius Jones and Darlie Routier
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
June 11th, 2018
Sen. Rob Standridge urges vigilance on local schools, pay raises for support and certified staff
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 9th, 2018
Miller’s monthly report: May gross receipts to Oklahoma state Treasury reach record high
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 8th, 2018
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
Kay Floyd elected Senate Democratic Leader
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 13th, 2018
Rep. Tammy West praises signing of legislation to promote accountability and transparency
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 12th, 2018
A memory to celebrate: Oklahoma criminal justice reforms signed into law
Joe Dorman
May 12th, 2018
Susan Sharp Crow explored race and the death penalty at awards dinner for Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
May 6th, 2018
Bob Lemon Fund was formed to further education of capital defense lawyers
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
May 6th, 2018
OCPA survey finds 66 Percent of Likely Oklahoma Voters Agree with Allowing Teachers to Vote on Unions
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 5th, 2018
Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller reports April gross receipts to the state up by more than 15 percent
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 4th, 2018
Latest Chickasaw ‘land fix’ attempt came in federal measure, and fell barely short of passage
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 30th, 2018
Governor Fallin signs criminal justice reforms, Former Speaker Steele applauds new laws, adding “there is more to do”
Parick B. McGuigan
April 27th, 2018
Some criminal justice reformers raise substantive concerns about new laws
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 27th, 2018
COMMENTARY: Giving some facts on Senate Bill 1569
State Sen. Greg McCortney
April 22nd, 2018
ACLU of Oklahoma Selects ‘Oklahoma Dreamers’ to Receive 2018 Angie Debo Civil Liberties Award
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 21st, 2018
ChoiceMatters question: After teacher raise, what is the plan to improve Oklahoma schools?
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 15th, 2018
Editor’s Notebook: Conservative Linda Murphy seeks GOP nod for Superintendent, local teachers return to classes, pro-life students walk out around the nation
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 14th, 2018
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin issues statement at end of nine-day teacher’s strike
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 13th, 2018
OEA ends strike after some districts call teachers back to work
Patrick B. McGugian
April 12th, 2018
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signs law to increase tribal gaming, approves repeal of hotel/motel tax
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 11th, 2018
The Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® oppose change to capital gains policy
Staff Report
April 10th, 2018
Governor Mary Fallin Signs $2.9 Billion Funding Measure for Oklahoma Public Schools
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 8th, 2018
Oklahoma Senate passes more education-designated taxes, including approval of ‘ball and dice’ tribal gaming
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 8th, 2018
COMMENTARY: Rhetoric, reality and tomorrow — Millions vs. Billions. The future is now
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 8th, 2018
School serves children of incarcerated parents
Mike Brake, Independent Journalist
April 6th, 2018
Studying March data, Treasurer Miller reports continued surge in Oklahoma’s gross receipts
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 5th, 2018
To The Editor: Adjusted for cost of living, Oklahoma teacher pay jumps to 11th highest in nation
Byron Schlomach, 1889 Institute
April 4th, 2018
OEA, other groups work to increase Oklahoma education spending
Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin
April 4th, 2018
Minimum Teacher Salaries: Oklahoma vs. Texas
Curtis Shelton, OCPA Policy Fellow
April 1st, 2018
Seeking “Smart Justice” and promised reforms, Oklahoma’s American Civil Liberties Union organizes Day at Capitol
April 1st, 2018
A look at those who lobby at the state Capitol for public education, including tax increases
Stacy Martin and Patrick B. McGuigan
March 30th, 2018
COMMENTARY – Gaming is expanding in return for chump change, will the ‘land fix’ be next?
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 29th, 2018
Speaker McCall and Minority Leader Kouplen cheer major tax increase approval in state House
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 28th, 2018
OCPA’s Jonathan Small says OEA’s ‘Revenue Road Map’ leads to a dead end
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 25th, 2018
Opinion: Five questions for striking teachers
Trent England, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
March 25th, 2018
New Trade Organization Working With Business and Medical Communities to Develop Responsible Rules and Regulations for Medical Cannabis
March 20th, 2018
House Democrats praise Oklahoma High Court’s Decision allowing ballot initiative circulation to increase gross production tax rate
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 20th, 2018
Oklahoma Faith Leaders lend support for adoption protection
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 18th, 2018
Gov. Fallin, legislative leaders and district attorneys promise advance for criminal justice reform
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 17th, 2018
Oklahoma soon will be nation’s highest incarcerating state, Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform promise aggressive new advocacy
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 17th, 2018
Raising The Gross Production Tax Will Undoubtedly Lead to Government Mismanagement
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 15th, 2018
February 2018 gross tax receipts up 15.5 percent over February 2017, Treasurer Ken Miller reports
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 11th, 2018
COMMENTARY: Families, Communities and the Economy Depend on Dreamers
Brenda Hernandez
March 10th, 2018
OCPA’s Jonathan Small responds to Oklahoma Education Association’s demand for $1.4 billion spending boost
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 9th, 2018
Oklahomans encouraged to “Go All In” during People with Disabilities Awareness Day, March 13 at Capitol
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
March 3rd, 2018
GERMANE COMMENTARY – Oklahoma House of Representatives: Hypocrisy in Wonderland
Mike W. Ray
March 3rd, 2018
Education and Parent Advocates disappointed as legislators fail to back tax credit scholarships
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 2nd, 2018
ACLU’s Kiesel presses legislative leaders to deliver promised criminal justice reforms
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 27th, 2018
COMMENTARY: Enact Criminal Justice Reform
Andrew Speno, Right on Crime
February 27th, 2018
COMMENTARY: Study of modernized managed care program points to best choice for Oklahoma
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 24th, 2018
Study touts modern Medicaid program as best choice for Oklahoma – Report highlights best practices, budget savings
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 20th, 2018
A scorecard for Oklahoma Criminal Justice Reform
Ben Botkin, Oklahoma Watch
February 18th, 2018
Conservative legislators join former U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn in proposing state budget reforms
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 17th, 2018
House Democrats partner with Republican Auditor & Inspector on bipartisan revenue package
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 17th, 2018
OCPA offers ‘a plan that can pass’ – including Oklahoma teacher pay increase
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 13th, 2018
COMMENTARY: Will the state government of Oklahoma really forego hundreds of millions in annual revenues in return for a few million?
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 13th, 2018
Controversy over dis-invite to contracted UCO speaker continues
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 13th, 2018
COMMENTARY: Broken promises and good government – Will Oklahoma take a faulty Step Up, or use growing revenues wisely?
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 12th, 2018
Four questions as session begins
Trent England, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
February 11th, 2018
Treasurer Ken Miller reports monthly gross tax receipts enter second year of growth
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 9th, 2018
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin’s Finale: The 2018 State of the State address
Mary Fallin
February 6th, 2018
House Special Investigation Committee leader reacts to resignation of Health Department CFO
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 2nd, 2018
Tax Foundation critiques “Step Up Oklahoma” tax plan
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 24th, 2018
Opinion: The Real Step Up Oklahomans
Steve Fair
January 23rd, 2018
Teachers cite dues, ideology for OEA membership slide
Jay Chilton, Independent Journalist
January 21st, 2018
Paul Wesselhöft: Former Lawmaker, Now Author
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 21st, 2018
Governor Mary Fallin issues amended call for second special session
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 19th, 2018
State Chamber’s ‘OK2030’ strategic plan recommends school choice
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 9th, 2018
Oklahoma Treasurer Miller says gross tax receipts grew 12 percent in December & 6.2 percent in 2017
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 6th, 2018
Law Enforcement Association takes heat, but says they follow law
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 6th, 2018
COMMENTARY (Part I): It didn’t start with County Commissioners, and didn’t end with the Health Department – Dealing with mismanagement, waste, fraud and abuse in Oklahoma Government
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 2nd, 2018
COMMENTARY (Part II): It didn’t start with County Commissioners, and didn’t end with the Health Department – Dealing with mismanagement, waste, fraud and abuse in Oklahoma Government
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 2nd, 2018
ANALYSIS — Economic Growth, Health Scandal, Cost Drivers, A Left Turn, Process Failures and More: CapitolBeatOK’s top 10 state government news stories for 2017
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 29th, 2017
The City Sentinel’s Top 10 Stories for 2017: Leadership stability, criminal justice reform, growing tax base, and the color purple
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
December 27th, 2017
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
Gross Receipts to the Oklahoma Treasury jump by more than 12 percent in November
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 9th, 2017
Oklahoma’s U.S. Senator James Lankford Supports President’s Decision to Recognize Jerusalem as Israeli Capital
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 6th, 2017
Fallin and McCall joust over provider rate cuts and her veto, as spending scrutiny intensifies
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 5th, 2017
In statement, State Rep. Leslie Osburn decries some legislative rhetoric
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 1st, 2017
ANALYSIS: Oklahoma prison facilities and equipment exhibiting years of neglect
Mike W. Ray
December 1st, 2017
Shirley Shanker receives President’s Highest Honor at the 25th anniversary gala for OKIE
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
November 28th, 2017
Analysis: Fallin’s order, and conservative doubts
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 27th, 2017
Oklahoma House Speaker McCall puts Rep. Cockroft in charge of committee to review agency mismanagement
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 21st, 2017
A, B, C, through the letter Z – David Holt amasses broad-based support in race for Mayor
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 20th, 2017
Fallin vetoes ‘Plan B’ budget, Schulz says action throws state finances ‘further into chaos’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 18th, 2017
Oklahoma House Speaker McCall says Gov. Fallin’s veto was a ‘complete reversal of her promise’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 18th, 2017
Oklahoma Senate to vote on ‘Plan B’ budget
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 17th, 2017
Opinion: The Solutions oriented case for health care reform
State Rep. Glen Mulready
November 16th, 2017
OCPA’s Jonathan Small hopes TSET vote to support nutrition services is ‘a trend that continues’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 15th, 2017
After opponent’s withdrawal strengthens his electoral base, Sen. David Holt builds mayoral momentum
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 12th, 2017
COMMENTARY: Living Without Fear
Jenifer Cortes Gray
November 10th, 2017
Fallin applauds after Senate passes measure to address ‘our $215 million budget hole,’ calls on House to follow
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 7th, 2017
Did Harvey Weinstein benefit from Oklahoma’s Hollywood Handout?
Trent England, OCPA
November 5th, 2017
Patchak’s progeny should be No Dice, No Roulette, and No More Special Deals for Big Tribes
Patrick B. McGuigan, CapitolBeatOK
November 5th, 2017
Giving Thanks – ‘Accelerated Growth’ in Oklahoma with Gross Receipts up more than 10 percent
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 4th, 2017
McCall touts increase in ‘effective gross production tax rate’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 2nd, 2017
ANALYSIS – Capitol Review: Budget still murky, death penalty controversy deepens, Costello presses mental health policy reforms
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 30th, 2017
Oklahoma 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
Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller reports rising state tax revenues for September
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 9th, 2017
Coburn, Keating, Parman write open letter to Oklahoma lawmakers
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 4th, 2017
Conservative leaders release open letter to Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and state lawmakers
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 1st, 2017
House Speaker Charles McCall announces recess to seek budget agreement
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 28th, 2017
COMMENTARY: Patchak and Payouts – As we find ourselves in times of trouble, speaking words of wisdom
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 23rd, 2017
Oklahomans overwhelmingly support oil and natural gas industry, WPAi survey finds
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 22nd, 2017
Sen. David Holt garners FOP endorsement in Oklahoma City’s mayoral race
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 20th, 2017
Commentary: State Rep. Scott Biggs and the ‘four-corners’ stalling tactic on criminal justice reform
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 18th, 2017
Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller reports 12-month gross receipts turn positive for first time in two years
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 8th, 2017
OCPA’s Jonathan Small: ‘No need for a special session’
CapitolBeatOK Staff REport
September 7th, 2017
Sen. Holt’s campaign for mayor has fundraising momentum, and support from retired firefighters
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 22nd, 2017
Two women enter race for Republican nomination as Oklahoma Commissioner of Labor
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 20th, 2017
Republican responses to tobacco fee/tax spike illustrate party divisions
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 14th, 2017
Commentary: The Great Armageddon tour of 2017
State Rep. Jason Murphey
August 12th, 2017
Fast and Furious: Democratic Party leaders assail GOP in wake of court ruling on tobacco tax
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 11th, 2017
The dastardly act of freshman pawning
State Rep. Jason Murphey
August 7th, 2017
From the best of years to the worst of years (Part III)
State Rep. Jason Murphey
August 6th, 2017
From the best of years to the worst of years (Part II)
State Rep. Jason Murphey
August 5th, 2017
From the best of years to the worst of years
State Rep. Jason Murphey
August 4th, 2017
Editor’s Notebook: Russell runs, Guild’s grit, McCall’s budget boss, and Small slams Bar brass
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 4th, 2017
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
In special election to fill seat of former Senator Ralph Shortey, Democratic candidate prevails
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 12th, 2017
Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller reports gross receipts to state Treasury for Fiscal Year 2017 demonstrate that economic recovery is underway
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 11th, 2017
Sen. AJ Griffin, Rep. Tim Downing praised for school choice leadership
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
July 7th, 2017
Gary Richardson, Republican candidate for governor, files lawsuit to stop revenue boosts, defend State Question 640
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 29th, 2017
OCPA Asks David Boren and Don Betz to Correct Their Statements on Higher Education Funding
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 23rd, 2017
Editor’s Notebook: Four months in, David Holt dominates the 2018 Oklahoma City mayoral race
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
June 12th, 2017
Transportation and the Fallin Cabinet: Ridley resigns, Patterson placed
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 12th, 2017
May gross receipts of Oklahoma treasury sustain trend of rising collections, Treasurer Miller says
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 9th, 2017
Comments worth repeating: Increased government spending is our default setting
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 6th, 2017
OPINION – Why I voted no on this year’s appropriations bill
State Rep. Jason Murphey
June 5th, 2017
COMMENTARY: Oklahoma’s leaders failed us
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 29th, 2017
Governor Mary Fallin’s Statement on 2018 Fiscal Year Budget Agreement
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 25th, 2017
OCPA Announces intent to file state Supreme Court challenge of income iax increase
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 25th, 2017
ANALYSIS: The Legislature’s Lost Weekend, and the storm ahead
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 21st, 2017
Titanic Thursday: Dueling Descriptions of budget talks yield a day of deadlock
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 19th, 2017
State Senator Kay Floyd winner of ‘Guardian Award’ from Oklahoma Commission on Status of Women
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 18th, 2017
Opinion: The immorality of increasing taxes
State Rep. Jason Murphey
May 17th, 2017
OCPA Offers Balanced Budget Plan with a Teacher Pay Raise
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 17th, 2017
Rep. George Young chosen for NCSL fellows program, schedules town hall meeting
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 17th, 2017
Manic Monday: As cigarette tax boost falls short in Oklahoma House, Senate plan would enact $510 million in tax hikes
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 16th, 2017
COMMENTARY: A blast from the past (2012) – This land is our land: Law, liberty and free markets
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 15th, 2017
From the ‘git-go’, Oklahoma Republican leaders rebuked controversial proposal
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 13th, 2017
Criminal justice reform advocates back Task Force measures at Capitol Rally
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 11th, 2017
Coburn opposes proposal to sharply limit charitable deduction itemization, Oklahoma Center for NonProfits makes a case, as well
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 10th, 2017
COMMENTARY — Why I voted no on the 35 percent state gas tax increase
State Rep. Jason Murphey
May 9th, 2017
OCPA says move against itemized deductions reflects ‘focus on the demands of government agencies’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 9th, 2017
Rep. George Young thanks commissioners for Oklahoma Death Penalty Review report
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 2nd, 2017
Black Legislative Caucus to host A.C. Hamlin dinner May 2
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 26th, 2017
Former Governor David Walters keynotes 2017 ‘Labor & Friends’ event in Oklahoma City
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 21st, 2017
Rep. Regina Goodwin’s ‘Caregiver Support Act’ goes to the governor’s desk
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 20th, 2017
Governor Mary Fallin issues official commendation to state Rep. Brian Renegar for life-saving maneuver
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 20th, 2017
State Rep. David Brumbaugh ‘has passed suddenly’
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 16th, 2017
On both offense and defense, Oklahoma criminal justice reformers advance the ball
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 12th, 2017
As the Oklahoma wind blows, zero-emission tax credit may end on July 1
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 11th, 2017
ANALYSIS — Roads and Bridges advocate wonders aloud: Should politicians or engineers determine what bridges get repaired and improved?
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 9th, 2017
Editor’s Notebook: Governor Fallin calls special elections, forms veterans healthcare outreach, announces appointments of Mish, Lopez, Fitzgerald
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 28th, 2017
As the stomach turns, a tribal casino in Guymon makes no sense
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 27th, 2017
Oklahoma House advances Rep. George Faught’s bill to ban abortions in instances of certain birth defects
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 23rd, 2017
COMMENTARY: Shortey, and the fork in the road
Sean Cummings
March 21st, 2017
Good words about George Young – minister, legislator, community leader
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 14th, 2017
OPINION: Protecting the health of Oklahomans
Sen. Ervin Yen and Rep. Mike Ritze
March 6th, 2017
Leaders react to Oklahoma state Senator Ron Sharp’s ‘truly shocking’ Mengele comparison
Jay Chilton, Center for Investigative Journalism
March 3rd, 2017
ESA bill (S.B. 560) passed Oklahoma Senate Education Committee before being ‘pulled’ – an interview with the sponsor
Jay Chilton, Center for Investigative Journalism
March 3rd, 2017
Calling for ‘One OKC,’ David Holt enters race to replace Mayor Cornett
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 27th, 2017
Will legislative Republicans kill criminal justice reform for a second time?
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 20th, 2017
Allbaugh discusses death penalty with coalition opposed to executions
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 15th, 2017
Social justice activist advocates for conservative Republican’s health care reform measure
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 12th, 2017
Kirby case triggers expanded state House training, expulsion possible in days
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 4th, 2017
Chair of Oklahoma Senate Democratic Caucus, Kay Floyd coordinates legislative strategy, critiques majority priorities
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 1st, 2017
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
Lt. Gov. Lamb, Dr. Steve Perry, lawmakers and educators to speak at School Choice summit
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 24th, 2017
Midwest City breakfast evokes ‘a tapestry of unity’ that launched MLK Day 2017
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 24th, 2017
Oklahoma Speaker Charles McCall designates state House committee assignments
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 19th, 2017
Making the dream a reality, from Outer Space to Inner Space: We make love real, when we give it away
Gary Banz
January 18th, 2017
Sen. Bryce Marlatt opposes BIA plan to authorize tribal casino in Guymon
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 10th, 2017
COMMENTARY – Health, life expectancy and Oklahoma
Sen. Ervin Yen
January 9th, 2017
Sen. Rob Standridge hopeful for Oklahoma’s future
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 9th, 2017
Vast opportunities: Education’s Champions of Choice honored at Oklahoma City event
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 5th, 2017
Newly-elected Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall designates members to investigate wrongful termination settlement, Rep. Kirby seated
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 4th, 2017
A not-so-fond look back at 2016: The Hofmeister indictment and Boren’s defeat lead CapitolBeatOK’s Top 10 Stories
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 4th, 2017
Getting Organized – at the Oklahoma state House, boiling controversy over harassment settlement and related issues
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 3rd, 2017
State House of Representatives will hold hearings on five highest-spending agencies
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 3rd, 2017
House Democratic leaders ask incoming Republican Speaker of the House Charles McCall to answer questions about the Kirby sexual harassment settlement
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 23rd, 2016
Board of Equalization projects $6 billion in tax revenue for legislative appropriation, conservative voices say TSET money could help close $863 million gap
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 22nd, 2016
An interview with Mickey Dollens, a Democratic “young gun” – and state party names Native American Liaison
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 22nd, 2016
Backing ‘Holidays for Heroes’ — Joe Dorman won’t run for governor, but he’s still Santa’s helper
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 10th, 2016
New state Rep. Collin Walke, D-Oklahoma City, presses for restoration of Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 10th, 2016
Oklahoma conservatives applaud Scott Pruitt’s selection to run EPA
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 8th, 2016
Oklahoma state Sen. Kay Floyd garners national “excellence award”
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 2nd, 2016
Oklahoma state Rep. George Young in delegation to Center for Health Care Services in San Antonio
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 28th, 2016
Oklahoma Senators take oath of office on 109th Statehood Day
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 17th, 2016
Senator Kim David says NPLEx is a powerful tool to prevent illegal sales of meds containing PSE
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 17th, 2016
Senators Thompson and Simpson organize World Diabetes Day at Oklahoma State Capitol
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 11th, 2016
Editor’s Notebook: Veteran’s Day, Rs and Ds react to election, new House swear-in on November 16
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 11th, 2016
ANALYSIS – Oklahoma S.D. 5: Senator Joseph Silk vs. school administrator Stacey Ebert
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 2nd, 2016
Senate Study finds uncompensated care fund crucial for Oklahomans’ health
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 16th, 2016
COMMENTARY — The problem with Pugh
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 7th, 2016
Sen. Kyle Loveless hosts interim study focused on sexual abuse in schools … continues asset forfeiture reform efforts
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 5th, 2016
Rep. Sean Roberts hosts interim study on rural health care outcomes
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 3rd, 2016
Rep. Donnie Condit to serve on state Capitol Repair Expenditure Oversight Committee
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 2nd, 2016
Joe Dorman to run Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
September 9th, 2016
On Saturday (Aug. 27), Oklahoma County black elected officials host Third Annual College Fair at MetroTech
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 22nd, 2016
James Lankford helps to lead national drive affirming ‘In God We Trust’ as the national motto
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 20th, 2016
An Oklahoma Water Policy Primer, part II – 2012-2016
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 12th, 2016
An Oklahoma Water Policy Primer – Debates from 2010 and 2011
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 11th, 2016
Editor’s Notebook: Porter Scholarship, Toll Fellowship, a College Fair
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 9th, 2016
Rep. John Paul Jordan’s alternative certification measure on Gov. Fallin’s desk, Superintendent Hofmeister expresses support
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 3rd, 2016
Governor Mary Fallin signs four criminal justice measures into law
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 1st, 2016
Sovereignty Symposium 2016 scheduled for June 8 and 9 in Oklahoma City
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 30th, 2016
Sen. David Holt’s legislation on ‘revenge porn’ heads to Gov. Mary Fallin
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 29th, 2016
‘Nous nous souvenons’ – Robert Joseph Morrissette, Rep. Morrissette’s father, dies after lengthy illness
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 20th, 2016
ANALYSIS: Hofmeister declares victory and the clock runs out, will begin implementation of Math and English/Language Arts Standards
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 30th, 2016
Oklahoma Republican Leaders: Education Savings Accounts will not be considered this year
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 11th, 2016
As 2016 session begins, Democrats assail Gov. Fallin and Republicans in the Legislature
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 10th, 2016
Oklahoma Conference of Churches: Members plan to ‘Advocate for Justice’ at Feb. 29 Capitol Day
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
February 3rd, 2016
From an Editor’s Notebook: Some common ground, Business backs Loveless, Rubio gains support
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 3rd, 2016
ANALYSIS, Part One: Oklahoma’s Budget Blues outline in Gov. Fallin’s State of the State
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 3rd, 2016
ANALYSIS, Part Two: Here and there in Fallin’s speech, spending boosts and policy reforms
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 3rd, 2016
ANALYSIS, Part Three: Mary Fallin gets it – the problem with prisons, and the challenge of reform
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 3rd, 2016
Sen. David Holt introduces budget reform measure aiming to strengthen Rainy Day Fund
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 1st, 2016
Oklahoma Legislators file 1,625 new bills and 73 joint resolutions to consider in 2016 session
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 28th, 2016
Oklahoma Academy recommendations include tax reform, budget transparency and Medicaid Expansion
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 24th, 2016
Sen. Kyle Loveless of Oklahoma City introduces forfeiture reforms
Staff Report
January 22nd, 2016
Democrats press measures on voting rights, education proceeds from lottery, long-range plans for veteran health care
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 22nd, 2016
Hickman outlines efforts to counter earthquake surge, and state funding challenges
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 20th, 2016
Republican House members envision education-related policy changes for upcoming session
Capitol Beat Staff Report
January 20th, 2016
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
New Oklahoma state laws take effect
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 31st, 2015
ANALYSIS: Praying and working for “a miracle” – Sister Prejean and Death Penalty foes assert Glossip’s innocence
Patrick B. McGuigan, **Part I Of A Two Part Analysis**
July 20th, 2015
Supporters of the Affordable Care Act applaud U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding subsidies
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 25th, 2015
Speaker Hickman to sort through 122 Interim Study proposals
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 19th, 2015
Commission on Status of women presents ‘Guardian Award’ to Sen. AJ Griffin
June 17th, 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
A.C. Hamlin Parkway to be dedicated May 23 in Logan County
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 17th, 2015
Editor’s Notebook: Porter honored, Asset Forfeiture Reform garners backing, OKPOP Bond proposed
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 16th, 2015
Oklahoma House Democrats choose 2017-18 leadership
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 4th, 2015
This Journalist’s Creed: In Love, Meeting Jesus, Along The Way
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 3rd, 2015
Oklahoma state House remembers the victims who died in Murrah Bombing
Staff Report
April 18th, 2015
Morrissette-Standridge ‘right to try’ measure heads to Governor Fallin
Staff Report
April 14th, 2015
Dank was genial and gentle, friend of seniors and children, challenging in debates
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 14th, 2015
Grau-Bingman proposal for “budget-only” session clears House panel
April 9th, 2015
Program Analysis: Through ‘Special Care,’ Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships reach more children
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 2nd, 2015
Rep. Dunnington frustrated with demise of ‘workplace equality’ measures
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 22nd, 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
Proposals from two House Republicans could shake things up
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 25th, 2015
Rep. Shelton proposes to give state attorney general authority to investigate ‘officer-involved’ shootings
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 21st, 2015
OETA to air Gov. Fallin’s State of the State Address Live
Staff Report
January 12th, 2015
Jeffrey W. Hickman Hickman reelected Speaker of the House
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 7th, 2015
Brian Bingman reelected Senate President Pro Temp, Sen. Bass names Democratic committee members
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 7th, 2015
Speaker Jeffrey Hickman designates state House Committee assignment
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 7th, 2015
House Organizational Day set for Tuesday, January 6
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 5th, 2015
Senator Jabar Shumate resigns from Legislature
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 31st, 2014
Senate President Pro Tempore Brian Bingman announces Republican committee assignments
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 17th, 2014
Oklahoma Speaker of the House Jeff Hickman announces committee leadership for 2015
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 15th, 2014
Pam Pollard joins Randy Brogdon, Dave Weston in race for Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 15th, 2014
Inman, Lockhart press for boost in rural fire-fighting grants
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 9th, 2014
Speaker Hickman appoints top state House leadership
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 8th, 2014
An Editor’s Notebook: Louisiana may strengthen Republicans; Inhofe and Coburn gain high ratings for conservatism
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 4th, 2014
Oklahoma delegation tours renovated Kansas Capitol
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 29th, 2014
Announcement of immigration executive action
President Barack Obama
November 21st, 2014
House and Senate members take oaths of office for the Fifty-fifth Oklahoma State Legislature
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 18th, 2014
COMMENTARY: Why early childhood education supporters should back school choice
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 2nd, 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
Remembering Currie Ballard: Inspiration to Oklahomans
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 16th, 2014
Oklahoma Forum panel analyzes June 24 primary
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
June 9th, 2014
President Barack Obama at the 2014 National Prayer Breakfast
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 9th, 2014
Remembering the man who helped make real ‘the promises of democracy’
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 20th, 2014
A million stories in Oklahoma City — including 2013’s top 10
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 3rd, 2014
From the state capitol beat, Oklahoma’s Top 10 public policy stories
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 26th, 2013
BREAKING NEWS: Long-time Oklahoman reporter Michael McNutt to join Fallin staff
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 28th, 2013
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin sets special session for September 3
Patrick B. McGuigan
August 12th, 2013
NEWS FLASH: Corrections’ Director Justin Jones is resigning, Tulsa World reports
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 17th, 2013
Senate clears omnibus budget, Gov. Fallin will sign soon
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 15th, 2013
Habemus Papam! Habemus Budgetam?
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 13th, 2013
Governor Mary Fallin’s 2013 State of the State address
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 4th, 2013
By the numbers: 2455 pieces of legislation; GOP & Independent registrations surge
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 19th, 2013
On the shoulders of giants – T.W. Shannon and black political power in Oklahoma
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 15th, 2013
State House Democrats Organize for 54th Legislature
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 13th, 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
DEBATE: Romney wins in Denver by TKO
Watchdog.org
October 4th, 2012
Agreeing to disagree: OETA panelists parse Democratic party’s messaging
Billie Rodely
September 20th, 2012
Teachers’ union dumps its ‘common ground’ lobbyist
Stacy Martin
September 17th, 2012
Paul Ryan in Oklahoma: Fight for Freedom “begins now”
Paul Ryan
August 13th, 2012
Kern, Morrissette, McDaniel, Murphey and other House members to lead significant interim study committees
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 14th, 2012
Interim thinking: Speaker Steele approves dozens of Interim Studies
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 14th, 2012
Editor’s Notebook: religious freedom rally on Saturday, Lankford blasts Holder, city to host ALEC in 2013
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 21st, 2012
Taiwan-Oklahoma trade relationship strengthens despite world fiscal turmoil
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 20th, 2012
Fallin, Steele, Bingman unveil tax proposal
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
May 18th, 2012
Editor’s Notebook: Bingman back, tax debate slated, liability limit signed, personhood appeal
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 2nd, 2012
Governor Fallin still wants “significant” tax cut, Steele seconds the motion, Democrats demur
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 1st, 2012
Sue Tibbs to be honored in state House memorial service on Thursday
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 10th, 2012
Steele discusses wide range of issues with reporters, is “extremely encouraged” by justice reinvestment intiative’s advance in the Legislature
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 2nd, 2012
Al McAffrey formally joins state Senate
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 23rd, 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
Lt. Gov. Lamb’s report studies: “What impedes our growth as a state?”
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 19th, 2012
Sen. David Holt files bill to bring Legislature under requirements for open meetings, open records
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 18th, 2012
Hundreds pack candidate events on caucus eve; Romney brushes off Occupy protesters
Lynn Campbell
January 3rd, 2012
New Hampshire Republican primary voters opting for Romney, who maintains small lead in Iowa caucus polling
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 2nd, 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
Jones: Audit of Grand River Dam Authority points to major problems during Easley era
Patrick B. McGuigan
December 8th, 2011
Sullivan assumes leadership of Grand River Dam Authority
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 8th, 2011
Former Rep. Shane Jett takes economic development job with Citizen Potawatomi
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 20th, 2011
Three pending special elections to be held in districts based on 2010 census
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 18th, 2011
Sen. David Myers’ funeral services scheduled for Ponca City’s First Baptist today
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 15th, 2011
Editor’s Notebook: ObamaCare affirmed while legal jousts continue, state House Ethics panel formed
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 9th, 2011
Dank provides aggressive framework for reform of Oklahoma tax credits and economic incentives
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 9th, 2011
Sean Burrage to replace Andrew Rice as Senate Democratic Leader
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 8th, 2011
Occupy the imagination: Judy Eason-McIntyre takes aim
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 8th, 2011
Editor’s notebook: Schlafly visits, U.S. states face “staggering” deficits, Fallin administration submits controversial federal grant proposal
Patrick B. McGuigan
October 24th, 2011
House Speaker-designate elected
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
October 17th, 2011
Investigatory Committee decries Rep. Terrill’s alleged behavior as “egregiously reprehensible,” takes no formal action
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 19th, 2011
House Investigative Committee: Terrill reprimand is enough
Patrick B. McGuigan
September 16th, 2011
Sen. Rice leads new wave of legislative Democrats assailing Barresi’s priorities, practices
Patrick B. McGuigan
July 8th, 2011
Fallin’s first choices: One-fourth are re-appointments
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 16th, 2011
Republican national chairman slams President Obama, exults over Boren vacancy
Patrick B. McGuigan
June 9th, 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
After 11 years at the Capitol, property tax cap champion Jim Reynolds bids farewell to the Senate
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 20th, 2011
Speaker Kris Steele hails “breadth of accomplishments” in 2011 session
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 20th, 2011
Legislative leaders and Governor Fallin announce budget outline
Patrick B. McGuigan
May 10th, 2011
“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” designated state Gospel song; Fallin signs bill at Black Caucus dinner
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 26th, 2011
Past, present, future: A.C. Hamlin Awards dinner hosted by Legislative Black Caucus
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 26th, 2011
Newberry-Denney opportunity scholarship advances despite Republican fissures
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 26th, 2011
Terrill, small band of Republicans fail “Kern-servative” test
Patrick B. McGuigan
April 20th, 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
Advocates set “Child Abuse Prevention Day” for Tuesday April 12
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 8th, 2011
Anita Blanton M.C. for Black Caucus’ Hamlin awards
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
April 4th, 2011
Senate leaders comment on Mike Morgan indictment
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 31st, 2011
Speaker Steele reviews advances for conservative policy agenda
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 31st, 2011
House approves resolution commending Rotary on relief efforts
Capitol Beat Staff Report
March 21st, 2011
Education Department reforms move to Senate — without emergency clause
By Patrick B. McGuigan
March 8th, 2011
Senate vote could end special treatment for elected officials
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 8th, 2011
Speaker Steele names investigatory committee’s members
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
February 15th, 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
Inman calls for prompt investigation of Terrill
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 28th, 2011
Steele forms investigatory committee
Legislative Staff Release
January 28th, 2011
Dennis Baker to Serve as House Chief Sergeant-at-Arms
Legislative Staff Release
January 25th, 2011
Steele welcomes rules reform proposals from ‘all members’ of the House
By Patrick B. McGuigan
January 25th, 2011
Oklahoma House and Senate complete process for filing bills
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
Sen. Greg Treat takes oath of office
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 20th, 2011
Rep. Brown chief budget advisor for House Democrats
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 18th, 2011
Rep. Morgan’s text ban, amid evidence of unintended consequences
By Patrick B. McGuigan
January 18th, 2011
Shelton’s office to serve as marrow registry site
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 12th, 2011
Steele, Bingman make appointments to Judicial Nominating Commission
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 7th, 2011
Bingman announces staff additions
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 6th, 2011
Governor-elect Fallin names Glenn Coffee as Secretary of State
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 4th, 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
Senate Democratic leadership team announced
Legislative Staff Release
January 3rd, 2011
Pro-Tem Designate Bingman announces committees, organizational meeting Tuesday
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 3rd, 2011
Instead of running M.E. transition, Leftwich faces Courthouse surrender. And Terrill, too
Patrick B. McGuigan
January 2nd, 2011
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
Senator Bingman pledges fair, accurate redistricting process
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 29th, 2010
Steele announces House leadership appointments
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 29th, 2010
Rep. Shannon: Transportation spending pays off in lives saved
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 27th, 2010
Speaker-elect announces House Committee Assignments
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 23rd, 2010
State House Redistricting panel slates hearings
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 14th, 2010
President Pro Tem Bingman names committee Chairs and Vice Chairs
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 8th, 2010
Inman names remaining leadership positions for 53rd Legislature
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
December 1st, 2010
Speaker-elect announces House Committee leadership
Legislative Staff Release
November 30th, 2010
Sen. Constance Johnson to attend World Festival
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 29th, 2010
Shumate: International exchange to South Africa, Ghana
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 29th, 2010
Lawmakers hold emergency management conference Friday
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 29th, 2010
House Democrats announce leadership for 53rd Legislature
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 22nd, 2010
Greg Treat makes his case for the Todd Lamb Senate vacancy
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 20th, 2010
Pro Tem Bingman names Williamson as policy advisor, legal counsel
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 19th, 2010
Top guns: Steele names four key state House leaders
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 19th, 2010
Steele names transparency working group
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 19th, 2010
Bingman names Jolley Appropriations vice chairman
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 19th, 2010
Senate Republicans elect leadership team
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 17th, 2010
Speaker Steele and colleagues take oath of office
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 17th, 2010
Senators take oaths of office, as era of Republican governance nears
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 16th, 2010
House lawmakers to take Oath of office
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 15th, 2010
New and reelected Senators scheduled for Tuesday swearing-in
Legislative Staff Release
November 13th, 2010
Bingman names Ziriax to second term as Secretary of Senate/Election Board
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
November 12th, 2010
House Republican Caucus names Kris Steele ‘Speaker-elect’
Patrick B. McGuigan
November 4th, 2010
Sen. Andrew Rice presses for new bike safety law
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 26th, 2010
Dick Rush retires after 23-year career at State Chamber of Oklahoma
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 27th, 2010
Leftwich wins bipartisan support for Ethics Reform
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
March 15th, 2010
Coffee can’t clap for Corn’s close call on colleague’s cause
Patrick B. McGuigan
March 11th, 2010
Pro-Life Media Coalition members gather to meet legislators
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 25th, 2010
Shelton Seeks Honor for former Rep. Opio Toure
Legislative Staff Release
February 11th, 2010
Senator Earl Garrison proposes shortened legislative session
Patrick B. McGuigan
February 9th, 2010
Sen. Leftwich continues push for ethics legislation
Legislative Staff Release
February 8th, 2010
Senate Republicans continue commitment to rural Oklahoma
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 30th, 2010
Capitol prayer gathering slated for January 31
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
January 22nd, 2010
Miller endorses Steele for House Speaker
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
August 12th, 2009