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Bartlett Picks Up Inhofe Endorsement »

Staff Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett announced Friday morning an endorsement  from a fellow Republican, U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe, also a former mayor of Tulsa. “Senator Inhofe is not only a…

Jun 14 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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Can Bartlett Unify Tulsa Republicans? »

Staff The story Tuesday night in  the Tulsa mayoral election may not have been that Mayor Dewey Bartlett finished second, but that former Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor promised to win…

Jun 12 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Tulsa Voter Turnout Said To Be Heavy »

Observers report that voter turnout in today’s Tulsa city election seems to be heavy. Three candidates for mayor have spent huge sums on their campaigns. Incumbent Dewey Bartlett faces the…

Jun 11 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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Poll: Bartlett, Taylor Near Even On Election Day »

Mayor Dewey Bartlett and former Mayor Kathy Taylor are virtually even going into Tuesday’s Tulsa city election, with former city councilor Bill Christiansen hanging a not-too-distant third, according to an…

Jun 11 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Tulsa Auditor Clears Bartlett, Points Finger At Accuser »

Tulsa’s city auditor has cleared Mayor Dewey Bartlett of an ethics violation and instead points the finger at his accuser.…

Jun 9 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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NRA-PVF Endorses Bartlett’s Reelection Bid »

Staff The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) has endorsed incumbent Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett in Tuesday's election. The NRA-PVF takes a swipe in its letter at former Mayor…

Jun 8 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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Gerhart Preliminary Set For September 6th »

The Associated Press reports that an Oklahoma County judge has set a Sept. 6 preliminary hearing on felony blackmail and computer crimes charges against the co-founder of the Sooner Tea…

Jun 6 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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Tulsa Mayoral Candidates Funnel Wealth Into Campaigns »

Tulsa’s three mayoral candidates are putting their own money into their races, with former Mayor Kathy Taylor topping her campaign pot with $850,000.  …

Jun 5 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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Shannon Not Interested In Next Governor’s Race »

House Speaker T. W. Shannon, whose political career seems on a fast track, says he will not be a candidate for governor in 2014.…

May 31 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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Connecticut Gun Maker Relocates To South Carolina »

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Fox News A Connecticut gun manufacturer is moving to South Carolina after Connecticut lawmakers passed stricter gun-control laws in the…

Jun 19 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Tom Ward Out At SandRidge »

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Tom Ward is out as leader of the energy company he built.…

Jun 19 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Poll: Voters Support Public School Tornado Shelters »

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A new SoonerPoll shows voters support the idea of tornado shelters in public schools.…

Jun 19 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Audit Questions Fire Marshall’s Office »

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An audit raises questions about the Fire Marshall’s office…and how do you “lose” a shotgun?…

Jun 19 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Gallup: TV, Newspapers Sink »

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U. S. News & World Report Continuing a decades-long downward trend, fewer than one-fourth of Americans have confidence in newspapers,…

Jun 19 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Doak: Tornado Insurance Claims Top $561 Million »

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Insurance Department Insurance claims filed in response to a major tornado outbreak in May jumped to 70,782 Tuesday, with insurance…

Jun 18 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

DOC’s Justin Jones Says He’s Resigned »

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Corrections Director Justin Jones says he’s resigned effective October 1st.…

Jun 18 2013 / 1 Comment / Read More »

Fallin Reports On Paris Air Show »

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Governor Fallin is in Paris for the huge international air show and sent this report via Facebook: At the Oklahoma…

Jun 17 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

SPR: Fallin In Strong Reelection Position »

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Hastings Wyman Southern Political Report Gov. Mary Fallin’s (R) approval numbers have never fallen below 58% during her term in…

Jun 17 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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Marlatt Named OIPA Legislator Of The Year »

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Senate Media Division Senator Bryce Marlatt is being honored for his efforts to promote and encourage investment in the state’s oil and gas industry.  Marlatt was named “Legislator of the Year” by the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association (OIPA) during the organization’s annual meeting. Marlatt, R-Woodward,…

Jun 17 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

OCPA: Disappointment All-around On Lawsuit Reform »

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An analyst says there’s disappointment all-around on lawsuit reform.…

Jun 17 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

OCPA Applauds Shannon’s Welfare Reform Law »

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Tina Korbe Dzurisin Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs It’s with good reason that Oklahoma House Speaker T.W. Shannon continues to garner respect and attention from thoughtful people across the country. Among other accomplishments, Shannon sponsored House Bill 1909, which requires able-bodied individuals, ages 18 to…

Jun 16 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Editorial: Dank Not Afraid To Rankle Colleagues »

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Editorial The Oklahoman The Oklahoma Legislature could use a few more members like Rep. David DankSince winning election in 2004 to the seat formerly held by his term-limited wife, Dank, R-Oklahoma City, has been more concerned with approving meaningful legislation than he has re-election. In…

Jun 13 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Holt Details Fight Over ‘Black Friday’ »

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Pat McGuigan at CapitolBeatOK has an interesting interview with Senator David Holt about his new “Black Friday” legislation.…

Jun 12 2013 / 1 Comment / Read More »

Two Blackwell Bills Signed Into Law »

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Two measures by Rep. Gus Blackwell received ceremonial bill signings Tuesday. House Bill 1672 directs health benefit plans that provide prescription drug coverage or contracts with a third-party for such services. House Bill 2182 restructures new fees in relation to amounts charged by county clerks…

Jun 12 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Lockhart: In Praise Of The BGCO »

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Rep. James Lockhart, D-Heavener I must come clean. Up until a few days ago I had never dealt with the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma (BGCO) directly. I had heard mention of this thing or that thing they did through members of my church. I…

Jun 11 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Another Legislature Grade: B+ »

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The Associated Press reports the 2013 session of the Legislature has drawn a B+ grade from one group.…

Jun 10 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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Audit Questions Fire Marshall’s Office

An audit raises questions about the Fire Marshall’s office…and how do you “lose” a shotgun?…

Jun 19 2013 / Read More »
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DOC’s Justin Jones Says He’s Resigned

Corrections Director Justin Jones says he’s resigned effective October 1st.…

Jun 18 2013 / Read More »
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Doerflinger: Oklahoma Economy ‘Remains robust’

Office Of Management & Enterprise Services Rising income tax revenues again fueled increased General Revenue Fund (GRF) collections in May over the same month a year ago. With one month left in Fiscal Year 2013, total…

Jun 12 2013 / Read More »
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Miller: Steady Economic Growth Continues

Treasurer’s Office Oklahoma’s economy continued to exhibit steady growth during May, State Treasurer Ken Miller said today as he released the monthly gross receipts to the treasury report. For the first time in 18 months, gross…

Jun 6 2013 / Read More »
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Doerflinger: Income Taxes Drive April Tax Increase

Secretary of Finance and Revenue Preston L. Doerflinger announced Tuesday that collections to the General Revenue Fund (GRF) totaled $700.9 million in April, an increase of almost $90 million or 14.7 percent from the same month…

May 14 2013 / Read More »
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Outrage: Swiss Army Knife Brings Suspension, Threat Of Expulsion

Todd Starnes Fox News A 10-year-old California boy was suspended and threatened with expulsion after he brought a Swiss Army Knife on a week-long school school camping trip. Tony Bandermann told Fox News that his son…

Apr 29 2013 / Read More »
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Anti-Gun Hysteria Targets 8 Year Old, BB Gun

An 8-year-old boy and his BB gun are targeted in the latest example of anti-gun hysteria.…

Apr 8 2013 / Read More »
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School Security Panel Issues Policy Recommendations

Staff The Oklahoma Commission on School Security on Tuesday announced policy recommendations after a comprehensive analysis of Oklahoma school security issues.  The policy recommendations were formally released in the 2013 Report of the Oklahoma Commission on…

Mar 6 2013 / Read More »
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OCPA: Health Insurance Costs To Double?

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Feb 7 2013 / Read More »
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Coburn, Inhofe Seek To Defund Common Core

http://caffeinatedthoughts.com/2013/04/eight-senators-join-chuck-grassley-fight-to-defund-common-core/…

Apr 29 2013 / Read More »
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Senate Panels Pass Disabled Vet Education Measure

Senate Communications Division Oklahoma currently has over 100 one-hundred-percent disabled veterans who have been injured while serving in the line of duty and over 100 veterans who have been killed-in-action since September 11, 2001.  In order…

Feb 20 2013 / Read More »
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Senate Committee OKs Change In School District Funding By 11-10 Vote; Jolley Breaks Tie

Senate Communications Division The Senate Appropriations Committees approved Senate Bill 576 Wednesday to change how school district funding is calculated.  Currently, school districts can use the highest weighted average daily membership (ADM) of either of the…

Feb 20 2013 / Read More »
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Barresi’s Tulsa Remarks Stir Controversy

http://newsok.com/comments-by-barresi-cause-dispute/article/3755188  …

Feb 14 2013 / Read More »
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Barresi Seeks Whopping $37.7 Million Supplemental

State Superintendent Janet Barresi will request $37.7 million in supplemental funding for this school year to the state Legislature next week to fund the flexible health benefits allowance for education employees, and reforms such as the…

Jan 24 2013 / Read More »
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Cole: Needless Keystone Pipeline Delays Must End

Congressman Tom Cole Due to federal government resistance in approving TransCanada’s application to build, the Keystone XL pipeline has remained a topic of conversation far too long. For more than 1,700 days, TransCanada has awaited approval…

Jun 17 2013 / Read More »
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SPR Notes Lankford’s Cite Of ‘Serious’ IRS Problem

Southern Political Report Oklahoma: Lankford disputes IRS problem “solved.”  US Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD), the ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, said Monday that the problems at the Internal Revenue Service were “solved,” as a…

Jun 13 2013 / Read More »
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Lankford Wants All The IRS Scandal Facts

In response to comments by the Ranking Member Elijah Cummings (D-MD) of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform yesterday, Congressman James Lankford released the following statement: “The American people know instinctively that there is…

Jun 10 2013 / Read More »
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Bridenstine’s Comments Stir Things Up

Congressman Jim Bridenstine of Tulsa has stirred things up with some recent comments.…

Jun 10 2013 / Read More »
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Matt McKay Joins Lankford As Field Representative

Congressman James Lankford announced today that Field Representative Matthew J. McKay has joined his Oklahoma City district office. “I am proud to welcome Matt McKay to serve as Field Representative in our Oklahoma City office,” said…

Jun 5 2013 / Read More »

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