August, 2015

KWTV Examines Forfeiture Issue

KWTV examines the civil asset forfeiture issue. http://www.news9.com/story/29926382/aclu-study-reveals-money-seized-along-i-40-corridor

Asset Forfeiture: Do Police Seize Money From The Innocent?

It’s a contentious issue, civil asset forfeiture. Here’s yet another look at it. http://oklahomawatch.org/2015/08/31/asset-forfeiture-do-police-seize-innocent-peoples-money/

NFIB Endorses Chip Carter

The National Federation of Independent Business, Oklahoma’s leading small-business association, has endorsed Chip Carter in the District 85 race. “Chip Carter is the… 0

Rubio To Discuss Energy In OKC

Senator David Holt advises that Marco Rubio on Wednesday will be in Oklahoma City to discuss his energy policy with energy leaders.   

Murphey: Losing A Kindred Spirit

Rep. Jason Murphey I remember that day in 2009 as one of those busy days in which I struggled to keep up with… 0

Congressional Delegation: Assets Top Million

Oklahoma’s congressional delegation composed mostly of millionaires. http://newsok.com/majority-of-oklahomas-lawmakers-in-washington-own-1-million-or-more-in-assets/article/5443341

OpEd: For And Against Reform

Two opinions, one in favor of civil asset forfeiture law reform, the other opposed. http://m.newsok.com/oklahoma-legislator-civil-ass…/…/5443051 http://newsok.com/assistant-da-oklahoma-shouldnt-cripple-this-key-public-safety-tool/article/5443053

Court Orders Seized Items Returned

No dope, no charge, but law enforcement officials seized his assets anyway. Now they’ve been ordered to return them, http://dailysignal.com/2015/08/21/federal-prosecutors-fight-back-after-judge-orders-motorist-be-returned-167k-seized/?utm_source=heritagefoundation&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=saturday&mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRohv6TMZKXonjHpfsX56ugvXKO2lMI%2F0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4ATMVrPK%2BTFAwTG5toziV8R7jHKM1t0sEQWBHm  

Pruitt’s Office To Begin Review Process

Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s office is about to begin reviewing the duties of all state boards and commissions. http://newsok.com/oklahoma-attorney-general-scott-pruitts-office-will-start-new-review-duties-of-boards-and-commissions/article/5443250

Social Media: Rep. Jason Nelson On Facebook…

“I was honored to receive the Parent Promise Leadership Award tonight. Parent Promise hosted its 19th Annual Melody Lane fundraiser. A big thank… 0

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