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House Passes Insure Oklahoma Limitation Bill »

Speaker’s Office The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed House Concurrent Resolution 1023, a measure which limits the continuation and expansion of Insure Oklahoma. Earlier this session, it was revealed that…

May 24 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Senate Adjourns Sine Die »

The Senate ended the 2013 legislative session today.…

May 24 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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Bingman, Burrage: No Time For Political Analysis »

Senate Communications Division Each year as the legislative session draws to a close, leaders of each caucus are asked to grade the session and discuss which measures they see as…

May 24 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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Senate Approves Tornado Tax Relief Package »

Senate Communications Division The Senate has approved a package of tax relief measures to help Oklahoma tornado victims.  Senator Anthony Sykes, R-Moore, is the author of Senate Bill 330.  He…

May 24 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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Four Legislators Form School Storm Shelter Organization »

House Media Division Four members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives are joining together to help provide storm shelters or safe rooms for state schools. In the wake of the…

May 24 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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House Passes Tornado Relief Bill; Fallin Next Stop »

House Media Division The House of Representatives unanimously passed Senate Bill 249, a measure that will provide relief in response to the May 2013 tornadoes. SB 249 will direct $45…

May 23 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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House Democrats Praise Trooper Pay Raises, Disaster Relief Funding »

House Democrats House Democrats will work with Gov. Fallin and state Republican leaders to ensure critical funding reaches our citizens and first responders in a timely manner after this week’s…

May 22 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Dorman Seeks Storm Shelters Bond Issue »

Michael McNutt The Oklahoman Rep. Joe Dorman is calling for a $500 million bond issue to address the shortage. Dorman, D-Rush Springs, said he is working on legislation that would…

May 22 2013 / 2 Comments / Read More »
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House Republicans Support Tornado Relief »

House Media Division In response to the disasters that fell upon Oklahoma this week, House Republicans are in support of $45 million to be used in relief from the rainy…

May 21 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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Sunday Prayer Service In Moore Announced »

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A prayer service entitled, “Oklahoma Strong: Coming Together in Faith,” will be held Sunday, May 26,for the victims of the…

May 24 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Cleta Mitchell Key Figure In IRS Abuse Probe »

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Former Oklahoma legislator Cleta Deatherage Mitchell, now a Washington attorney, has emerged as a key figure in the growing IRS…

May 24 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Doak Says Insurance Policies To Remain In Effect »

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Insurance Commissioner’s Office Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak is calling for a moratorium on all insurance non-renewals, cancellations and…

May 24 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

House Passes Insure Oklahoma Limitation Bill »

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Speaker’s Office The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed House Concurrent Resolution 1023, a measure which limits the continuation and expansion…

May 24 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Bingman, Burrage: No Time For Political Analysis »

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Senate Communications Division Each year as the legislative session draws to a close, leaders of each caucus are asked to…

May 24 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Senate Approves Tornado Tax Relief Package »

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Senate Communications Division The Senate has approved a package of tax relief measures to help Oklahoma tornado victims.  Senator Anthony…

May 24 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Four Legislators Form School Storm Shelter Organization »

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House Media Division Four members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives are joining together to help provide storm shelters or…

May 24 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Obama To Tour Tornado Damaged Area »

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President Obama will tour tornado-damaged areas this weekend. No schedule has been announced.…

May 23 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

House Passes Tornado Relief Bill; Fallin Next Stop »

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House Media Division The House of Representatives unanimously passed Senate Bill 249, a measure that will provide relief in response…

May 23 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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Editorial: Demo Chief’s ‘Imperfect legacy’ »

http://newsok.com/imperfect-legacy-for-oklahoma-democratic-party-chairman/article/3828000…

May 21 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Oklahoma Campaign Reporting Gets High Marks »

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Campaign reporting in Oklahoma has drawn praise from a national campaign finance tracking organization.…

May 18 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Painter To Seek Mike Reynolds’ House Seat »

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Provided Optometrist Jon E. Painter announced today that he will be a candidate for the House District 91 seat. A lifelong conservative Republican, Painter will seek his party’s nomination in 2014. Incumbent Mike Reynolds will leave the legislature due to term limits next year. Painter,…

May 15 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Shannon Hits National GOP Fundraising Trail »

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http://newsok.com/oklahomas-house-speaker-to-help-national-gop/article/3809574…

May 14 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

House Democrats Criticize GOP Budget Bill »

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House Democrats responded today to the passage of HB 2301, the Republican budget proposal, with this statement: “House Democrats are deeply disappointed in the passage of HB 2301, which was written without the input of the vast majority of the legislature. Agencies that have taken…

May 9 2013 / 1 Comment / Read More »

Businessman Brian Winslow Declares For SD40 Seat »

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Oklahoma City businessman Brian Winslow announced his bid for State Senate District 40 today. The seat is being vacated by Senator Cliff Branan due to term limits. “Now is an exciting time in our state and in Oklahoma City. Our economy is booming despite the…

May 8 2013 / 1 Comment / Read More »

Josh Kivett Named To RNC Field Staff »

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Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus announced today that Oklahoman Josh Kivett has been named an RNC regional political director. “I am excited to announce new additions to our RNC Political team, a group of talented individuals who will serve as the Regional Political…

Apr 29 2013 / No Comment / 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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Is There A Hidden Agenda At The Water Resources Board?

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May 14 2013 / Read More »
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Fee Increases Exceed Tax Cut

Fees for state services have increased far more than any tax reduction, The Oklahoman’s Randy Ellis reports.…

May 13 2013 / Read More »
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Doak Blasts Feds Over Insure Oklahoma Issue

Insurance Commissioner’s Office Insure Oklahoma, a successful, state-based insurance program serving the uninsured, has been scheduled to end December 31 if federal funding is pulled in an attempt to meet requirements of the Affordable Care Act…

May 9 2013 / Read More »
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Ming Resigns As Energy Secretary To Join GE

Secretary of Energy Michael Ming announced today that he will step down from his cabinet-level position by the end of the month to assume leadership of GE’s new Global Research Center in the Oklahoma City area.…

May 8 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 Reiterates Keystone XL Pipeline Support

Congressman Cole’s Office Congressman Tom Cole has reiterated his support for the Keystone XL pipeline. He issued the following statement supporting passage of H.R. 3, the Northern Route Approval Act. After 1700 days awaiting application approval…

May 23 2013 / Read More »
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Lucas Praises Passage Of Keystone XL Pipeline Bill

Congressman Lucas’ Office Congressman Frank Lucas (R-OK3) today praised passage of H.R. 3, the Northern Route Approval Act. This legislation would approve construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, by removing the requirement for a Presidential permit.…

May 22 2013 / Read More »
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Mullin Argues Merits Of Keystone Pipeline

Congressman Mullin’s Office The U.S. House of Representatives voted today in favor of approving the northern leg of the Keystone XL pipeline project, with Congressman Markwayne Mullin  (OK-2) speaking on the House Floor in favor of…

May 22 2013 / Read More »
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Lankford: Administration Stalling Keystone XL Pipeline

Congressman Lankford’s Office House Republican Policy Committee Chairman James Lankford joined his colleagues today in support of H.R. 3, the Northern Route Approval Act, for expediting the approval and permit process for the northern leg of…

May 22 2013 / Read More »
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Publication Profiles James Lankford

Another national publication has profiled Congressman James Lankford.…

May 18 2013 / Read More »

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