April 16th, 2014

Senate Break Rankles House Members

The Senate’s plan to take Thursday off to lengthen the Easter weekend isn’t sitting will in the House: http://newsok.com/oklahoma-senate-break-rankles-house-members/article/4007436

Bill Termed ‘Socialistic’

There’s controversy over a bill that passed the Senate but ran into trouble in the House: http://newsok.com/prominent-oklahoma-house-members-deem-bill-socialistic/article/3977931

Sources: Gross Production Tax To Double

Staff Capitol sources say there has been an agreement reached to double the gross production tax on horizontal wells, increasing it from 1%… 3

Cruz Endorses Shannon; Palin, Lee Join For Tulsa Rally

Republican Senate candidate T.W. Shannon announced today that U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has endorsed his campaign. Cruz will join Sarah Palin and Senator… 2

House OKs Vet Centers Smoking Agreement

The House gave final approval to legislation Wednesday putting into statute an agreement made in 2013 between the Governor and the War Veterans… 0

Senate Passes ‘Parents Bill of Rights’ Measure

Senate Communications Division A measure that would codify in state law a parent’s fundamental right to direct the upbringing of their minor children… 0

Fallin: Obama Wage Hike Ignores Reality

Governor’s Office Governor Mary Fallin today issued the following statement regarding her opposition to President Obama’s plan to increase the national minimum wage… 0

Turner Put $500,000 Into Congressional Campaign

5th District congressional candidate Rep. Mike Turner put more than $500,000 into his campaign, his filing with the Federal Election Commission shows: http://newsok.com/self-funded-oklahoma-legislator-has-most-money/article/3986512

Patrice Douglas Dominates 5th District Fundraising

Staff Corporation Commissioner Patrice Douglas has raised more money for her 5th District congressional campaign than all her opponents combined, Federal Election Commission… 1

Hofmeister Chides Barresi

Hofmeister Campaign “Janet Barresi cannot seem to get her story straight, and now she can’t even decide what name she wants to go… 0

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